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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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

booking

бронирование
Meaning
the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.
Example
I made a booking for a hotel room in advance.
Я забронировал номер в отеле заранее.
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

скос
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
Плотник срезал углы стола.
B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

задуть
Meaning
to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically
Example
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
Она задула свечи на своём праздничном торте.
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.
B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

бюстгальтер
Meaning
a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.
Она купила удобный бюстгальтер для повседневной носки.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

бигамист
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
Этот человек был арестован за то, что был бигамистом.
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.
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 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

блефующий
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
В конце концов все поняли, что он был просто блефующим.
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.
A2 noun /bɒs/

boss

босс
Meaning
a person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization
Example
Her boss gave her a new project to complete.
Её босс дал ей новый проект для выполнения.
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

рядом с
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
Она сидела рядом со своей лучшей подругой во время церемонии.
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

двухлетний
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
Двухлетний фестиваль привлекает тысячи посетителей.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

варварство
Meaning
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
Example
The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.
Барбаризм военных преступлений потряс всю международную общественность.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

поведение
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
Учитель похвалил ее хорошее поведение в классе.
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

под; ниже
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
Сокровище лежит под старым деревом.
B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

задняя часть
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
Дети скатились с холма на своем заднем.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

нетерпимость
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
Её нетерпимость мешала ей принимать людей с другими убеждениями.
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

лаять
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
Лай гончих эхом разнесся по лесу.
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.
A2 noun /belt/

Belt

ремень
Meaning
a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration
Example
He tightened his belt before going for a run.
Он затянул ремень перед тем, как идти на пробежку.
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.
C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

бугамвиллия
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
Бугамвиллия, взбирающаяся по садовой стене, создает красивое фиолетовое шоу.
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

заранее; раньше; предварительно
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Мы все подготовили заранее.
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.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Behaviour

поведение
Meaning
the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves
Example
His behaviour at the meeting was very professional.
Его поведение на собрании было очень профессиональным.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

колокольня
Meaning
A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.
Example
The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.
Колокольня церкви вмещала большой бронзовый колокол.
C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

размышлять тревожно
Meaning
to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time
Example
He sat alone, brooding over his failures.
Он сидел один, тревожно размышляя над своими неудачами.
C2 verb /ˈbɒtənaɪz/

botanize

изучать растения
Meaning
to study plants in their natural environment
Example
They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation.
Они пошли в лес, чтобы изучать растения во время отпуска.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

бизнесвумен
Meaning
a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company
Example
The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.
Бизнесвумен расширила свою компанию на международные рынки.
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.
A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

рождение; начало; исток;
Meaning
the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something
Example
The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.
Рождение их первого ребенка было радостным моментом.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

банкир
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
Банкир одобрил кредит после проверки документов.
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.
C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

биоремедиация
Meaning
The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.
Example
Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.
Биоремедиация помогает удалять токсины из загрязненной почвы.
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.
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.
B1 noun /bʌlb/

bulb

Meaning
a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants
Example
The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

связывать
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Эта сила связывает кварки вместе.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

упрямый
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
Упрямый принтер отказался работать, когда он был наиболее необходим.
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

приносить
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
Пожалуйста, принесите свои книги на урок завтра.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

скучный
Meaning
not interesting or exciting; dull.
Example
The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.
Лекция была настолько скучной, что несколько студентов уснули.
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

большой
Meaning
large in size, extent, or importance
Example
They moved into a big house with plenty of space.
Они переехали в большой дом с большим количеством пространства.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

самодовольный
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
Самодовольный студент несколько раз перебил учителя.
B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

дышать
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
Было трудно дышать в дымном помещении.
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.
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

резкий
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
Его резкий ответ завершил разговор.
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

поглощенный, влюбленный до безумия
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
Он был полностью поглощен ее обаянием.
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.
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.
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

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

Boldly

смело; без страха
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
Она смело шагнула вперед, чтобы встретиться с вызовом.
B2 noun /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 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.
A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

кусать
Meaning
to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect
Example
The dog might bite if it feels threatened.
Собака может укусить, если она почувствует угрозу.
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.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

оплакивать
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
Она оплакивала потерю дома своего детства.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

необходимо
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
Каждому гражданину необходимо следовать закону.
A2 noun /bɪl/

Bill

клюв
Meaning
the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat
Example
The duck used its bill to filter food from the water.
Утка использовала свой клюв, чтобы отфильтровать еду из воды.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

фоновая информация
Meaning
the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances
Example
She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.
У нее сильный фон в математике и информатике.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

тщеславный человек
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
Все избегали тщеславного человека на вечеринке, потому что он не прекращал хвастаться.
A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

бар, блокировать
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
Они решили встретиться в баре после работы.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /bəˈnæn.ə/

Banana

банан
Meaning
a long curved fruit with yellow skin and soft sweet flesh
Example
Bananas are a good source of potassium.
Бананы — хороший источник калия.
B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

регресс
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
После нескольких месяцев прогресса, он начал возвращаться к старым привычкам.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

непристойный
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
Непристойные шутки комика заставили публику смеяться и краснеть.
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

право по рождению
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
Свобода считается правом по рождению каждого человека.
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.
A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

мальчик
Meaning
a male child or young male person
Example
The boy ran across the playground.
Мальчик бегал по игровой площадке.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

система обмена
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
Древние цивилизации использовали систему обмена для торговли.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

смело
Meaning
in a way that shows courage and determination
Example
The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.
Пожарный смело вошел в горящее здание.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

хранитель
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
Хранитель обязан бережно относиться к имуществу.
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

старший помощник судна
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
Ботсвен контролировал моряков на палубе.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

задерживать
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
Тяжелое движение задержало наше прибытие на вечеринку.
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

украшать
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
Она была украшена дешевыми украшениями.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

популяция бабочек
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
Популяция бабочек уменьшается из-за утраты среды обитания.
A2 verb /bæt/

bat

бить битой
Meaning
to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids
Example
She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.
Она кокетливо моргает ресницами.
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

носитель; держатель документа
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
Носитель этого сообщения должен доставить его быстро.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

масляная рыба
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
Масляная рыба популярна в бенгальской кухне.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

бухта
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
Моряки пришвартовались в тихих водах бухты.
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.
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

биоцид
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
Биоциды помогают контролировать вредителей и уменьшать распространение болезней.
C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

бетельный орех
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
Бетельный орех часто жуют в странах Южной Азии.
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 /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

жук
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
Черный жук скакал по садовой дорожке.
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.