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B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

кузнец
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
Кузнец отбивал раскалённое железо в подкову.
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 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.
C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

опровергать
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
Его спокойное лицо опровергало его внутреннее беспокойство.
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.
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 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.
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.
B1 noun ˈbæriə(r)

barrier

барьер
Meaning
A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
Example
The barrier prevented entry.
Барьер предотвратил вход.
A2 verb /bleɪm/

blame

обвинять
Meaning
to hold responsible for a fault; to find fault with
Example
Don't blame me for the mistake.
Не обвиняй меня за ошибку.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 verb /ˈbɒðər/

bother

беспокоить
Meaning
to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
Example
I don't want to bother you while you're working.
Я не хочу беспокоить тебя, пока ты работаешь.
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

молитвенная книга
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
Монах читал из молитвенной книги во время утренних молитв.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

камыш
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
Пруд был окружен высокими камышами, колыхающимися на ветру.
A1 noun /bred/

Bread

хлеб
Meaning
a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked
Example
She bought fresh bread from the bakery.
Она купила свежий хлеб в пекарне.
A2 verb /bɪld/

build

строить
Meaning
to make something by putting materials together; to construct
Example
They will build a new school in our neighborhood.
Они построят новую школу в нашем районе.
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

поднять
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Она решила поднять вопрос о зарплате с менеджером.
C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

блаженный
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
У неё была блаженная улыбка после того, как она услышала хорошие новости.
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 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

смущать
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
Сложные инструкции озадачили студентов.
C1 noun /ˈbɛd.rɒk/

bedrock

фундамент
Meaning
the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something
Example
Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship.
Доверие - это фундамент здоровых отношений.
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

укрепить
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
Новая политика направлена на укрепление экономического роста.
C2 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/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.
C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

ситуация или событие, которое вызывает резкое увеличение богатства, удачи или прибыли
Meaning
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
Example
The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.
Открытие нефти было бонанзой для маленькой страны.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

быть необходимым или подходящим для того, чтобы кто-то что-то сделал
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
Тебе следует изучить материал перед экзаменом.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

промывать мозги
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
Группа пыталась промывать мозги новым участникам.
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

бюрократический
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
Бюрократическая волокита часто задерживает утверждение проектов.
A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

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

badger

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

Bonus

премия
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
Она получила бонус в конце года за отличную работу.
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.
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

банальный
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
Его речь была полна банальных клише.
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

осаждать
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
Город был осаждён вражескими войсками.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

дурак
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
Он вел себя как буфон на вечеринке, заставляя всех смеяться.
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

крышный проход
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
Крышный проход соединял дом с гаражом.
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

загрязнять
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
Фабричные отходы загрязнили реку.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

негодовать по поводу того, что кто-то имеет что-то / давать что-то неохотно
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
Она не позавидовала его успеху.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

богохульный
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
Книга была запрещена за её богохульный контент.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

майка
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
Он надел хлопковый банян под рубашку.
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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

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

browbeat

запугивать / принуждать
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
Адвокат пытался запугать свидетеля.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

боксёр; боксёрские трусы; порода собаки
Meaning
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
Example
The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
Боксёр усердно тренировался каждое утро перед чемпионатом.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

банковские услуги или банковская деятельность
Meaning
the business or services provided by a bank
Example
Online banking has made financial transactions easier.
Онлайн-банкинг упростил финансовые транзакции.
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

верующий
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
Она твёрдо верит в труд и честность.
A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

ведро
Meaning
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
Example
The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.
Фермер наполнил ведро свежей водой из колодца.
B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

просматривать
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
Она любит просматривать книги в библиотеке.
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.
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.
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 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

подобающий; подходящий; соответствующий для определенной ситуации или человека
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
Он носил формальную одежду, подходящую для важного события.
C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

трубка
Meaning
a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls
Example
The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.
Солдат сыграл на трубке, чтобы сигнализировать о начале церемонии
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

кровавая бойня
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
Война превратилась в кровавую бойню.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

опозорить
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
Он попытался опозорить её хорошее имя ложными слухами.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

неуклюжий
Meaning
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
Example
The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.
Неуклюжий официант пролил напитки на стол.
A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

коробка
Meaning
a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things
Example
She put her toys in the wooden box.
Она положила свои игрушки в деревянную коробку.
B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

черный перец
Meaning
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
Example
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Приправьте стейк солью и свежемолотым черным перцем.
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.
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.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

тюк
Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
Рабочие погрузили тюк хлопка в грузовик.
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

опоздавший
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
Она прислала мне опоздавшую открытку с днём рождения.
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

бриз
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
Прохладный морской бриз сделал жаркий летний день более приятным.
B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

граница
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
Они пересекли границу между Францией и Испанией на поезде.
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 verb /beɪst/

baste

поливать или смазывать расплавленным жиром, соками или жидкостью мясо во время готовки, чтобы оно оставалось влажным
Meaning
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
Example
She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
Она подливала индейку каждые 30 минут, чтобы она оставалась сочной.
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.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

гражданин города
Meaning
A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
Example
In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.
В средние века гражданин города имел право голосовать и владеть собственностью.
C2 adjective /bɒmˈbæstɪk/

bombastic

помпезный
Meaning
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
Example
The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one.
Помпезная лекция профессора не произвела впечатления на никого.
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

банальность
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
Речь была раскритикована за свою банальность и отсутствие оригинальности.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbaɪ.ɡɒn/

bygone

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

blaspheme

богохульствовать
Meaning
to speak irreverently about God or sacred things
Example
He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.
Его обвинили в богохульстве во время горячего спора.
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

внезапный громкий звук; сильный удар или удар
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
Дверь захлопнулась с громким звуком, разбудив всех.
C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

бабуин
Meaning
a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks
Example
The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.
Группа бабуинов собралась вокруг водяной ямы в саванне.
A2 noun /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

butterfly

бабочка
Meaning
an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day
Example
A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Прекрасная бабочка приземлилась на цветок.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

закрепить веревку
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
Скалолаз попросил своего партнера закрепить веревку крепко.
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 /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

очаровывать / обманывать для привлечения
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
Она очаровала публику своими рассказами.
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.
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

обручение
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
Их обручение было объявлено в деревне.
B1 noun /broʊˈʃʊr/

brochure

брошюра
Meaning
a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising
Example
The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package.
Туристический агент дал нам брошюру о пакете для отдыха.
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

болеро (испанский танец или короткая куртка с открытым передом)
Meaning
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
Example
The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.
Танцоры исполнили страстное болеро на фестивале.
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

голубая кровь
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
Она пришла из семьи голубой крови с веками королевского наследия.
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 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.
C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

рано
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
Она встала рано, чтобы закончить свою работу.
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

поворот; изгиб
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
Впереди на реке резкий поворот.
C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

пятно
Meaning
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
Example
His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.
На его рубашке было красное пятно от пролитого сока.
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

бастион, крепость
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
Замок стоял как бастион против вражеских атак.
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

кирпич
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
Рабочие укладывали кирпич за кирпичом, чтобы построить стену.
C2 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

прямая линия
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
Он направился прямо к столу с едой, как только вошел на вечеринку.
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.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

украшать
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
Зал был украшен цветами для свадьбы.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

шантажировать
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
Он пытался шантажировать её, угрожая раскрыть документы.
A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

масло
Meaning
a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream
Example
He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.
Он намазал масло на свой тост на завтрак.
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 preposition /baɪ/

by

по
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
Книга была написана известным автором.
C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

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