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C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

красивая женщина
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
Она была самой красивой дамой на балу в тот вечер.
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 /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

льстить
Meaning
flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently
Example
She used every blandishment to win his support.
Она использовала все льстивые слова, чтобы получить его поддержку.
C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

связанный с пьянством
Meaning
Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.
Example
The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.
Студенты устроили пьяную вечеринку после экзаменов.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

сломанный; поврежденный; разрушенный
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
Сломанное окно нужно немедленно заменить.
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.
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.
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 /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

невыносимая вещь
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
Грамматика всегда была его бет нуар.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

браслет
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.
Она носила красивые золотые браслеты на запястьях.
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

биоцид
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
Биоциды помогают контролировать вредителей и уменьшать распространение болезней.
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

правдоподобный
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
Её рассказ был настолько детализирован, что он казался правдоподобным.
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

основной удар
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
Маленький город испытал основной удар шторма.
C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

распространять слухи
Meaning
to spread a rumor or report widely
Example
The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.
Скандал быстро разнесся по городу.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

грудь
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
Она держала секрет близко к своей груди.
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

связь; облигация
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
Сильная связь между матерью и ребенком была очевидна.
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 /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.
A2 noun /brʌʃ/

Brush

щетка
Meaning
a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming
Example
I brush my teeth every morning with a soft brush.
Я чищу зубы каждое утро мягкой щеткой.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bail

залог
Meaning
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee
Example
He was granted bail after his arrest.
Ему предоставили залог после ареста.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪt/

basket

корзина
Meaning
a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things
Example
She carried the apples in a basket.
Она несла яблоки в корзине.
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 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

красивый; привлекательный; весёлый
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
Красивый ребенок играл весело в саду.
B1 noun /braɪd/

Bride

невеста
Meaning
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.
Красивая невеста шла по проходу в своем белом свадебном платье.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

бутылка
Meaning
a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids
Example
She drank water from a plastic bottle.
Она выпила воду из пластиковой бутылки.
C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

болото
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
Путешественники застряли в болоте.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

молитвенная книга
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
Монах читал из молитвенной книги во время утренних молитв.
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.
A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

фасоль
Meaning
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants
Example
We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.
Мы посадили зеленую фасоль в нашем огороде этой весной.
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

край
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
Компания была на грани банкротства.
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

округлая капсула с семенами (например, у хлопка или льна)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
Фермер осмотрел хлопковый бол, чтобы проверить его качество.
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

докучать, приставать
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
Журналист продолжал докучать политику вопросами.
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.
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

пропускная способность
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
Увеличение пропускной способности повышает скорость интернета.
A2 noun /brɪdʒ/

Bridge

мост
Meaning
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle
Example
The old stone bridge has connected the two towns for over a century.
Старый каменный мост соединяет два города уже более века.
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

даровать
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
Король даровал награды храбрым солдатам.
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.
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

ждать
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
Он решил подождать, прежде чем сделать шаг.
A2 verb /bæt/

bat

бить битой
Meaning
to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids
Example
She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.
Она кокетливо моргает ресницами.
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 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.
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 /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 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.
A2 noun /bɒs/

boss

босс
Meaning
a person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization
Example
Her boss gave her a new project to complete.
Её босс дал ей новый проект для выполнения.
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

блокировка
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
Засор в трубе вызвал переполнение воды на кухне.
A2 noun /bɪl/

Bill

клюв
Meaning
the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat
Example
The duck used its bill to filter food from the water.
Утка использовала свой клюв, чтобы отфильтровать еду из воды.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

банкротство
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
Компания объявила о банкротстве после месяцев финансовых трудностей.
B1 noun /ˈbeɡər/

Beggar

бомж
Meaning
a person who lives by asking for money or food
Example
The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.
Бомж сидел у храма, прося подаяния.
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

грубый человек; невежда
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
Богатый бизнесмен был на самом деле грубым человеком, который не проявлял уважения к другим.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

озадачить
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
Сложные инструкции озадачили новых сотрудников.
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

смелый
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
Смелый пожарный бросился в горящее здание.
A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

ведро
Meaning
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
Example
The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.
Фермер наполнил ведро свежей водой из колодца.
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.
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

сохранение биоразнообразия
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
Сохранение биоразнообразия критически важно для экологического баланса.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

пьяный
Meaning
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
Example
The party became boozy as the night went on.
По мере того как ночь продолжалась, вечеринка стала пьяной.
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

книга / бронировать
Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
Я забронировал столик в ресторане на ужин.
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.
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

резкий
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
Его резкий ответ завершил разговор.
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.
A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

битва
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
Солдаты готовились к последней битве.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbaɪ.ɡɒn/

bygone

прошлый
Meaning
Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.
Example
He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.
Он часто говорит о традициях ушедших дней.
C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

бетельный орех
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
Бетельный орех часто жуют в странах Южной Азии.
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

доминировать
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
Статуя доминирует на городской площади.
C2 adjective /bɒmˈbæstɪk/

bombastic

помпезный
Meaning
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
Example
The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one.
Помпезная лекция профессора не произвела впечатления на никого.
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
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

право по рождению
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
Свобода считается правом по рождению каждого человека.
B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

пузырь
Meaning
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
Example
The children chased the bubbles in the air.
Дети гнались за пузырями в воздухе.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

автомат (человек или вещь, которая что-то ломает; большая морская волна, которая разбивается в пену у берега; устройство, которое прерывает электрическую цепь)
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
Автомат сработал во время шторма, прервав подачу электроэнергии.
C1 noun /buːn/

boon

благословение
Meaning
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Example
The internet is a boon to modern education.
Интернет — благословение для современного образования.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

лезвие
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
Лезвие ножа нужно наточить.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

миллиард
Meaning
the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)
Example
The company is worth more than a billion dollars.
Компания стоит более одного миллиарда долларов.
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.
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

поднять
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Она решила поднять вопрос о зарплате с менеджером.
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.
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

принадлежать
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
Она чувствовала, что она действительно принадлежала команде.
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

банальность
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
Речь была раскритикована за свою банальность и отсутствие оригинальности.
B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

отскакивать
Meaning
to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
Example
The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.
Мяч отскочил от стены и ударил окно.
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

барочный стиль
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
Церковь была украшена в барочном стиле с сложными деталями.
B2 verb /buːst/

boost

повышать
Meaning
To increase, improve, or raise something.
Example
The company launched a campaign to boost sales.
Компания запустила кампанию для увеличения продаж.
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.
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.
B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

вера; доверие
Meaning
confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith
Example
His belief in justice never wavered.
Его вера в справедливость никогда не колебалась.
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

эталон
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
Город Сабах Аль Ахмад Си Сити установил эталон в области устойчивости.
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.
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

принижать
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
Он часто унижал своих коллег, чтобы почувствовать себя выше.
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

сломал; без денег
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
Я сломал свой телефон прошлой ночью и теперь я без денег.
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.
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.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

буфер / поглотитель удара
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
Организация выступает в качестве буфера между рабочими и руководством.
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.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

блестящий
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
Она дала блестящее представление на сцене.
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

епископ
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
Епископ произнес мощную проповедь во время воскресного богослужения.
B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

блендер
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
Example
She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
Она использовала блендер, чтобы приготовить вкусный смузи.
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.
C1 noun /baʊt/

Bout

поединок; борьба; раунд;
Meaning
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match
Example
After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.
После периода болезни она наконец выздоровела и вернулась к работе.
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.
B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

расширять
Meaning
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
Example
Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.
Путешествия могут расширить ваш кругозор о разных культурах.
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

мягкий и приятно тёплый; успокаивающий.
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
Мы наслаждались прогулкой в мягкий летний вечер.
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

развиваться как волны
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
Дым развивался как волны из горящего здания.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

первопроходец
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
Компания рассматривается как первопроходец в технологической индустрии.
A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

шарик
Meaning
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
Example
The children played with a red balloon at the party.
Дети играли с красным баллоном на вечеринке.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

гражданин города
Meaning
A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
Example
In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.
В средние века гражданин города имел право голосовать и владеть собственностью.
A2 noun /ˈbætəri/

battery

батарея
Meaning
A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.
Example
The phone battery ran out after a long day.
Аккумулятор телефона разрядился после долгого дня.
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

биография
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
Я читаю увлекательную биографию Альберта Эйнштейна.