B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

торговаться

Meaning

to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal

Example

She likes to bargain at the local market.

Она любит торговаться на местном рынке.

B2 noun /bent/

Bent

склонность; тенденция

Meaning

a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something

Example

She has a natural bent for music and art.

У нее есть естественная склонность к музыке и искусству.

C2 adjective /ˈbeɪnfəl/

baneful

вредоносный

Meaning

Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.

Example

His baneful influence ruined the community.

Его вредоносное влияние разрушило сообщество.

C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

масляная рыба

Meaning

a small, smooth-skinned marine fish

Example

The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.

Масляная рыба популярна в бенгальской кухне.

B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

смелость; отвага

Meaning

willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior

Example

Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.

Ее смелость в решении проблемы впечатлила всех.

B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

популяция бабочек

Meaning

The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.

Example

The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.

Популяция бабочек уменьшается из-за утраты среды обитания.

C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

грубый

Meaning

Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.

Example

His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.

Его грубое поведение испортило ужин на вечеринке.

C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

хаос; шумное замешательство

Meaning

a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder

Example

The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.

Класс был полным хаосом после срабатывания пожарной сигнализации.

A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

до

Meaning

At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.

Example

She arrived before the meeting started.

Она пришла до начала встречи.

A2 verb /blɒk/

block

блокировать

Meaning

to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress

Example

The fallen tree blocks the road.

Упавшее дерево блокирует дорогу.

C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

бономия

Meaning

Cheerful friendliness and geniality.

Example

The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.

Встреча была полна смеха и бономии.

C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

бухта

Meaning

A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.

Example

The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.

Моряки пришвартовались в тихих водах бухты.

A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

скучающий

Meaning

feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement

Example

She felt bored during the long meeting.

Она скучала во время долгой встречи.

C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

пузырь

Meaning

an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule

Example

The doctor examined the blain on his arm.

Врач осмотрел пузырь на его руке.

B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

деловой успех

Meaning

The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.

Example

Innovation drives business success.

Инновации способствуют деловому успеху.

C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

доброта; мягкость; качество быть добрым или милосердным

Meaning

kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious

Example

Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.

Ее доброта к людям сделала ее любимой у всех.

C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

бык

Meaning

a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work

Example

The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.

Фермер использовал быка для вспашки поля.

A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

основной; базовый;

Meaning

fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point

Example

Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.

Изучение базовой английской грамматики необходимо для новичков.

C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

освежающий

Meaning

Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.

Example

The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.

Туристы наслаждались освежающим горным воздухом.

C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

пират

Meaning

a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries

Example

The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.

Пират плавал по Карибскому морю в поисках сокровищ.

C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

гибкий

Meaning

Easily curved or flexible.

Example

The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.

Гибкая трубочка сделала питье из стакана легче.

B1 noun /bend/

Bend

поворот; изгиб

Meaning

a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river

Example

There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.

Впереди на реке резкий поворот.

C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

тривиальные эмоции

Meaning

displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly

Example

The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.

Конец фильма был батетичным, а не трагичным.

C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

горожанин (средний класс)

Meaning

A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.

Example

The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.

Бюргер пользовался уважением как процветающий торговец в городе.

C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

гигант

Meaning

Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.

Example

The company grew into a corporate behemoth.

Компания выросла в корпоративного гиганта.

C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

пышная и привлекательная женщина

Meaning

Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.

Example

The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.

Актрису описали как жизнерадостную и пышную женщину.

C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

бюстгальтер

Meaning

a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts

Example

She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.

Она купила удобный бюстгальтер для ежедневной носки.

B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

бюро/агентство

Meaning

An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.

Example

The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.

Туристическое бюро помогло им спланировать отпуск.

C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

угрожающий

Meaning

Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.

Example

She gave him a baleful look after the insult.

После оскорбления она взглянула на него угрожающим взглядом.

B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

пылающий; огненный

Meaning

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

Example

The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.

Пылающее солнце сделало день чрезвычайно горячим.

A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

бар, блокировать

Meaning

a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block

Example

They decided to meet at the bar after work.

Они решили встретиться в баре после работы.

C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

варвар; дикарь;

Meaning

a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal

Example

The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.

Древние римляне считали всех, кто был за пределами их империи, варварами.

C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

осаждать, беспокоить

Meaning

to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces

Example

The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.

Компания была осаждена постоянными жалобами от своих клиентов.

B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

под; ниже

Meaning

under; below; underneath

Example

The treasure lies beneath the old tree.

Сокровище лежит под старым деревом.

C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

поливать или смазывать расплавленным жиром, соками или жидкостью мясо во время готовки, чтобы оно оставалось влажным

Meaning

to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist

Example

She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.

Она подливала индейку каждые 30 минут, чтобы она оставалась сочной.

C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

размышлять тревожно

Meaning

to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time

Example

He sat alone, brooding over his failures.

Он сидел один, тревожно размышляя над своими неудачами.

A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

рождённый

Meaning

To come into life; brought into existence.

Example

He was born in Dhaka in 1995.

Он родился в Дакке в 1995 году.

C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

обязанный или признателен

Meaning

indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help

Example

He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.

Он чувствовал благодарность своему наставнику за все наставления.

C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

показное мужество или уверенность, не соответствующие действительности

Meaning

Show of courage or confidence that is not real.

Example

His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.

Его бравадо скрывало его нервозность перед выступлением.

C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

блефующий

Meaning

a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing

Example

Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.

В конце концов все поняли, что он был просто блефующим.

C1 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

блокада

Meaning

an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving

Example

The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.

Морская блокада помешала доставке припасов в порт.

C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

обильный / щедрый

Meaning

Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.

Example

The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.

Фермер был благодарен за обильный урожай.

C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

бесстыдный

Meaning

shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed

Example

He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.

Он сказал бесстыдную ложь перед всеми.

C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

дурак

Meaning

A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.

Example

He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.

Он вел себя как буфон на вечеринке, заставляя всех смеяться.

B1 noun /ˈbaɪbəl/

bible

библия

Meaning

the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book

Example

She reads the Bible every morning.

Она читает Библию каждое утро.

A2 verb /bɪld/

build

строить

Meaning

to make something by putting materials together; to construct

Example

They will build a new school in our neighborhood.

Они построят новую школу в нашем районе.

C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

церковная должность

Meaning

a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided

Example

The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.

Епископ назначил его на богатую церковную должность.

C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

вид плотной шерстяной ткани

Meaning

A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.

Example

The old card table was covered with worn baize.

Старый карточный стол был покрыт изношенным бейзом.

B1 noun /broʊˈʃʊr/

brochure

брошюра

Meaning

a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising

Example

The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package.

Туристический агент дал нам брошюру о пакете для отдыха.

A1 verb /bʌt/

but

ударить головой

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully

Example

The goat butted against the fence.

Коза врезалась в забор.

A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

дно; низ

Meaning

the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water

Example

The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.

Сундук с сокровищами был на дне океана.

C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

злословить

Meaning

to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back

Example

It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.

Неправильно злословить о коллегах за их спиной.

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

банковские услуги или банковская деятельность

Meaning

the business or services provided by a bank

Example

Online banking has made financial transactions easier.

Онлайн-банкинг упростил финансовые транзакции.

B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

бизон

Meaning

a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison

Example

The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.

Буйвол пасся мирно на лугу.

B2 noun /biːm/

beam

луч / балка

Meaning

a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight

Example

A beam of sunlight entered through the window.

Луч света вошел в окно.

A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

кирпич

Meaning

A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.

Example

The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.

Рабочие укладывали кирпич за кирпичом, чтобы построить стену.

C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

парикмахер

Meaning

a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards

Example

The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.

Парикмахер сделал ему идеальную стрижку для его свадьбы.

A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

одеяло

Meaning

a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth

Example

She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.

Она завернулась в теплое одеяло в холодную ночь.

B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

шантажировать

Meaning

the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats

Example

He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.

Он пытался шантажировать её, угрожая раскрыть документы.

B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

металлическая скоба

Meaning

A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.

Example

The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.

Полка была удержана сильной металлической скобой.

C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

жестокая атака

Meaning

a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side

Example

The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.

Политик начал жестокую атаку против своего оппонента.

C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

мозоль

Meaning

a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage

Example

The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.

Новые туфли вызвали болезненную мозоль на её пятке.

B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

цвести

Meaning

a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish

Example

The small garden began to blossom in spring.

Маленький сад начал цвести весной.

C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

казначей

Meaning

An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.

Example

The bursar approved the budget for the new library.

Казначей утвердил бюджет для новой библиотеки.

B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

живот

Meaning

the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen

Example

The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.

Ребенок пнул ее в живот во время беременности.

C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

льстить

Meaning

to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them

Example

He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.

Он льстил чиновникам, чтобы получить их поддержку.

C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

камыш

Meaning

A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.

Example

The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.

Пруд был окружен высокими камышами, колыхающимися на ветру.

B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

холостяк; человек с университетской степенью

Meaning

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

Example

He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.

Он оставался холостяком всю свою жизнь и получил диплом инженера.

C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

смущённый

Meaning

confused, unable to think clearly

Example

He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.

Он выглядел смущённым после того, как услышал сложные инструкции.

B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

утомлять

Meaning

Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.

Example

The lecture began to bore the students.

Лекция начала утомлять студентов.

C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

палка / символ власти

Meaning

A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.

Example

The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.

Дирижёр поднял свой батон, чтобы начать симфонию.

B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

краснеть

Meaning

to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness

Example

She blushed when he complimented her.

Она покраснела, когда он сделал ей комплимент.

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

банкрот

Meaning

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

Example

The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.

Компания обанкротилась после лет плохого финансового управления.

B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

нарушение

Meaning

A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

Example

The company faced a breach of data security.

Компания столкнулась с нарушением безопасности данных.

A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

скамейка

Meaning

a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone

Example

The students sat on the bench.

Ученики сидели на скамье.

C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

ругать

Meaning

to scold or criticize angrily

Example

The teacher berated the student for being late.

Учитель отругал ученика за опоздание.

B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

ударять повторно

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

Example

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

Волны били побережье всю ночь.

C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

побледнеть

Meaning

to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it

Example

She blanched at the sight of blood.

Она побледнела, увидев кровь.

C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

бартер

Meaning

To exchange goods or services without using money.

Example

They bartered their crops for handmade tools.

Они обменяли свои урожаи на инструменты ручной работы.

C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

страшилка / страх

Meaning

An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.

Example

The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.

Угроза инфляции стала политическим бугабу.

B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

черный перец

Meaning

a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food

Example

Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Приправьте стейк солью и свежемолотым черным перцем.

C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

пьяница

Meaning

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

Example

His bibulous habits worried his family.

Его пьянствующие привычки беспокоили его семью.

C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

кусающий; пронизывающий холод; резкая критика

Meaning

extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh

Example

The biting cold made everyone shiver.

Пронизывающий холод заставил всех дрожать.

A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

масло

Meaning

a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream

Example

He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.

Он намазал масло на свой тост на завтрак.

B2 noun /brum/

Broom

метла

Meaning

a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping

Example

She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.

Она использовала старую метлу, чтобы подмести опавшие листья с веранды.

A2 adjective /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

british

британский

Meaning

relating to Great Britain or its people

Example

She loves British culture and traditions.

Ей нравится британская культура и традиции.

A1 noun /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

building

здание

Meaning

A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.

Example

The old building was renovated into a museum.

Старое здание было отремонтировано и превращено в музей.

A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

приятель

Meaning

a close friend or companion, used informally

Example

He went to the movies with his best buddy.

Он пошел в кино со своим лучшим приятелем.

B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

жених

Meaning

a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event

Example

The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.

Нервный жених ждал у алтаря, когда придет его невеста.

A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

коричневый

Meaning

having the color of earth or wood; dark colored

Example

She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.

У неё красивые карие глаза, которые сверкают на солнце.

B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

задуть

Meaning

to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically

Example

She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.

Она задула свечи на своём праздничном торте.

A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

по

Meaning

indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something

Example

The book was written by a famous author.

Книга была написана известным автором.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

ограниченный / привязанный

Meaning

To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.

Example

The dog bounded across the field with joy.

Собака прыгала по полю с радостью.

C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

промывать мозги

Meaning

to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation

Example

The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.

Группа пыталась промывать мозги новым участникам.

B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

скоба; готовиться

Meaning

a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult

Example

She braced herself for the strong wind.

Она подготовилась к сильному ветру.

C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

двупалый

Meaning

An animal that walks on two feet.

Example

Humans are examples of biped creatures.

Люди — примеры двупалых существ.

C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

кричать громко

Meaning

to shout or cry loudly

Example

The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.

Ребенок кричал всю ночь, не давая всем уснуть.

C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

возлюбленный

Meaning

a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man

Example

She arrived at the party with her beau.

Она пришла на вечеринку со своим возлюбленным.

A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

бокс

Meaning

the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box

Example

He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.

Он усердно тренируется к боксерскому поединку.

C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

благословение

Meaning

a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes

Example

The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.

Священник дал своё благословение новобрачным.

C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

замарать

Meaning

to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance

Example

The children bedaubed the wall with paint.

Дети испачкали стену краской.

A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

бойфренд

Meaning

a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with

Example

She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.

Она познакомила своего бойфренда со своими родителями.

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

биоразлагаемый

Meaning

Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.

Example

Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.

Биораслагаемые материалы разлагаются естественным образом, не нанося вреда окружающей среде.

C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

запугивать / принуждать

Meaning

To intimidate or bully someone into doing something

Example

The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.

Адвокат пытался запугать свидетеля.

C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

двусторонние переговоры

Meaning

Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.

Example

Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.

Двусторонние переговоры решают споры.

B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

задняя часть

Meaning

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

Example

The kids slid down the hill on their backside.

Дети скатились с холма на своем заднем.

A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

бизнесвумен

Meaning

a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company

Example

The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.

Бизнесвумен расширила свою компанию на международные рынки.

C1 noun /bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

Book binder

переплетчик книг

Meaning

a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them

Example

The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.

Старый переплетчик тщательно восстанавливал древнюю рукопись.

B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

граница

Meaning

a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries

Example

They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.

Они пересекли границу между Францией и Испанией на поезде.

B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

живой; энергичный; быстрый

Meaning

quick and energetic; lively; vigorous

Example

She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.

Она сделала быстрый утренний прогулку, чтобы почувствовать себя энергичной.

C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

болеро (испанский танец или короткая куртка с открытым передом)

Meaning

A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.

Example

The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.

Танцоры исполнили страстное болеро на фестивале.

C1 noun /ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

blemish

дефект

Meaning

A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.

Example

The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.

На зеркале было небольшое пятно на поверхности.

A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

плохо

Meaning

in a way that is not good; poorly or severely

Example

He performed badly in the exam.

Он плохо выступил на экзамене.

C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

наглый

Meaning

Bold and without shame; shameless.

Example

She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.

Она предприняла наглую попытку солгать перед всеми.

коричневатый

Meaning

having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown

Example

The old paper had a brownish tint from age.

Старая бумага имела коричневатый оттенок из-за возраста.