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B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

черная змея
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
Черная змея ползла по траве.
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

почка
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
Почка розы распустится в красивый цветок через несколько дней.
B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
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.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

биотопливо
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Биотопливо снижает зависимость от традиционных источников энергии.
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.
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.
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

пища или приманка, используемая для привлечения рыбы или животных; преднамеренно провоцировать или раздражать.
Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
Он использовал червей в качестве приманки для ловли рыбы.
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.
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

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

banner

Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

строить мост, создавать соединения
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
Новая инициатива сокращает разрыв между городским и сельским развитием.
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

бухта
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
Лодки пришвартованы в бухте.
B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

пылающий; огненный
Meaning
burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright
Example
The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.
Пылающее солнце сделало день чрезвычайно горячим.
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

мужской олень / сопротивляться
Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
Лошадь начала сильно прыгать, когда всадник пытался удержать ее.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

биоразлагаемый
Meaning
Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.
Example
Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.
Биораслагаемые материалы разлагаются естественным образом, не нанося вреда окружающей среде.
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 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 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.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

предвзятость, пристрастие
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
Судья должен оставаться свободным от предвзятости.
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

пуля
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
Пуля промахнулась по цели и ударила в стену.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

ботаника
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Она изучает ботанику в университете.
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

бюст/ломать
Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
Полиция арестовала банду прошлой ночью.
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.
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

ударять повторно
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
Волны били побережье всю ночь.
B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

брокер
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary
Example
The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.
Биржевой брокер помог мне разумно инвестировать мои деньги.
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.
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 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

ограниченный / привязанный
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
Собака прыгала по полю с радостью.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

поломка
Meaning
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
Example
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
У машины произошла поломка на шоссе.
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

место захоронения
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
Место захоронения мучеников было рядом с берегом реки.
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.
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 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.
B2 verb /briːd/

breed

разводить, размножать
Meaning
to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young
Example
They breed horses on their farm.
Они разводят лошадей на своей ферме.
B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

смело; без страха
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
Она смело шагнула вперед, чтобы встретиться с вызовом.
B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

значок
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
Полицейский показал свой значок, чтобы идентифицировать себя.
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.
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 /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

задняя часть
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
Дети скатились с холма на своем заднем.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

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

bronze

бронза
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
Статуя была сделана из твердой бронзы.
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

косичка
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
Она заплела свои волосы перед тем, как пойти в школу.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

хвастаться
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
Он всегда хвастается своей дорогой машиной.
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?
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

ботанический
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Она работает в ботаническом саду.
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

телесный
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
Он получил телесные повреждения в аварии.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

широкополосный интернет
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
Широкополосный интернет стал необходимостью в современных домах.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

биологический
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
Она изучает биологические науки в университете.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

бампер
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
Фермер отпраздновал этот год как урожай рекордного размера.
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.
B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

живой; энергичный; быстрый
Meaning
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.
Она сделала быстрый утренний прогулку, чтобы почувствовать себя энергичной.
B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

блюз
Meaning
a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes
Example
Listening to blues music always calms him down.
Слушать блюз всегда его успокаивает.
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

изгнать
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
Король изгнал предателя из королевства.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

банкрот
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
Компания обанкротилась после лет плохого финансового управления.
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

бюллетень
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
Избиратели подали свой бюллетень на выборах.
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

позвоночник
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
Он повредил свой позвоночник в аварии.
B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

масса; большая часть;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
Большая часть работы была выполнена до крайнего срока.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

баррикада
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
Протестующие построили баррикаду через улицу.
B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

бусина
Meaning
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
Example
She made a necklace with colorful beads.
Она сделала ожерелье с разноцветными бусинами.
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

пламя
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
Огонь горел несколько часов, прежде чем его удалось взять под контроль.
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

взрыв, сильный удар
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
Взрыв послал мощный удар через здание.
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 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/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

металлическая скоба
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
Полка была удержана сильной металлической скобой.
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

телохранитель
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
Знаменитость приехала со своим телохранителем.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

жестокий
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
Правление диктатора было отмечено жестокой насилием.
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

количество предметов, произведённых или обработанных за одно время
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
Она испекла свежую партию печенья этим утром.
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

жестоко
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
Охранники обращались с заключёнными жестоко.
B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

бактерии
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
Специализированные бактерии помогают в разложении отходов.
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

поведенческий
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
Психолог изучил поведенческие паттерны ребенка.
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

тренировка мозга
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
Регулярное тренировка мозга может улучшить запоминание.
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

кабина
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
Он вошел в кабину для голосования, чтобы отдать свой голос.
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 /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

братство
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
Солдаты поделились сильным чувством братства.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

ведущий
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
Ведущий транслировал матч в прямом эфире для миллионов зрителей.
B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

горький; с сильным вкусом; выражающий гнев и разочарование
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
Лекарство имело горький вкус.
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

резюме
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
Пожалуйста, отправьте свое резюме вместе с заявкой на работу.
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.
B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

подружиться
Meaning
to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with
Example
She befriended the new student at school.
Она подружилась с новым учеником в школе.
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.
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

клюв
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
У орла острый клюв для разрывания мяса.
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

неровный; ухабистый
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
Неровная дорога сделала поездку на машине очень неудобной.
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

коричневатый
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
Старая бумага имела коричневатый оттенок из-за возраста.
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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

внезапно убежать; закрепить что-то болтом
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
Лошадь рванула из конюшни, услышав громкий звук.
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.
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.
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

бизон
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
Буйвол пасся мирно на лугу.
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 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

цвести
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
Маленький сад начал цвести весной.
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.
B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

бойкотировать
Meaning
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Example
They decided to boycott the company's products.
Они решили бойкотировать продукты компании.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

бремя
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
Финансовое бремя было слишком тяжёлым для него.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

Процесс создания и продвижения идентичности бренда или компании
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
Эффективный брендинг — это ключ к построению лояльности клиентов.
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

бактерия
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
Врач объяснил, что одна бактерия может быстро размножаться при правильных условиях.
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

качаться
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
Маленькая лодка начала качаться на волнах.