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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

B1 verb /bæn/

ban

запрещать

Meaning

to officially forbid something; to prohibit

Example

The government banned smoking in public places.

Правительство запретило курение в общественных местах.

C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

совершенное счастье; великая радость

Meaning

perfect happiness; great joy

Example

She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.

Она почувствовала истинное блаженство, наблюдая за красивым закатом.

C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

пьяница

Meaning

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

Example

His bibulous habits worried his family.

Его пьянствующие привычки беспокоили его семью.

C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

черный кардамон

Meaning

a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking

Example

Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.

Добавьте черный кардамон в карри, чтобы получить насыщенный, дымный вкус.

B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

храбрость

Meaning

Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.

Example

The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.

Храбрость наших солдат незабвенно.

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.

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.

C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

тяжелый ботинок

Meaning

A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.

Example

The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.

Фермер носил старые броуганы, работая в поле.

A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

бизнес; предприятие; торговля

Meaning

work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services

Example

He started his own business after graduating from university.

Он начал свой бизнес после окончания университета.

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.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

весёлый

Meaning

cheerful, carefree, and full of joy

Example

She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.

Она вошла в комнату с весёлой улыбкой, которая подняла настроение всех.

C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

искажать

Meaning

to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity

Example

Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.

Критики считают, что ремейк исказил оригинал.

A2 verb /blɒk/

block

блокировать

Meaning

to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress

Example

The fallen tree blocks the road.

Упавшее дерево блокирует дорогу.

C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

баклажан

Meaning

a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant

Example

My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.

Моя мама приготовила карри из баклажанов на обед.

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

излишне подчеркивать

Meaning

to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length

Example

The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.

Учитель не стал излишне подчеркивать этот момент, когда ученики его поняли.

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.

A2 noun /bɪɡ boʊl/

Big bowl

большая миска

Meaning

a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing

Example

She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.

Она смешала ингредиенты в большой миске.

C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

провалить

Meaning

To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.

Example

He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.

Он провалил презентацию и сбил с толку аудиторию.

A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

дыхание

Meaning

The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.

Example

He took a deep breath before speaking.

Он сделал глубокий вдох перед тем, как заговорить.

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 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

прикован к постели

Meaning

confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity

Example

The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.

Пожилой человек прикован к постели уже несколько месяцев.

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.

A2 noun /bel/

Bell

колокол

Meaning

a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck

Example

The church bell rang at noon.

Церковный колокол прозвонил в полдень.

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.

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.

A2 noun breɪn

brain

мозг

Meaning

The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity

Example

The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.

Мозг может сосредоточиться только на одной вещи за раз.

B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

браслет

Meaning

a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry

Example

She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.

Она носила красивые золотые браслеты на запястьях.

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.

C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

беатифицировать

Meaning

to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed

Example

The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.

Папа решил беатифицировать мученика за его веру и жертву.

C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

разделить на две части

Meaning

to divide into two branches or parts

Example

The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.

Дорога разделяется на два отдельных пути на холме.

C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

замарать

Meaning

to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance

Example

The children bedaubed the wall with paint.

Дети испачкали стену краской.

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.

B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

лучшее усилие

Meaning

The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.

Example

He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.

Он приложил лучшее усилие, чтобы выполнить задание вовремя.

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.

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.

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 /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

манить

Meaning

to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite

Example

She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.

Она поманила его подойти ближе рукой.

A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

битва

Meaning

A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.

Example

The soldiers prepared for the final battle.

Солдаты готовились к последней битве.

C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

цветок бакул

Meaning

a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi

Example

The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.

Сладкий аромат цветов бакул наполнил вечерний воздух в деревне.

B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

удар

Meaning

To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.

Example

He accidentally bumped into the door.

Он случайно столкнулся с дверью.

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 verb /blɜːr/

blur

размывать

Meaning

to make something unclear or difficult to see

Example

Tears blurred her vision.

Слезы размазали её зрение.

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.

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.

C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

подшучивать

Meaning

characterized by good-humored teasing or joking

Example

They had a bantering conversation at the café.

Они вели шуточный разговор в кафе.

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.

A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

купить

Meaning

to get something by paying money for it; to purchase

Example

I want to buy a new car this year.

Я хочу купить новую машину в этом году.

B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

покрывало для кровати

Meaning

a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter

Example

She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.

Она подтянула покрывало до подбородка, чтобы не замерзнуть.

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, verb /bluːm/

bloom

цвести

Meaning

to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering

Example

The roses bloom beautifully every spring.

Розы красиво цветут каждую весну.

C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

нarrативная песня

Meaning

a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic

Example

The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.

Певец исполнил трогательную балладу о потерянной любви.

C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

бизнес

Meaning

business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity

Example

He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.

Он занимается ресторанным бизнесом уже двадцать лет.

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 /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

жестокость

Meaning

extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment

Example

The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.

Жестокость нападения потрясла всё сообщество.

C2 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

бронх

Meaning

either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs

Example

The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.

Левый бронх доставляет воздух в левое легкое.

C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

грубый или оскорбительный язык

Meaning

Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.

Example

The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.

Разгорячённая ссора быстро перешла на грубый язык.

C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

успокаивать

Meaning

to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind

Example

The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.

Капитан пытался успокоить беспокойную команду.

C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

очаровательный

Meaning

charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way

Example

She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.

Она носила очаровательную улыбку, которая покорила всех в комнате.

B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

обнаженный; открытый; пустой; минимальный

Meaning

naked; uncovered; empty; minimal

Example

The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.

Обнаженные стены комнаты нуждались в декорации.

A2 noun /ˈbʊkstɔːr/

bookstore

книжный магазин

Meaning

a shop where books are sold

Example

She spent an entire afternoon browsing in the bookstore.

Она провела весь день в книжном магазине.

B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

низкий мужской голос / бас-гитара

Meaning

the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish

Example

He played the bass guitar at the concert.

Он играл на бас-гитаре на концерте.

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.

A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

бутылка

Meaning

a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids

Example

She drank water from a plastic bottle.

Она выпила воду из пластиковой бутылки.

A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

брат

Meaning

a male sibling

Example

My brother is two years older than me.

Мой брат старше меня на два года.

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.

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 noun /beɪl/

bail

залог

Meaning

the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee

Example

He was granted bail after his arrest.

Ему предоставили залог после ареста.

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.

C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

полировать

Meaning

To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.

Example

He burnished the old table until it shone.

Он отполировал старый стол, пока тот не заблестел.

B1 noun /ˈbɪldər/

builder

строитель

Meaning

a person or company that constructs buildings or other structures

Example

The builder checked the site before starting the construction.

Строитель проверил участок перед началом строительства.

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.

B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

широко

Meaning

in a general or wide manner.

Example

The rules are broadly similar across all regions.

Правила в целом схожи во всех регионах.

C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

освежающий

Meaning

Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.

Example

The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.

Туристы наслаждались освежающим горным воздухом.

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.

B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

счастье

Meaning

the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.

Example

Deep breathing can help you relax.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

ругать

Meaning

to scold or criticize angrily

Example

The teacher berated the student for being late.

Учитель отругал ученика за опоздание.

A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

дно; низ

Meaning

the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water

Example

The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.

Сундук с сокровищами был на дне океана.

A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

вести себя

Meaning

to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself

Example

Children should behave well in school.

Дети должны вести себя хорошо в школе.

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.

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 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

вздутый

Meaning

swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly

Example

After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.

После большого обеда он почувствовал себя вздутым и неудобным.

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.

A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

пока

Meaning

used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell

Example

I said bye to her before leaving.

Я сказал пока перед уходом.

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 /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

невыносимая вещь

Meaning

A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.

Example

Grammar has always been his bete noire.

Грамматика всегда была его бет нуар.

C1 adjective /ˈboʊɡəs/

bogus

поддельный

Meaning

false, fake, or not genuine

Example

The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.

Полиция арестовала его за использование поддельного удостоверения личности.

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.

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.

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 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

завещать

Meaning

Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.

Example

The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.

Ученый завещал свои исследовательские работы университету.

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 /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

разрыхлитель теста

Meaning

a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods

Example

The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.

Рецепт требует две чайные ложки разрыхлителя теста.

C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

шумный

Meaning

noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

Example

The children were boisterous during the birthday party.

Дети были шумными на день рождения.

B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

кровавый

Meaning

covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.

Example

The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.

Солдат вернулся с битвы с кровавой рукой.

C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

сожалеть

Meaning

To express discontent or sorrow over something.

Example

Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.

Критики сожалели о недостатке разнообразия в фильме.

A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

баскетбол

Meaning

a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop

Example

He loves playing basketball with his friends.

Он любит играть в баскетбол со своими друзьями.

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.

A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

пиво

Meaning

An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.

Example

He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.

Он заказал стакан холодного пива в баре.

C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

ссориться по мелочам

Meaning

To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.

Example

The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.

Дети начали спорить из-за последнего куска торта.

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.

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.

C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

пьянка

Meaning

A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.

Example

The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.

Роман описывает вечеринку как бакканалию избыточности и радости.

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 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.

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 verb baɪnd

bind

связывать

Meaning

To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.

Example

This force binds quarks together.

Эта сила связывает кварки вместе.

толстая обувь

Meaning

A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.

Example

The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.

Актер носил баскин как часть своего классического костюма.