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A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

становиться
Meaning
to grow to be; to come to be
Example
She became a doctor after years of study.
Она стала врачом после многих лет учебы.
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

изгнать
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
Король изгнал предателя из королевства.
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

бомбардировать
Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
Журналисты бомбардировали министра трудными вопросами.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

мясник
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
Мясник порекомендовал лучший кусок говядины для нашего ужина.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

порождать / создавать
Meaning
to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce
Example
Violence begets more violence.
Насилие порождает больше насилия.
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

небольшой кусочек или количество чего-то; короткое время или расстояние
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
Ты можешь подождать немного дольше для меня?
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

громкие слова
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
Менеджер говорил о том, как уволит людей, но ничего не сделал.
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

искажать
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
Критики считают, что ремейк исказил оригинал.
B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

полезный
Meaning
Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.
Example
Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.
Потирание глаз может быть полезным в умеренных количествах.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

баскетбол
Meaning
a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Example
He loves playing basketball with his friends.
Он любит играть в баскетбол со своими друзьями.
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

поведение / осанка
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
Её спокойная осанка впечатлила всех в комнате.
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 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

лаять
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
Лай гончих эхом разнесся по лесу.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

необходимо
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
Каждому гражданину необходимо следовать закону.
C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

большой цветной платок
Meaning
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
Example
He tied a red bandanna around his neck.
Он завязал красный платок вокруг своей шеи.
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

библиография
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
Доклад включает подробную библиографию в конце.
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 /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 /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

братство
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
Солдаты поделились сильным чувством братства.
C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

рабство; плен
Meaning
the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
Example
The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.
Люди боролись, чтобы выбраться из рабства угнетения.
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

место захоронения
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
Место захоронения мучеников было рядом с берегом реки.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

банкир
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
Банкир одобрил кредит после проверки документов.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

книжный магазин
Meaning
a retail store where books are sold
Example
She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.
Она провела час в маленьком книжном магазине.
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.
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.
C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

сказать что-то неожиданно
Meaning
to say something suddenly without thinking
Example
He blurts out the secret accidentally.
Он случайно сказал секрет.
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 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.
A1 noun /bəˈnæn.ə/

Banana

банан
Meaning
a long curved fruit with yellow skin and soft sweet flesh
Example
Bananas are a good source of potassium.
Бананы — хороший источник калия.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

бальзам
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
Бальзам помог облегчить боль от ее солнечного ожога.
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.
B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

широкий; обширный; охватывающий большую территорию
Meaning
wide; extensive; covering a large area
Example
The river is very broad at this point.
Река очень широкая в этой точке.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrdʒən/

burgeon

расти быстро
Meaning
To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.
Example
The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened.
Население города начало быстро расти после открытия нового завода.
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 /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

украшать
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
Зал был украшен цветами для свадьбы.
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

благодетельный, щедрый
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
Благодетельный лидер пожертвовал деньги на строительство больницы.
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

цвести
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
Розы красиво цветут каждую весну.
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

укрепить
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
Новая политика направлена на укрепление экономического роста.
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

поэт
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
Шекспира часто называют поэтом Эйвона.
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.
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

странный
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
Он рассказал странную историю, в которую никто не мог поверить.
A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

плохой
Meaning
not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality
Example
The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.
Молоко пахнет плохо, так что не пей его.
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

поведенческий
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
Психолог изучил поведенческие паттерны ребенка.
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

мрачный
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
Будущее казалось мрачным после экономического спада.
C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

заградительный огонь или быстрый нападение
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
Политик столкнулся с потоком трудных вопросов от репортеров.
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

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.
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.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

биотопливо
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Биотопливо снижает зависимость от традиционных источников энергии.
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

нarrативная песня
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
Певец исполнил трогательную балладу о потерянной любви.
A1 verb /biː/

be

быть
Meaning
To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.
Example
She wants to be a doctor.
Она хочет стать врачом.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

местный закон
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
Городской совет принял новый закон, регулирующий уличных торговцев.
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.
A2 noun /bænd/

band

музыкальная группа
Meaning
a group of musicians who play music together
Example
The band performed live at the concert.
Группа выступила на концерте вживую.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

любящий книги; ученый
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
Она была известна своей книжной натурой и любовью к литературе.
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 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

регресс
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
После нескольких месяцев прогресса, он начал возвращаться к старым привычкам.
C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

делать что-то мокрым, грязным и неопрятным, таща это через грязь или воду
Meaning
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
Example
The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.
Дети вернулись домой, насквозь промокшие после игры в дождь.
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

определение стандартов и сравнительный анализ
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
Компании используют бенчмаркинг для оценки своей производительности.
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

батальон
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
Батальон был развернут на передовую.
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.
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Задняя часть ствола оружия; положение ребенка в утробе, когда ягодицы или ноги выходят первыми при родах.
Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
Винтовка была загружена через затвор.
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.
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 /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

дыхательные техники
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
Дыхательные техники помогают снизить стресс и тревогу.
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

опечаленный
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
Опечаленная семья получила много соболезнований.
C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

подобающий; подходящий; соответствующий для определенной ситуации или человека
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
Он носил формальную одежду, подходящую для важного события.
C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

бабуин
Meaning
a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks
Example
The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.
Группа бабуинов собралась вокруг водяной ямы в саванне.
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

говядина
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
Ресторан подает лучший стейк из говядины в городе.
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

без крови
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
Революция была удивительно без крови.
C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

биоремедиация
Meaning
The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.
Example
Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.
Биоремедиация помогает удалять токсины из загрязненной почвы.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

бомбардировщик
Meaning
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
Example
The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.
Эскадрилья бомбардировщиков пролетела над городом на рассвете.
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

широко
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
Правила в целом схожи во всех регионах.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

майка
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
Он надел хлопковый банян под рубашку.
B1 noun ˈbæriə(r)

barrier

барьер
Meaning
A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
Example
The barrier prevented entry.
Барьер предотвратил вход.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

благодетель; меценат; донор
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
Анонимный благодетель пожертвовал миллионы в больницу.
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

морской суп
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
Мы заказали омаровый биск в ресторане.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

кусок кирпича; резкая критика или осуждение
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
Разъяренные протестующие кидали кирпичи в окна здания.
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 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

оба
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
Оба ребенка были взволнованы поездкой.
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.
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

вид деревянной флейты (большой деревянный музыкальный инструмент)
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
Оркестр представил прекрасное соло на басуне.
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.
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

бухта
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
Лодки пришвартованы в бухте.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

упрямый
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
Упрямый принтер отказался работать, когда он был наиболее необходим.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

подвал
Meaning
the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level
Example
We store old furniture in the basement.
Мы храним старую мебель в подвале.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

плавучий, бодрый
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
Она осталась бодрой, несмотря на трудности.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

вал
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
Стены крепости служили валом против вражеских атак.
C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

бугамвиллия
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
Бугамвиллия, взбирающаяся по садовой стене, создает красивое фиолетовое шоу.
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

оплакивать
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
Она оплакивала потерю дома своего детства.
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

ссориться по мелочам
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
Дети начали спорить из-за последнего куска торта.
B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

бюстгальтер
Meaning
a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.
Она купила удобный бюстгальтер для повседневной носки.
A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

завтрак
Meaning
the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning
Example
I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.
Сегодня утром я ел кашу и тосты на завтрак.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

финансовое управление бизнесом
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Эффективное финансовое управление бизнесом увеличивает прибыльность.
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

вычеркнуть
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
Он был исключён из клуба после скандала.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

красивый; привлекательный; очаровательный;
Meaning
pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.
У неё красивый голос, который очаровывает всех.
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

резко
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
Она резко отклонила предложение.
A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

кровь
Meaning
the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
Доктор взял образец крови для анализа.
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

стая, группа
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
Стая лебедей плавала на озере.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

быть уместным
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Компании следует выслушать своих клиентов.
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.
B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

отварной
Meaning
cooked in boiling water
Example
She served boiled eggs for breakfast.
Она подала вареные яйца на завтрак.
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

биоразнообразие
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
Тропические леса являются домом для огромного биоразнообразия.
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.
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

от имени
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
Она приняла награду от имени своей команды.
A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

гореть
Meaning
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat
Example
The candle will burn for several hours.
Свеча будет гореть несколько часов.
C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

кровопролитие; резня
Meaning
the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
Example
The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.
Мирный договор был подписан, чтобы предотвратить дальнейшее кровопролитие.
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

красиво
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
Она красиво пела на концерте.
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

брокерская комиссия
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
Недвижимость брокерская комиссия помогла им найти новый дом.
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

бастард тик
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
Дерево бастард тик цветет яркими оранжевыми цветами весной.