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.

B2 noun /brum/

Broom

метла

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

A2 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.

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.

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.

C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

банальная идея

Meaning

A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.

Example

His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.

Его речь была полна старых банальных идей о тяжелом труде.

B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

горечь

Meaning

anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste

Example

She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.

Она говорила с горечью о своем бывшем работодателе.

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.

A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

нести

Meaning

to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support

Example

She cannot bear the pain anymore.

Она больше не может выносить боль.

A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

балет

Meaning

a highly stylized and artistic form of dance

Example

She has trained for years in classical ballet.

Она тренируется в классическом балете в течение многих лет.

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.

C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

золото или серебро в слитках

Meaning

Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.

Example

The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.

Банк хранит золото в слитках в своих хранилищах.

A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

младенец

Meaning

a very young child, especially one newly or recently born

Example

The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.

Младенец спокойно спит в кроватке.

B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

ботаника

Meaning

the scientific study of plants

Example

She is studying botany at the university.

Она изучает ботанику в университете.

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.

C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

прочный ботинок; акцент

Meaning

A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.

Example

He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.

Он купил пару стильных броуг для свадьбы.

C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

вспомнить

Meaning

to cause oneself to consider or remember something

Example

He bethought himself of the promise he had made.

Он вспомнил о обещании, которое он дал.

C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

предатель; изменник

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal

Example

The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.

Предатель был разоблачен и столкнулся с серьезными последствиями.

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, 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.

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.

B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

букет; гроздь; пучок

Meaning

a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together

Example

She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.

Она собрала букет цветов из сада для своей матери.

C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

колокольня

Meaning

A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.

Example

The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.

Колокольня церкви вмещала большой бронзовый колокол.

A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

основной; базовый;

Meaning

fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point

Example

Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.

Изучение базовой английской грамматики необходимо для новичков.

A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

печь

Meaning

to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven

Example

She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.

Она испекла торт для дня рождения своей подруги.

C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

нетерпимость

Meaning

Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.

Example

Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.

Её нетерпимость мешала ей принимать людей с другими убеждениями.

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.

C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

система обмена

Meaning

A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.

Example

Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.

Древние цивилизации использовали систему обмена для торговли.

A1 noun, verb /baɪk/

bike

велосипед

Meaning

a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle

Example

He biked to school every day.

Он ездил в школу на велосипеде каждый день.

B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

лавровый лист

Meaning

dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb

Example

Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.

Добавьте лавровый лист в суп для дополнительного аромата.

B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

бункер

Meaning

a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place

Example

They hid in a bunker during the air raid.

Во время авиаудара они спрятались в бункере.

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.

A2 verb /ˈbɑroʊ/

borrow

одолжить

Meaning

to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan

Example

Can I borrow your pen for a moment?

Могу ли я одолжить твою ручку на минутку?

C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

смущать

Meaning

to cause someone to be confused or puzzled

Example

The complex instructions bewildered the students.

Сложные инструкции озадачили студентов.

Meaning

Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.

Example

He has been blind since birth.

A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

банк

Meaning

an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)

Example

She deposited the money in the bank.

Она положила деньги в банк.

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.

A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

яркий

Meaning

giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color

Example

The artist used bright colors in her painting.

Художник использовал яркие цвета в своей картине.

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 /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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

B2 noun /brest/

Breast

грудь

Meaning

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach

Example

The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.

Малыш заснул на груди своей матери.

A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

автобус

Meaning

a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road

Example

I take the bus to work every morning.

Я еду на автобусе на работу каждое утро.

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.

C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

драка

Meaning

a noisy fight in a public place

Example

A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.

Драка началась рядом с баром поздно ночью.

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 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

растущий

Meaning

Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.

Example

The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.

Технологическая отрасль, набирающая обороты, привлекла много инвесторов.

C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

запутывать

Meaning

to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly

Example

The complex instructions befuddled the students.

Сложные инструкции запутали студентов.

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.

A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

черный

Meaning

having the darkest color; the opposite of white

Example

She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.

Она надела красивое черное платье на вечеринку.

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.

B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

бык

Meaning

a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man

Example

The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.

Бык помчался по полю к красному флагу.

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.

B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

живот

Meaning

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

Example

The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.

Ребенок пнул ее в живот во время беременности.

C2 verb /ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

bowdlerize

удаление оскорбительных частей

Meaning

to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate

Example

The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children.

Редактор отредактировал роман, чтобы он стал подходящим для детей.

C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

бартер

Meaning

To exchange goods or services without using money.

Example

They bartered their crops for handmade tools.

Они обменяли свои урожаи на инструменты ручной работы.

C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

злословить

Meaning

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

Example

It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.

Неправильно злословить о коллегах за их спиной.

B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

бюрократия

Meaning

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Example

Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.

Чрезмерная бюрократия может замедлить процесс принятия решений.

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.

C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

хаос; шумное замешательство

Meaning

a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder

Example

The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.

Класс был полным хаосом после срабатывания пожарной сигнализации.

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 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

билатеральный

Meaning

An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.

Example

The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.

Две страны подписали двустороннее торговое соглашение.

C2 noun /ˈbræɡərt/

braggart

хвастун

Meaning

a person who boasts about achievements or possessions

Example

No one liked him because he was such a braggart.

Никто не любил его, потому что он был таким хвастуном.

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.

A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

самый большой

Meaning

largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big

Example

This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.

Это самая большая проблема, с которой мы сталкивались.

C2 noun /ˌbɪbliəʊˈmeɪniə/

bibliomania

библиомания

Meaning

An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.

Example

His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books.

Его библиомания заставила его заполнить каждую комнату книгами.

C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

плинтус

Meaning

A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.

Example

The carpenter painted the baseboard white.

Плотник покрасил плинтус в белый цвет.

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.

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.

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.

A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

пляж

Meaning

An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.

Example

They spent the day relaxing on the beach.

Они провели день, расслабляясь на пляже.

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.

B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

взятка

Meaning

a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

Example

The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.

Коррупционный чиновник был пойман при получении взятки от строительной компании.

C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

сложный

Meaning

Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.

Example

The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.

Новые налоговые регламенты настолько сложны, что их понимают немногие.

C2 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

относящийся к скоту

Meaning

relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature

Example

Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.

Её бовинное выражение не выразило никаких эмоций.

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 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

рыгать

Meaning

to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully

Example

After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.

После того как он выпил газировку, он громко рыгнул.

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.

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.

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.

B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

торговаться

Meaning

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

Example

She likes to bargain at the local market.

Она любит торговаться на местном рынке.

C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

бурлеск

Meaning

A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.

Example

The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.

Спектакль был остроумным бурлеском традиционной оперы.

B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

смешивать

Meaning

to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously

Example

She blends the ingredients carefully.

Она тщательно смешивает ингредиенты.

C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

опора, подпорка

Meaning

a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen

Example

The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.

Стены собора были укреплены, чтобы предотвратить обрушение.

B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

краснеть

Meaning

to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness

Example

She blushed when he complimented her.

Она покраснела, когда он сделал ей комплимент.

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 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.

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.

C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

отправляться; прибегать

Meaning

to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself

Example

After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.

После ужина она отправилась в свою комнату читать.

B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

жужжание

Meaning

to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest

Example

I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.

Я слышал жужжание телефона во время встречи.

C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

казначей

Meaning

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

Example

The bursar approved the budget for the new library.

Казначей утвердил бюджет для новой библиотеки.

A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

браузер

Meaning

a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.

Example

I use a web browser to search for information online.

Я использую веб-браузер для поиска информации в интернете.

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 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

холостяк; человек с университетской степенью

Meaning

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

Example

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

Он оставался холостяком всю свою жизнь и получил диплом инженера.

C2 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 /braʊ/

brow

лоб

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

Example

She wiped the sweat from her brow.

Она вытерла пот со лба.

A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

миска

Meaning

a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid

Example

She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.

Она подала суп в большой керамической миске.

A2 noun /biː/

Bee

пчела

Meaning

a flying insect that produces honey and can sting

Example

The bee collected nectar from the flower.

Пчела собрала нектар с цветка.

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.

B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

скоба; готовиться

Meaning

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

Example

She braced herself for the strong wind.

Она подготовилась к сильному ветру.

C2 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.

C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

двупалый

Meaning

An animal that walks on two feet.

Example

Humans are examples of biped creatures.

Люди — примеры двупалых существ.

B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

модный магазин

Meaning

a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories

Example

She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.

Она купила красивое платье в модном магазине в центре города.

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 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 noun /bʌn/

Bun

булочка

Meaning

a small round bread roll, often sweet

Example

I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.

Я купил свежие булочки из пекарни этим утром.

C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

ублюдок

Meaning

a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant

Example

He called him a bastard in anger.

Он назвал его ублюдком от ярости.

C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

Meaning

Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.

Example

The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.

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 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.