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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 /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 /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.
C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

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

brassy

кричащий
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
Она носила кричащее ожерелье, которое привлекло внимание всех.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

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

bewitch

околдовать
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
Выступление танцовщицы очаровало зрителей.
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

запускать бизнес с использованием личных ресурсов без внешнего финансирования
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
Он начал свой бизнес с минимальными ресурсами.
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.
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.
B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

ставка; предложение
Meaning
an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something
Example
She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.
Она сделала ставку на старинную вазу на аукционе.
A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

до
Meaning
At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.
Example
She arrived before the meeting started.
Она пришла до начала встречи.
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.
B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

Meaning
to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess
Example
He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.
B2 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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

слово или характеристика британского английского
Meaning
a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English
Example
The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.
Слово 'lorry' — это хорошо известный бритицизм.
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.
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

показное мужество или уверенность, не соответствующие действительности
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
Его бравадо скрывало его нервозность перед выступлением.
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 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

опечаленный
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
Опечаленная семья получила много соболезнований.
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 verb /breɪk/

brake

тормозить
Meaning
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
Example
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
Он резко затормозил, чтобы не сбить собаку.
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

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

breadth

ширина
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
Ширина его знаний впечатлила всех.
B1 adjective /ˈbælənst/

balanced

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

bask

греться на солнце
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
Кошка греется на солнечном подоконнике.
A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

рождённый
Meaning
To come into life; brought into existence.
Example
He was born in Dhaka in 1995.
Он родился в Дакке в 1995 году.
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?
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

выносимый; терпимый; не слишком неприятный или болезненный
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
Боль стала терпимой после того, как он принял лекарство.
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪtl/

brittle

хрупкий
Meaning
easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break
Example
The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily.
Стекло было настолько хрупким, что оно легко треснуло.
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

двухлетний
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
Двухлетний фестиваль привлекает тысячи посетителей.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

масляная рыба
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
Масляная рыба популярна в бенгальской кухне.
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.
A1 noun /bæɡ/

bag

сумка
Meaning
a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items
Example
She carried her books in a bag.
Она носила свои книги в сумке.
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

созерцать; лицезреть
Meaning
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Example
She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.
Она тихо стояла, чтобы созерцать восход солнца над холмами.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

боулер
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
Боулер взял три вики в первом овере.
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.
C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
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.
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

рекламное описание
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
На задней обложке была рекламная аннотация, восхваляющая роман.
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

пустой
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
Ее лицо стало пустым, когда она услышала плохие новости.
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.
A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

лучший
Meaning
Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
Example
She is the best student in the class.
Она лучшая студентка в классе.
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

боа constrictor
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
Боа-констриктор обвил свою добычу.
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

смелый; уверенный; дерзкий
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
Он принял смелое решение начать свой собственный бизнес.
A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

начало
Meaning
The start or first part of something.
Example
The beginning of the story was very interesting.
Начало истории было очень интересным.
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

махать
Meaning
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
Example
He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.
Он размахивал мечом, чтобы испугать нарушителей.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

бейсбол
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
Он любит смотреть игры по бейсболу по телевизору.
C1 adjective /bəˈzɜːrk/

berserk

сумасшедший
Meaning
Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.
Example
The fans went berserk when their team won the championship.
Фанаты сошли с ума, когда их команда выиграла чемпионат.
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

лаять
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
Собака лает на незнакомцев.
A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

ботинок
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
Он надел свои походные ботинки перед походом в горы.
C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

бюстгальтер
Meaning
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.
Она купила удобный бюстгальтер для ежедневной носки.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

временный лагерь
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
Альпинисты устроили временный лагерь на склоне горы.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

предвзятый
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
Судью обвинили в предвзятости против обвиняемого.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

основным образом
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
Основным образом проект был успешным, несмотря на некоторые мелкие проблемы.
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.
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.
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

желчь
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
Печень вырабатывает желчь, чтобы помочь переваривать жиры.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

booking

бронирование
Meaning
the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.
Example
I made a booking for a hotel room in advance.
Я забронировал номер в отеле заранее.
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

верить
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
Я верю в тяжёлый труд и преданность.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

хранитель
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
Хранитель обязан бережно относиться к имуществу.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

поведение
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
Учитель похвалил ее хорошее поведение в классе.
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 /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.
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 /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.
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

скос
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
Плотник срезал углы стола.
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.
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

амбар
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
Фермер держит своих коров в амбаре.
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.
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

подобающий
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
Это платье ей очень идет.
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.
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.
A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

ванна; купание
Meaning
the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing
Example
I take a hot bath every evening.
Я принимаю горячую ванну каждое вечер.
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.
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.
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.
B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

купаться
Meaning
to wash oneself; to clean the body with water
Example
I bathe every morning before going to work.
Я принимаю душ каждое утро перед тем, как идти на работу.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

жестокая атака
Meaning
a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side
Example
The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.
Политик начал жестокую атаку против своего оппонента.
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 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

бригада
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
Пожарная бригада быстро приехала, чтобы потушить пламя.
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 /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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

бабочковый горошек
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
Цветы бабочкового горошка превращают чай в красивый синий цвет.
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.
B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

лопаться
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
Шарик лопается с громким хлопком.
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.
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.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

пузырь
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
Врач осмотрел пузырь на его руке.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

бенефициар
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
Она является единственным бенефициаром имущества своего отца.
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

луч / балка
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
Луч света вошел в окно.
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 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

прибор, который регистрирует изменения атмосферного давления
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
Учёный проверил барограф на изменения давления.
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

край; оправа; лента
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
Широкий край его шляпы защищал его от палящего солнца.
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.
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

батиметрия
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
Батиметрия необходима для понимания океанской топографии.
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

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

bedizen

украшать
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
Она была украшена дешевыми украшениями.
C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

бульон
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
Она добавила овощи в бульон для усиления вкуса.
C1 noun /ˈbed sted/

Bed stead

каркас кровати
Meaning
the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding
Example
The wooden bed stead was very sturdy.
Деревянный каркас кровати был очень прочным.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

безупречный
Meaning
innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame
Example
She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.
Она оставалась спокойной и безупречной на протяжении всего расследования.
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.