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C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

болото
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
Путешественники застряли в болоте.
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.
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

мор
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
Засуха была мором для урожая фермера.
C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

драка
Meaning
a noisy fight in a public place
Example
A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.
Драка началась рядом с баром поздно ночью.
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.
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

библиография
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
Доклад включает подробную библиографию в конце.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

фанатик
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
Его называли фанатиком, потому что он отказался слушать мнения других.
C1 noun /ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

blemish

дефект
Meaning
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
Example
The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.
На зеркале было небольшое пятно на поверхности.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

порождать / создавать
Meaning
to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce
Example
Violence begets more violence.
Насилие порождает больше насилия.
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

лишенный
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
После предательства он почувствовал себя лишенным надежды и доверия.
C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

обильный / щедрый
Meaning
Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.
Example
The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.
Фермер был благодарен за обильный урожай.
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

край; оправа; лента
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
Широкий край его шляпы защищал его от палящего солнца.
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

опора, подпорка
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
Стены собора были укреплены, чтобы предотвратить обрушение.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

местный закон
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
Городской совет принял новый закон, регулирующий уличных торговцев.
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
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.
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 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 /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

благожелательность или милосердие
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
Его доброжелательность к бедным принесла ему уважение.
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

уздечка; поводья
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
Наездник отрегулировал удила лошади перед тем, как сесть на неё для гонки.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

бутылочно-зеленый
Meaning
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
Example
She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.
Она надела красивое платье цвета бутылочно-зеленого на вечеринки.
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

сбивать с толку
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
Математическая задача сбивает меня с толку.
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

варвар; дикарь;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
Древние римляне считали всех, кто был за пределами их империи, варварами.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

плавучий, бодрый
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
Она осталась бодрой, несмотря на трудности.
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 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

гибкий
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
Гибкая трубочка сделала питье из стакана легче.
C1 verb /ˈbæbəl/

babble

бормотать
Meaning
to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way
Example
The baby babbles all day long.
Ребёнок бормочет весь день.
C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

наглый
Meaning
Bold and without shame; shameless.
Example
She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.
Она предприняла наглую попытку солгать перед всеми.
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.
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

барочный стиль
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
Церковь была украшена в барочном стиле с сложными деталями.
C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

бесплодный; стерильный; необитаемый; неплодородный
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
Бесплодная пустыня тянулась на несколько миль без растительности.
C1 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

черная соль
Meaning
a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine
Example
Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.
Добавьте щепотку черной соли, чтобы улучшить вкус фруктового салата.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbɔɪ/ or /ˈbuːi/

buoy

буй, поддерживать на плаву
Meaning
A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.
Example
The news buoyed their spirits after the loss.
Новости подняли их дух после потери.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

автомат (человек или вещь, которая что-то ломает; большая морская волна, которая разбивается в пену у берега; устройство, которое прерывает электрическую цепь)
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
Автомат сработал во время шторма, прервав подачу электроэнергии.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

стеснительный; застенчивый; скромный; легко смущенный
Meaning
shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed
Example
The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.
Боязливый ребенок спрятался за своей матерью, когда встретил незнакомцев.
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪslɪŋ/

bristling

взъерошенный; полный энергии
Meaning
full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up
Example
He entered the room bristling with confidence.
Он вошел в комнату, полон уверенности.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

подлинный; настоящий; законный
Meaning
genuine; authentic; legitimate
Example
She is a bonafide expert in her field.
Она настоящий эксперт в своей области.
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

боа constrictor
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
Боа-констриктор обвил свою добычу.
C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

издавать громкий звук
Meaning
to make a loud, harsh sound
Example
The car horns blared all night.
Гудки машин гремели всю ночь.
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.
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

барометр атмосферного давления
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
Барометр показал, что приближается шторм.
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

чернить
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
Дым от огня начал чернить стены.
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

блокировка
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
Засор в трубе вызвал переполнение воды на кухне.
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.
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

ошеломить
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
Сложность головоломки ошеломила его разум.
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 /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

адвокат
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
Адвокат страстно защищал дело перед судьей.
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

благожелательный, щедрый, добрый
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
Его благожелательная природа сделала его любимым.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

шутки
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
Коллеги наслаждались легкими шутками во время встречи.
C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

сказать что-то неожиданно
Meaning
to say something suddenly without thinking
Example
He blurts out the secret accidentally.
Он случайно сказал секрет.
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 /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

потерять близкого человека
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
Она потеряла своего мужа в прошлом году.
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

краткость
Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
Краткость речи удерживала внимание аудитории.
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 /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

очевидный
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
Явное пренебрежение компанией правилами безопасности вызвало гнев общественности.
C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

двусторонние переговоры
Meaning
Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.
Example
Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.
Двусторонние переговоры решают споры.
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.
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

основной удар
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
Маленький город испытал основной удар шторма.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

суета, шум
Meaning
to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place
Example
The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.
Рынок был полон продавцов и покупателей.
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

билатеральный
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
Две страны подписали двустороннее торговое соглашение.
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.
C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

воинственный или агрессивный
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
Его воинственное отношение часто приводит к конфликтам.
C1 noun /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/

Bitter Gourd

горькая дыня
Meaning
a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties
Example
Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.
Горькая дыня отлично подходит для контроля уровня сахара в крови.
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

опечаленный
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
Опечаленная семья получила много соболезнований.
C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

пьяный
Meaning
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
Example
The party became boozy as the night went on.
По мере того как ночь продолжалась, вечеринка стала пьяной.
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

кусающий; пронизывающий холод; резкая критика
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
Пронизывающий холод заставил всех дрожать.
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

запускать бизнес с использованием личных ресурсов без внешнего финансирования
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
Он начал свой бизнес с минимальными ресурсами.
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

бригада
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
Пожарная бригада быстро приехала, чтобы потушить пламя.
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

батальон
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
Батальон был развернут на передовую.
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

рыгать
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
После того как он выпил газировку, он громко рыгнул.
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

предатель; изменник
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
Предатель был разоблачен и столкнулся с серьезными последствиями.
C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

бронхит
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
Врач диагностировал у него острый бронхит.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪtl/

brittle

хрупкий
Meaning
easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break
Example
The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily.
Стекло было настолько хрупким, что оно легко треснуло.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

грудь
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
Она держала секрет близко к своей груди.
C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

рабство; плен
Meaning
the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
Example
The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.
Люди боролись, чтобы выбраться из рабства угнетения.
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.
C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

отказываться
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
Она колебалась подписать контракт, не прочитав его полностью.
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

алкоголь
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
Они купили алкоголь для вечеринки.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

бальзам
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
Бальзам помог облегчить боль от ее солнечного ожога.
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 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

район
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
Бруклин — район Нью-Йорка.
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

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

byline

строка с именем автора
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
Её строка появилась на первой странице газеты.
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

сохранение биоразнообразия
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
Сохранение биоразнообразия критически важно для экологического баланса.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

побледнеть
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Она побледнела, увидев кровь.
C1 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

кроме, за исключением
Meaning
except for; if not for
Example
Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.
Кроме чуда, команда не выиграет чемпионат.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

бык
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
Фермер использовал быка для вспашки поля.
C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

кровопролитие; резня
Meaning
the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
Example
The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.
Мирный договор был подписан, чтобы предотвратить дальнейшее кровопролитие.
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 /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

перила
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
Она крепко держалась за перила, спускаясь по лестнице.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

растущий
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
Технологическая отрасль, набирающая обороты, привлекла много инвесторов.
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

фанат / полировать
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
Он фанат кино, который смотрит фильмы каждую неделю.
C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

обезглавить
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
Исторический источник описывает, как предателя обезглавили в качестве наказания.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/

bourgeois

буржуа
Meaning
Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Example
The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers.
Роман критикует буржуазный образ жизни городских жителей.
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

палка / символ власти
Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
Дирижёр поднял свой батон, чтобы начать симфонию.
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

жарить на гриле
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
Она жарила курицу до золотистой корочки.
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.
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

бомбардировка
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
Город пережил сильную бомбардировку во время войны.
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 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.
C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

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

backhanded

косвенный или саркастический
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
Она сделала ему косвенный комплимент по поводу его работы.
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.
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.