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B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

хвастовство; гордость; бахвальство
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
Его постоянное хвастовство о своем богатстве раздражало всех.
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

заранее; раньше; предварительно
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Мы все подготовили заранее.
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 /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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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.
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 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

ботанический
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Она работает в ботаническом саду.
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; 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 /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 /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 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 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

горько; жестоко
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
Она горько пожаловалась на несправедливое обращение.
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 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 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 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

любимый
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
Она была любимой королевой королевства.
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

остерегаться
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
Остерегайтесь собаки у ворот.
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 /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 /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 /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

деловой успех
Meaning
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
Example
Innovation drives business success.
Инновации способствуют деловому успеху.
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 /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

базилик
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
Соус для пасты был приправлен свежим базиликом.
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 /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 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 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 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 /bent/

Bent

склонность; тенденция
Meaning
a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something
Example
She has a natural bent for music and art.
У нее есть естественная склонность к музыке и искусству.
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 /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 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.
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 /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.
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 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 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

живот
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
Ребенок пнул ее в живот во время беременности.
B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

тупой, прямой
Meaning
not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech
Example
Her blunt remarks offended some people.
Ее прямые замечания обидели некоторых людей.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

финансовое управление бизнесом
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Эффективное финансовое управление бизнесом увеличивает прибыльность.
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 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 /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 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 /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 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 verb /buːm/

boom

грохотать
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
Гром прогремел по небу.
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, 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 /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 /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 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 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 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 /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

банкротство
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
Компания объявила о банкротстве после месяцев финансовых трудностей.
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 /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 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 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/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 /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.
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 /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 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, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
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.
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 /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 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

сука;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
Сука родила пятерых щенков.
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

задник
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
Задник для пьесы был красивым горным пейзажем.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

прорыв
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
Этот прорыв открывает двери для новых технологий.
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 /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

бюро/агентство
Meaning
An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.
Example
The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.
Туристическое бюро помогло им спланировать отпуск.
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 verb /blɛnd/

blend

смешивать
Meaning
to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously
Example
She blends the ingredients carefully.
Она тщательно смешивает ингредиенты.
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 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 /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 /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 /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 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 /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 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 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

биоразнообразие
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
Тропические леса являются домом для огромного биоразнообразия.
B2 noun, 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.
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 /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 /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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 /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 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 /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 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 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.
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 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 /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 /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
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 /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 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 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 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 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 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/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

нарушение
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
Компания столкнулась с нарушением безопасности данных.
B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

горечь
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
Она говорила с горечью о своем бывшем работодателе.