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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.
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

ждать
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
Он решил подождать, прежде чем сделать шаг.
C2 adjective /blaɪð/

blithe

беспечный
Meaning
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.
Example
She had a blithe disregard for the rules.
Она беззаботно пренебрегала правилами.
B1 noun /bʌɡ/

Bug

жук
Meaning
a small insect; a defect in a computer program
Example
I found a bug crawling on my bed sheets.
Я нашел жука, ползающего по моим простыням.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

низкий мужской голос
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
Баритон певца впечатлил публику.
A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

одеяло
Meaning
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
Example
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.
Она завернулась в теплое одеяло в холодную ночь.
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 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

замарать
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
Дети испачкали стену краской.
B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

горечь
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
Она говорила с горечью о своем бывшем работодателе.
C2 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

подходить
Meaning
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
Example
Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.
Формальная одежда подходит к серьёзности события.
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 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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /brʌʃ/

Brush

щетка
Meaning
a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming
Example
I brush my teeth every morning with a soft brush.
Я чищу зубы каждое утро мягкой щеткой.
B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

загрязнять
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
Его одежда была загрязнена грязью.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

книжный магазин
Meaning
a retail store where books are sold
Example
She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.
Она провела час в маленьком книжном магазине.
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

разделенный на две части
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
Река разделилась на две части, когда она текла вокруг острова.
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.
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 /broʊˈʃʊr/

brochure

брошюра
Meaning
a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising
Example
The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package.
Туристический агент дал нам брошюру о пакете для отдыха.
C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

жестокая атака
Meaning
a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side
Example
The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.
Политик начал жестокую атаку против своего оппонента.
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 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

льстить
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
Он льстил чиновникам, чтобы получить их поддержку.
A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

черный
Meaning
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Example
She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
Она надела красивое черное платье на вечеринку.
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

клюв
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
У орла острый клюв для разрывания мяса.
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.
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.
A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

баланс
Meaning
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Example
Balance among powers prevents conflicts.
Баланс сил предотвращает конфликты.
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 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 /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.
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 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.
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

гигант
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
Компания выросла в корпоративного гиганта.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

корсаж
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
Она носила платье с вышитым корсажем.
B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

пакет; связка
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.
Почтальон доставил пачку писем в наш дом.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈboʊɡəs/

bogus

поддельный
Meaning
false, fake, or not genuine
Example
The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.
Полиция арестовала его за использование поддельного удостоверения личности.
C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

грубый
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
Его грубое поведение испортило ужин на вечеринке.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

простыня
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
Чистая белая простыня была мягкой на ее коже.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

занят
Meaning
actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
Example
He is too busy to answer the phone.
Он слишком занят, чтобы ответить на телефон.
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.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

отварной
Meaning
cooked in boiling water
Example
She served boiled eggs for breakfast.
Она подала вареные яйца на завтрак.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

граница
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
Они пересекли границу между Францией и Испанией на поезде.
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

амбар
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
Фермер держит своих коров в амбаре.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

лодка
Meaning
a small vessel for traveling over water
Example
We took a small boat to cross the river.
Мы взяли маленькую лодку, чтобы переправиться через реку.
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 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.
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

вид деревянной флейты (большой деревянный музыкальный инструмент)
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
Оркестр представил прекрасное соло на басуне.
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 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 /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

голубая кровь
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
Она пришла из семьи голубой крови с веками королевского наследия.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

british

британский
Meaning
relating to Great Britain or its people
Example
She loves British culture and traditions.
Ей нравится британская культура и традиции.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

быть необходимым или подходящим для того, чтобы кто-то что-то сделал
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
Тебе следует изучить материал перед экзаменом.
C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

рассеивать
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
Земля была покрыта осенними листьями.
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

резюме
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
Пожалуйста, отправьте свое резюме вместе с заявкой на работу.
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.
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

беатифицировать
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
Папа решил беатифицировать мученика за его веру и жертву.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

бомбардировка
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
Город был разрушен в результате бомбардировки.
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

бастард тик
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
Дерево бастард тик цветет яркими оранжевыми цветами весной.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

разбойник
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
Путники были атакованы разбойниками в горах.
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

морской суп
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
Мы заказали омаровый биск в ресторане.
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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

обручиться
Meaning
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
Example
He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.
Он был обручен с принцессой в юном возрасте.
A2 noun /brænd/

brand

бренд
Meaning
a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name
Example
Nike is a popular brand of sportswear.
Nike - популярный бренд спортивной одежды.
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

очаровательный
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
Она носила очаровательную улыбку, которая покорила всех в комнате.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

безупречный
Meaning
innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame
Example
She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.
Она оставалась спокойной и безупречной на протяжении всего расследования.
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

блейзер
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
Он выглядел стильно в своем темно-синем блейзере на мероприятии.
A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

тело
Meaning
the physical structure of a person or animal
Example
Exercise helps keep the body healthy.
Упражнения помогают поддерживать тело в здоровом состоянии.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis

основа
Meaning
the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process
Example
Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.
Доверие - основа любых сильных отношений.
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.
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 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.
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

метла
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
Она использовала старую метлу, чтобы подмести опавшие листья с веранды.
B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

храбрость
Meaning
Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.
Example
The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.
Храбрость наших солдат незабвенно.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

Процесс создания и продвижения идентичности бренда или компании
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
Эффективный брендинг — это ключ к построению лояльности клиентов.
B2 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.
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 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

банкрот
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
Компания обанкротилась после лет плохого финансового управления.
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

горько; жестоко
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
Она горько пожаловалась на несправедливое обращение.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

подвал
Meaning
the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level
Example
We store old furniture in the basement.
Мы храним старую мебель в подвале.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

разрыхлитель теста
Meaning
a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods
Example
The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.
Рецепт требует две чайные ложки разрыхлителя теста.
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

бухта
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
Лодки пришвартованы в бухте.
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.
A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

коробка
Meaning
a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things
Example
She put her toys in the wooden box.
Она положила свои игрушки в деревянную коробку.
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

брокерская комиссия
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
Недвижимость брокерская комиссия помогла им найти новый дом.
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 /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

вал
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
Стены крепости служили валом против вражеских атак.
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.
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 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

обручение
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
Их обручение было объявлено в деревне.
B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

тормозить
Meaning
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
Example
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
Он резко затормозил, чтобы не сбить собаку.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

дно; низ
Meaning
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
Example
The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.
Сундук с сокровищами был на дне океана.
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

основной; базовый;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
Изучение базовой английской грамматики необходимо для новичков.
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

скучный
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
Суп был слишком скучным для моего вкуса.