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C2 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

помпезный язык
Meaning
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
Example
His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.
Его предвыборная речь была полна бомбастов, но не хватало настоящего содержания.
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

черная змея
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
Черная змея ползла по траве.
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

осаждать, беспокоить
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
Компания была осаждена постоянными жалобами от своих клиентов.
B1 noun ˈbæriə(r)

barrier

барьер
Meaning
A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
Example
The barrier prevented entry.
Барьер предотвратил вход.
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

двухпалатный
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
В Соединенных Штатах есть двухпалатный парламент, состоящий из Сената и Палаты представителей.
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

проклятие
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
Пробки — это проклятие городской жизни.
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

внезапный громкий звук; сильный удар или удар
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
Дверь захлопнулась с громким звуком, разбудив всех.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

банальная идея
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
Его речь была полна старых банальных идей о тяжелом труде.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

пышная и привлекательная женщина
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
Актрису описали как жизнерадостную и пышную женщину.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

громкие слова
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
Менеджер говорил о том, как уволит людей, но ничего не сделал.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

поле битвы
Meaning
a place where a battle is fought
Example
The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.
Поле битвы было покрыто остатками боя.
A1 noun, verb /baɪk/

bike

велосипед
Meaning
a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle
Example
He biked to school every day.
Он ездил в школу на велосипеде каждый день.
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

Британия
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
Британия является символом Великобритании с римских времен.
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 /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

пузырь
Meaning
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
Example
The children chased the bubbles in the air.
Дети гнались за пузырями в воздухе.
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

докучать, приставать
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
Журналист продолжал докучать политику вопросами.
B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

смешивать
Meaning
to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously
Example
She blends the ingredients carefully.
Она тщательно смешивает ингредиенты.
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.
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 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 /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

узкое место
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
Узкий мост является основным узким местом в часы пик.
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 /braɪn/

brine

солёная вода
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
Оливки хранились в солёной воде, чтобы оставаться свежими.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

замешанный, затуманенный
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
Его разум чувствовал себя запутанным после долгой и утомительной встречи.
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

испортить
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
Он полностью испортил работу по ремонту.
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

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

befoul

загрязнять
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
Фабричные отходы загрязнили реку.
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.
C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/

baconian

беконианский
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
Исследователь следовал беконианскому подходу к наблюдениям и экспериментированию.
A2 verb /bɛɡ/

beg

просить
Meaning
to ask for something earnestly; to request humbly
Example
The child begged for a new toy.
Ребёнок попросил новую игрушку.
C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

жестокий; варварский; дикий
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
Жестокое обращение с заключёнными было осуждено правозащитными организациями.
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 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 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

поднять
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Она решила поднять вопрос о зарплате с менеджером.
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

позвоночник
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
Он повредил свой позвоночник в аварии.
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.
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.
A1 preposition, adverb /bɪˈtwiːn/

between

между
Meaning
at, into, or across the space separating two objects or regions
Example
She sat between her two friends.
Она сидела между своими двумя друзьями.
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

ограниченный
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
Его ограниченное отношение не позволяло ему увидеть полную картину.
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

бономия
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
Встреча была полна смеха и бономии.
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.
A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

кнопка
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
Нажмите кнопку, чтобы активировать устройство.
C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

способность организма усваивать вещества
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
Биоусвояемость куркумы увеличивается при употреблении с черным перцем.
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.
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.
C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

богохульствовать
Meaning
to speak irreverently about God or sacred things
Example
He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.
Его обвинили в богохульстве во время горячего спора.
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.
A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

слово или характеристика британского английского
Meaning
a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English
Example
The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.
Слово 'lorry' — это хорошо известный бритицизм.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

угрожающий
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
После оскорбления она взглянула на него угрожающим взглядом.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

поддержка
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
Проект получил поддержку от нескольких крупных инвесторов.
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.
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 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

епископ
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
Епископ произнес мощную проповедь во время воскресного богослужения.
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.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

случаться
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
Тот, кто нарушает правила, понесет последствия.
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 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

опечаленный
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
Опечаленная семья получила много соболезнований.
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

обмениваться (словами, идеями)
Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
Они перебрасывались шутками через стол.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

прямо; без церемоний
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
Он сказал ей прямо, что она была не права.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

ракушка
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
Корпус старого корабля был покрыт ракушками.
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.
C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

распространять слухи
Meaning
to spread a rumor or report widely
Example
The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.
Скандал быстро разнесся по городу.
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

правдоподобный
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
Её рассказ был настолько детализирован, что он казался правдоподобным.
A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

спальня
Meaning
A room used for sleeping in.
Example
The children were playing in the bedroom.
Дети играли в спальне.
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

опоздавший
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
Она прислала мне опоздавшую открытку с днём рождения.
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.
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.
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

жест призыва / небольшой ручей
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
Слуга пришел по велению своего хозяина.
C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

самофинансирование
Meaning
Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.
Example
Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.
Многие предприниматели полагаются на бутстрэппинг для запуска своих бизнесов.
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 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.
C2 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

обручённый
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
Она представила его как своего обручённого.
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.
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.
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

поддерживать; делать резервную копию; отступать
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
Пожалуйста, сделайте резервную копию файлов перед обновлением системы.
A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

существование; живое существо; состояние существования
Meaning
existence; a living creature; the state of existing
Example
Every human being deserves respect and dignity.
Каждое человеческое существо заслуживает уважения и достоинства.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

краткий; сжатый
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
Адвокат получил подробный бриф по предстоящему судебному делу.
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 /baɪl/

Bile

желчь
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
Печень вырабатывает желчь, чтобы помочь переваривать жиры.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

бабочка
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Прекрасная бабочка села на цветок.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

онеметь
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
Ледяной ветер за считанные минуты онемел его пальцы.
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.
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.
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 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

глупость
Meaning
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
Example
His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.
Его постоянная глупость раздражала серьезную аудиторию.
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.
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

округлая капсула с семенами (например, у хлопка или льна)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
Фермер осмотрел хлопковый бол, чтобы проверить его качество.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

цвести
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
Маленький сад начал цвести весной.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

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

breech

Задняя часть ствола оружия; положение ребенка в утробе, когда ягодицы или ноги выходят первыми при родах.
Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
Винтовка была загружена через затвор.
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

бохемный
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
Она украсила свою квартиру в богемном стиле с яркими тканями.
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

строить мост, создавать соединения
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
Новая инициатива сокращает разрыв между городским и сельским развитием.
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.
C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

красивая женщина
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
Она была самой красивой дамой на балу в тот вечер.
B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

бойкотировать
Meaning
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Example
They decided to boycott the company's products.
Они решили бойкотировать продукты компании.
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

удар; мощный удар рукой, оружием или твердым предметом
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
Боксер нанес разрушительный удар своему сопернику.
A2 verb /ˈbɑroʊ/

borrow

одолжить
Meaning
to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan
Example
Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
Могу ли я одолжить твою ручку на минутку?
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

умолять
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
Он умолял судью о милосердии.
C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

обманывать
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
Мошенник пытался обмануть невинных людей ложными обещаниями.
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.
C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

хвастливое поведение
Meaning
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
Example
His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.
Его бесконечное хвастливое поведение надоело всем на вечеринке.
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.
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.