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C1 noun /bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

Book binder

переплетчик книг
Meaning
a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them
Example
The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.
Старый переплетчик тщательно восстанавливал древнюю рукопись.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

биография
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
В библиотеке есть старая биография поэта.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

плавучесть, жизнерадостность
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Её естественная жизнерадостность подняла настроение в группе.
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

балет
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
Она тренируется в классическом балете в течение многих лет.
C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

золото или серебро в слитках
Meaning
Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.
Example
The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.
Банк хранит золото в слитках в своих хранилищах.
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 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

любящий книги; ученый
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
Она была известна своей книжной натурой и любовью к литературе.
C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

делать что-то мокрым, грязным и неопрятным, таща это через грязь или воду
Meaning
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
Example
The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.
Дети вернулись домой, насквозь промокшие после игры в дождь.
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

бригадир
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
Бригадир осмотрел войска перед парадом.
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.
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.
B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

граница
Meaning
A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
Example
The river marks the boundary.
Река обозначает границу.
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 /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.
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

поворот; изгиб
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
Впереди на реке резкий поворот.
C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

солоноватый
Meaning
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
Example
The river estuary contained brackish water.
В устье реки была солоноватая вода.
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 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.
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

печь
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
Она испекла торт для дня рождения своей подруги.
C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

связанный с пьянством
Meaning
Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.
Example
The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.
Студенты устроили пьяную вечеринку после экзаменов.
B1 verb /ˈberi/

bury

захоронить
Meaning
to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely
Example
The dog buries its bone in the yard.
Собака закапывает свою кость в саду.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

бульон
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
Она добавила овощи в бульон для усиления вкуса.
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.
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.
A2 noun /biː/

Bee

пчела
Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
Пчела собрала нектар с цветка.
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 /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.
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.
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 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 verb /breɪd/

braid

косичка
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
Она заплела свои волосы перед тем, как пойти в школу.
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 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.
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

лук
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
Лучник натянул свой лук и прицелился в мишень.
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.
C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

искажение / ухудшение
Meaning
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
Example
Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.
Критики назвали ремейк извращением оригинального фильма.
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

тривиальные эмоции
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
Конец фильма был батетичным, а не трагичным.
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

скамейка
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
Ученики сидели на скамье.
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.
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 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.
A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

яркий
Meaning
giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color
Example
The artist used bright colors in her painting.
Художник использовал яркие цвета в своей картине.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

тяжелый ботинок
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
Фермер носил старые броуганы, работая в поле.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

дыхательные техники
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
Дыхательные техники помогают снизить стресс и тревогу.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

дыхание
Meaning
The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.
Example
He took a deep breath before speaking.
Он сделал глубокий вдох перед тем, как заговорить.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

шантажировать
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
Он пытался шантажировать её, угрожая раскрыть документы.
C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

большой цветной платок
Meaning
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
Example
He tied a red bandanna around his neck.
Он завязал красный платок вокруг своей шеи.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrdʒən/

burgeon

расти быстро
Meaning
To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.
Example
The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened.
Население города начало быстро расти после открытия нового завода.
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.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

равнодушный, безразличный
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
После многих лет роскошных путешествий, она почувствовала равнодушие к очередной поездке в Париж.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

смущённый
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
Он выглядел смущённым после того, как услышал сложные инструкции.
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 /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.
A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

оба
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
Оба ребенка были взволнованы поездкой.
C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

разделить на две части
Meaning
to divide into two branches or parts
Example
The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.
Дорога разделяется на два отдельных пути на холме.
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.
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.
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

ширина
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
Ширина его знаний впечатлила всех.
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.
B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

торговаться
Meaning
to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal
Example
She likes to bargain at the local market.
Она любит торговаться на местном рынке.
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 /bɜːrθ/

Berth

спальное место; место для сна на корабле, поезде или другом транспортном средстве
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
Я забронировал верхнюю полку в ночном поезде.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

сложный
Meaning
Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.
Example
The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.
Новые налоговые регламенты настолько сложны, что их понимают немногие.
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 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 verb /blɜːr/

blur

размывать
Meaning
to make something unclear or difficult to see
Example
Tears blurred her vision.
Слезы размазали её зрение.
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 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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

злословить
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
Неправильно злословить о коллегах за их спиной.
C2 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.
C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

околдовать
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
Выступление танцовщицы очаровало зрителей.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

сплющенный рис
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
Сплющенный рис часто едят с молоком и сахаром на завтрак.
B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

сжигание
Meaning
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.
Example
Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.
Сжигание мусора усугубляет загрязнение воздуха.
A1 noun /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

building

здание
Meaning
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.
Example
The old building was renovated into a museum.
Старое здание было отремонтировано и превращено в музей.
B2 verb /buːst/

boost

повышать
Meaning
To increase, improve, or raise something.
Example
The company launched a campaign to boost sales.
Компания запустила кампанию для увеличения продаж.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

пьяница
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
Его пьянствующие привычки беспокоили его семью.
C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

страшилка / страх
Meaning
An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.
Example
The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.
Угроза инфляции стала политическим бугабу.
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

businessman

бизнесмен
Meaning
a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities
Example
The businessman invested heavily in new technology.
Бизнесмен значительно инвестировал в новые технологии.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

первопроходец
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
Компания рассматривается как первопроходец в технологической индустрии.
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.
C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

вид плотной шерстяной ткани
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
Старый карточный стол был покрыт изношенным бейзом.
A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

Meaning
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
Example
He felt better after taking the medicine.
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

бомбардир
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
Бомбардир сбросил бомбы с точностью.
B1 noun /bɪərd/

Beard

борода
Meaning
hair that grows on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face
Example
He grew a long beard during the winter months.
Он отрастил длинную бороду зимой.
B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

подробный план
Meaning
A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.
Example
The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.
Архитектор представил подробный план для нового здания.
C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

наглый
Meaning
self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way
Example
His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.
Его наглые комментарии оскорбили многих людей на собрании.
A2 verb /blɒk/

block

блокировать
Meaning
to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress
Example
The fallen tree blocks the road.
Упавшее дерево блокирует дорогу.
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 /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.
B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

кустарник
Meaning
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
Example
A rabbit was hiding under the bush.
Кролик прятался под кустарником.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

безделушка
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
Она носила блестящую безделушку на шее.
A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

битва
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
Солдаты готовились к последней битве.
C2 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.
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.
B1 noun ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

balanced diet

сбалансированная диета
Meaning
A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.
Example
A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
Сбалансированная диета необходима для поддержания хорошего здоровья.
A1 noun /breɪk/

break

перерыв
Meaning
A pause in work or during an activity or event.
Example
Short breaks refresh your mind.
Короткие перерывы освежают ваш разум.
A1 noun /bɜːrd/

bird

птица
Meaning
a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly
Example
A bird was singing on the tree branch.
Птица пела на ветке дерева.
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

назад; в обратном порядке
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
Он считал задом наперед от десяти до одного.
C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

успокаивать
Meaning
to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind
Example
The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.
Капитан пытался успокоить беспокойную команду.
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

запугивать / принуждать
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
Адвокат пытался запугать свидетеля.
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

букет; гроздь; пучок
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
Она собрала букет цветов из сада для своей матери.
C2 verb /ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

bowdlerize

удаление оскорбительных частей
Meaning
to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate
Example
The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children.
Редактор отредактировал роман, чтобы он стал подходящим для детей.
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.
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.
C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

ржание
Meaning
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
Example
The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
Осёл начал громко ржать на поле.
B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

жужжание
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
Я слышал жужжание телефона во время встречи.
C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

бучолический
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
Они наслаждались буколическим пикником у реки.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

мускулистый
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
Этот мускулистый человек легко поднял тяжёлую коробку.