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B1 noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis

основа
Meaning
the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process
Example
Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.
Доверие - основа любых сильных отношений.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

поведение
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
Учитель похвалил ее хорошее поведение в классе.
B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

бремя
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
Финансовое бремя было слишком тяжёлым для него.
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

разделенный на две части
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
Река разделилась на две части, когда она текла вокруг острова.
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 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

запутывать
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
Его ум был сбит с толку усталостью.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

ботанический
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Она работает в ботаническом саду.
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

тщеславный человек
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
Все избегали тщеславного человека на вечеринке, потому что он не прекращал хвастаться.
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

библиофил
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
Она настоящая библиофил, которая проводит выходные в старых книжных магазинах.
B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

счастье
Meaning
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
Example
Deep breathing can help you relax.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
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.
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

клюв
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
У орла острый клюв для разрывания мяса.
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

строить мост, создавать соединения
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
Новая инициатива сокращает разрыв между городским и сельским развитием.
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

черная змея
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
Черная змея ползла по траве.
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

ширина
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
Ширина его знаний впечатлила всех.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

свекла
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
Запеченная свекла с козьим сыром делает вкусный салат.
A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

начинать
Meaning
to start doing something; to commence
Example
I will begin my studies tomorrow.
Я начну учёбу завтра.
C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

богохульствовать
Meaning
to speak irreverently about God or sacred things
Example
He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.
Его обвинили в богохульстве во время горячего спора.
C1 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

нагота
Meaning
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
Example
The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
Нагота комнаты делала её холодной и неприветливой.
C2 verb /ˈbɒtənaɪz/

botanize

изучать растения
Meaning
to study plants in their natural environment
Example
They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation.
Они пошли в лес, чтобы изучать растения во время отпуска.
A1 noun /breɪk/

break

перерыв
Meaning
A pause in work or during an activity or event.
Example
Short breaks refresh your mind.
Короткие перерывы освежают ваш разум.
C2 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

обручиться
Meaning
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
Example
He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.
Он был обручен с принцессой в юном возрасте.
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

большой
Meaning
large in size, extent, or importance
Example
They moved into a big house with plenty of space.
Они переехали в большой дом с большим количеством пространства.
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

кровавая бойня
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
Война превратилась в кровавую бойню.
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

корсаж
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
Она носила платье с вышитым корсажем.
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

бомбардир
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
Бомбардир сбросил бомбы с точностью.
B1 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

ярко
Meaning
in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner
Example
The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.
Звезды ярко сияли на чистом ночном небе.
B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

ячмень
Meaning
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
Example
The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.
Фермер собрал ячмень с его полей осенью.
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

временный лагерь
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
Альпинисты устроили временный лагерь на склоне горы.
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

шутка, игривая беседа
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
Друзья наслаждались легким шутками за чашкой кофе.
B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

поле битвы
Meaning
a place where a battle is fought
Example
The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.
Поле битвы было покрыто остатками боя.
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 /breɪ/

brae

склон
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
Они поднялись по травянистому склону, чтобы увидеть закат.
C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

физическая сила
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
Он использовал свою физическую силу, чтобы поднять тяжелую коробку.
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

базилик
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
Соус для пасты был приправлен свежим базиликом.
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

обезглавить
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
Исторический источник описывает, как предателя обезглавили в качестве наказания.
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

район
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
Бруклин — район Нью-Йорка.
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

желчь
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
Печень вырабатывает желчь, чтобы помочь переваривать жиры.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

варварство
Meaning
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
Example
The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.
Барбаризм военных преступлений потряс всю международную общественность.
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.
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

обмениваться (словами, идеями)
Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
Они перебрасывались шутками через стол.
C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

рассеивать
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
Земля была покрыта осенними листьями.
B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

букет цветов
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
Невеста несла красивый букет из белых роз по проходу.
A2 verb /bit/

beat

бить
Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
Наша команда победит их в финальном матче.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbɔɪ/ or /ˈbuːi/

buoy

буй, поддерживать на плаву
Meaning
A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.
Example
The news buoyed their spirits after the loss.
Новости подняли их дух после потери.
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

вздутый
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
После большого обеда он почувствовал себя вздутым и неудобным.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

судебный пристав
Meaning
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
Example
The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.
Судебный пристав попросил всех встать, когда судья вошел в зал.
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

любимый
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
Она была любимой королевой королевства.
B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

смело
Meaning
in a way that shows courage and determination
Example
The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.
Пожарный смело вошел в горящее здание.
A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

мяч
Meaning
a round object used in games or sports
Example
The children played with a ball in the park.
Дети играли с мячом в парке.
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

уздечка; поводья
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
Наездник отрегулировал удила лошади перед тем, как сесть на неё для гонки.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

равнодушный, безразличный
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
После многих лет роскошных путешествий, она почувствовала равнодушие к очередной поездке в Париж.
A2 noun/verb /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

budget

бюджет
Meaning
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.
Example
The family created a budget to manage their expenses.
Семья составила бюджет для управления своими расходами.
A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

тело
Meaning
the physical structure of a person or animal
Example
Exercise helps keep the body healthy.
Упражнения помогают поддерживать тело в здоровом состоянии.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

семена базилика
Meaning
small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts
Example
I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.
Я добавил семена базилика в свой лимонад для освежающего напитка.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

безделушка
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
Она носила блестящую безделушку на шее.
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

блонди
Meaning
having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.
Example
She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.
У неё длинные светлые волосы, которые блестят на солнце.
C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

звериный
Meaning
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
Example
The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
Заключённых обращались по зверски.
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

резюме
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
Пожалуйста, отправьте свое резюме вместе с заявкой на работу.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

связывать
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Эта сила связывает кварки вместе.
C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

booking

бронирование
Meaning
the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.
Example
I made a booking for a hotel room in advance.
Я забронировал номер в отеле заранее.
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

лаять
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
Собака лает на незнакомцев.
B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

поломка
Meaning
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
Example
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
У машины произошла поломка на шоссе.
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

чёрная пчела
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
Чёрная пчела жужжала вокруг цветов в саду.
B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

Meaning
to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess
Example
He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

косичка
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
Она заплела свои волосы перед тем, как пойти в школу.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

шумный
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
Дети были шумными на день рождения.
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

перила
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
Она крепко держалась за перила, спускаясь по лестнице.
B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

бактерии
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
Специализированные бактерии помогают в разложении отходов.
C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

пьянка
Meaning
A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.
Example
The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.
Роман описывает вечеринку как бакканалию избыточности и радости.
C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

бульон
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
Она добавила овощи в бульон для усиления вкуса.
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.
A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

начало
Meaning
The start or first part of something.
Example
The beginning of the story was very interesting.
Начало истории было очень интересным.
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 /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

очевидный
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
Явное пренебрежение компанией правилами безопасности вызвало гнев общественности.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

неровный; ухабистый
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
Неровная дорога сделала поездку на машине очень неудобной.
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.
C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

издавать громкий звук
Meaning
to make a loud, harsh sound
Example
The car horns blared all night.
Гудки машин гремели всю ночь.
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.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

едва; только что; почти нет
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
Я едва сдал экзамен.
A2 verb /bɛɡ/

beg

просить
Meaning
to ask for something earnestly; to request humbly
Example
The child begged for a new toy.
Ребёнок попросил новую игрушку.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

хранитель
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
Хранитель обязан бережно относиться к имуществу.
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

благожелательный, щедрый, добрый
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
Его благожелательная природа сделала его любимым.
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

большая бочка
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
Вино было хранено в деревянной бочке.
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.
C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

колокольчик яблоко
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
Example
The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
Дерево колокольчик яблока производит красивые красные фрукты, которые популярны в тропических регионах
C2 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

помпезный язык
Meaning
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
Example
His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.
Его предвыборная речь была полна бомбастов, но не хватало настоящего содержания.
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 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.
A2 noun breɪn

brain

мозг
Meaning
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
Example
The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.
Мозг может сосредоточиться только на одной вещи за раз.
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

бриджи
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
Он носил бриджи для конного соревнования.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

подшучивать
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
Они вели шуточный разговор в кафе.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

декоративные безделушки
Meaning
Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
Example
The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.
Полки были заполнены старыми декоративными безделушками из её путешествий.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

ботаника
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Она изучает ботанику в университете.
B1 adjective /ˈbælənst/

balanced

сбалансированный
Meaning
keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged
Example
A balanced diet is essential for good health.
Сбалансированное питание важно для здоровья.
C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

дурак; грудь (разг.)
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
Он почувствовал себя полным дураком, забыв о встрече.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

низкий мужской голос
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
Баритон певца впечатлил публику.
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

кратко
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
Пожалуйста, объясните проблему кратко.
B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

глупая или небрежная ошибка; серьезная ошибка в суждении.
Meaning
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.
Example
His blunder cost the company a fortune.
Его ошибка стоила компании целое состояние.
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

черная слива
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
Я сорвал несколько свежих черных слив с дерева в нашем саду.
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.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

баррикада
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
Протестующие построили баррикаду через улицу.
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

скучный
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
Суп был слишком скучным для моего вкуса.
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.
C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

способность организма усваивать вещества
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
Биоусвояемость куркумы увеличивается при употреблении с черным перцем.
C1 noun /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/

Bitter Gourd

горькая дыня
Meaning
a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties
Example
Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.
Горькая дыня отлично подходит для контроля уровня сахара в крови.
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

горько; жестоко
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
Она горько пожаловалась на несправедливое обращение.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

стеснительный; застенчивый; скромный; легко смущенный
Meaning
shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed
Example
The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.
Боязливый ребенок спрятался за своей матерью, когда встретил незнакомцев.
C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

опровергать
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
Его спокойное лицо опровергало его внутреннее беспокойство.
C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

опустошённый
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
Опустошённый район был заброшен большинством жителей.
C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

черный кардамон
Meaning
a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking
Example
Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.
Добавьте черный кардамон в карри, чтобы получить насыщенный, дымный вкус.
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

количество предметов, произведённых или обработанных за одно время
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
Она испекла свежую партию печенья этим утром.
B1 noun ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

balanced diet

сбалансированная диета
Meaning
A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.
Example
A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
Сбалансированная диета необходима для поддержания хорошего здоровья.