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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.
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

бют
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
Путешественники могли увидеть высокий бют, поднимающийся в пустыне.
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

носитель; держатель документа
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
Носитель этого сообщения должен доставить его быстро.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

темный, невежественный
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
Исследователи заблудились в темном лесу без проводника.
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.
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.
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

бомба
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
Подразделение по обезвреживанию бомб осторожно разминировало взрывное устройство.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

выпуклый / круглый
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
У лягушки был выпуклый нос и большие глаза.
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.
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

бравура
Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
Пианист исполнил бравурное выступление, которое заворожило зал.
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.
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

предвещать
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
Тёмные облака предсказывают сильный шторм.
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 /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 /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 /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

разбойник
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
Путники были атакованы разбойниками в горах.
B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

отварной
Meaning
cooked in boiling water
Example
She served boiled eggs for breakfast.
Она подала вареные яйца на завтрак.
B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

черника
Meaning
a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes
Example
She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.
Она собрала свежую чернику для пирога.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

напиток
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
Хотите ли вы горячий или холодный напиток с вашим приемом пищи?
C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

жесткие волосы; реагировать с гневом
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
Кошка встала на дыбы, когда увидела собаку.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

простыня
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
Чистая белая простыня была мягкой на ее коже.
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

осветлять
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
A few kind words can brighten someone's day.
Несколько добрых слов могут скрасить чей-то день.
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 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

бучолический
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
Они наслаждались буколическим пикником у реки.
B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

фурункул; абсцесс
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
Болезненный фурункул на его шее потребовал медицинского лечения.
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

испортить
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
Он полностью испортил работу по ремонту.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

бомбардировка
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
Город был разрушен в результате бомбардировки.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

сплющенный рис
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
Сплющенный рис часто едят с молоком и сахаром на завтрак.
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 verb /beɪt/

bate

уменьшить, ослабить
Meaning
to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something
Example
He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.
Он говорил с затаенным дыханием, ожидая результат.
B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

браво
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.
Зрители закричали 'Браво!' после потрясающего выступления.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

бигамия
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
Его обвинили в бигамии после того, как его второй брак был раскрыт.
B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

пакет; связка
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.
Почтальон доставил пачку писем в наш дом.
B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

моргать
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
Она быстро моргнула, чтобы очистить пыль из глаз.
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

узкое место
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
Узкий мост является основным узким местом в часы пик.
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

ствол дерева
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
Ствол дерева был толстым и крепким.
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

онеметь
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
Ледяной ветер за считанные минуты онемел его пальцы.
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 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.
B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

кровавый
Meaning
covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.
Example
The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.
Солдат вернулся с битвы с кровавой рукой.
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

болтать; выбалтывать
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
Он случайно выдал сюрприз всем.
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 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

блокчейн
Meaning
A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system
Example
Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.
Технология блокчейн обеспечивает прозрачность финансовых транзакций.
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

ванная комната
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
Ванная комната на втором этаже.
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

приносить
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
Пожалуйста, принесите свои книги на урок завтра.
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

ошеломить
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
Сложность головоломки ошеломила его разум.
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

шип, резкое замечание
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
На рыболовном крючке есть маленький шип, чтобы рыба не могла убежать.
C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

случаться
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
Тот, кто нарушает правила, понесет последствия.
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

солёная вода
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
Оливки хранились в солёной воде, чтобы оставаться свежими.
B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

дышать
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
Было трудно дышать в дымном помещении.
C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

раздуваться
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
Слишком много фастфуда может раздуть ваш живот.
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

барометр атмосферного давления
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
Барометр показал, что приближается шторм.
C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

хвастливое поведение
Meaning
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
Example
His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.
Его бесконечное хвастливое поведение надоело всем на вечеринке.
B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

храбрость
Meaning
Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.
Example
The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.
Храбрость наших солдат незабвенно.
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

грохотать
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
Гром прогремел по небу.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

биография
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
В библиотеке есть старая биография поэта.
B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

прямо; без церемоний
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
Он сказал ей прямо, что она была не права.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

бабочка
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Прекрасная бабочка села на цветок.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

погребение
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
Церемония погребения состоялась днем.
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

поглощенный, влюбленный до безумия
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
Он был полностью поглощен ее обаянием.
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.
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.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

глупость
Meaning
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
Example
His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.
Его постоянная глупость раздражала серьезную аудиторию.
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

предать
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Он чувствовал себя преданным своим ближайшим другом.
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.
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

лук
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
Лучник натянул свой лук и прицелился в мишень.
B1 verb /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

транслировать
Meaning
to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media
Example
The match was broadcast live on television.
Матч был транслирован в прямом эфире по телевидению.
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.
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

жарить на гриле
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
Она жарила курицу до золотистой корочки.
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 /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

богохульство
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
В некоторых странах богохульство является наказуемым преступлением.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

билингвальный
Meaning
Able to speak two languages fluently.
Example
She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.
Она выросла в билингвальной семье, говорящей как на английском, так и на испанском.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

бальзамовый цветок
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
Цветы бальзамового растения в саду распустились великолепно в различных оттенках розового и фиолетового.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

мускулистый
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
Этот мускулистый человек легко поднял тяжёлую коробку.
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.
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.
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 verb /baɪt/

bite

кусать
Meaning
to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect
Example
The dog might bite if it feels threatened.
Собака может укусить, если она почувствует угрозу.
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

ограниченный
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
Его ограниченное отношение не позволяло ему увидеть полную картину.
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.
A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

кнопка
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
Нажмите кнопку, чтобы активировать устройство.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

бром
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
Бром используется в основном в химикатах для очистки воды.
A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

баланс
Meaning
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Example
Balance among powers prevents conflicts.
Баланс сил предотвращает конфликты.
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.
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 /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

предательство; измена
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
Его предательство их дружбы глубоко её ранило.
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.
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 /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

баклажан
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
Моя мама приготовила карри из баклажанов на обед.
C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

самофинансирование
Meaning
Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.
Example
Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.
Многие предприниматели полагаются на бутстрэппинг для запуска своих бизнесов.
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.
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

обнаженный; открытый; пустой; минимальный
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
Обнаженные стены комнаты нуждались в декорации.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

задерживать
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
Тяжелое движение задержало наше прибытие на вечеринку.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

толстая обувь
Meaning
A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.
Example
The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.
Актер носил баскин как часть своего классического костюма.
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 /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

благословение
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
Дождь был благословением для фермеров, пострадавших от засухи.
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 ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

граница
Meaning
A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
Example
The river marks the boundary.
Река обозначает границу.
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

мор
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
Засуха была мором для урожая фермера.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/

bourgeois

буржуа
Meaning
Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Example
The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers.
Роман критикует буржуазный образ жизни городских жителей.
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 /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.
A1 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

потому что
Meaning
for the reason that; since
Example
He stayed home because it was raining.
Он остался дома, потому что шёл дождь.
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

блейзер
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
Он выглядел стильно в своем темно-синем блейзере на мероприятии.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

рыба беле
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance
Example
The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.
Рыба беле обычно ловится в реках Бангладеш.
C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

весёлый
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
Она вошла в комнату с весёлой улыбкой, которая подняла настроение всех.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

адвокат
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
Адвокат страстно защищал дело перед судьей.
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.