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.

B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

бусина

Meaning

a small round object with a hole through it for threading

Example

She made a necklace with colorful beads.

Она сделала ожерелье с разноцветными бусинами.

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 /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.

C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

смущать

Meaning

to cause someone to be confused or puzzled

Example

The complex instructions bewildered the students.

Сложные инструкции озадачили студентов.

A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

младенец

Meaning

a very young child, especially one newly or recently born

Example

The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.

Младенец спокойно спит в кроватке.

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.

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 /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.

B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

кабина

Meaning

a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.

Example

He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.

Он вошел в кабину для голосования, чтобы отдать свой голос.

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.

B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

скоба; готовиться

Meaning

a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult

Example

She braced herself for the strong wind.

Она подготовилась к сильному ветру.

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.

C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

фанат / полировать

Meaning

A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.

Example

He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.

Он фанат кино, который смотрит фильмы каждую неделю.

A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

красивый; привлекательный; очаровательный;

Meaning

pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure

Example

She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.

У неё красивый голос, который очаровывает всех.

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.

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.

B1 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

ярко

Meaning

in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner

Example

The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.

Звезды ярко сияли на чистом ночном небе.

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.

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.

B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

заранее; раньше; предварительно

Meaning

in advance; ahead of time; earlier

Example

We prepared everything beforehand.

Мы все подготовили заранее.

B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

посадка

Meaning

Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Example

The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.

Исследователи садились на корабль в порту.

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 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 /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.

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.

B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

ячмень

Meaning

a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed

Example

The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.

Фермер собрал ячмень с его полей осенью.

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.

C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

временный лагерь

Meaning

a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers

Example

The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.

Альпинисты устроили временный лагерь на склоне горы.

A2 noun breɪn

brain

мозг

Meaning

The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity

Example

The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.

Мозг может сосредоточиться только на одной вещи за раз.

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.

A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

миллиард

Meaning

the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)

Example

The company is worth more than a billion dollars.

Компания стоит более одного миллиарда долларов.

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.

A2 noun /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

butterfly

бабочка

Meaning

an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day

Example

A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.

Прекрасная бабочка приземлилась на цветок.

C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

благожелательный, щедрый, добрый

Meaning

Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.

Example

His benevolent nature made him beloved.

Его благожелательная природа сделала его любимым.

C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

мор

Meaning

A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.

Example

The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.

Засуха была мором для урожая фермера.

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.

A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

коричневый

Meaning

having the color of earth or wood; dark colored

Example

She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.

У неё красивые карие глаза, которые сверкают на солнце.

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.

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 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

бальзамовый цветок

Meaning

a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin

Example

The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.

Цветы бальзамового растения в саду распустились великолепно в различных оттенках розового и фиолетового.

B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

браслет

Meaning

a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry

Example

She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.

Она носила красивые золотые браслеты на запястьях.

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 noun /blʌd/

Blood

кровь

Meaning

the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body

Example

The doctor took a blood sample for testing.

Доктор взял образец крови для анализа.

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.

B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

бизон

Meaning

a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison

Example

The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.

Буйвол пасся мирно на лугу.

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?

B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

книжный продавец

Meaning

a person who sells books, especially as a business

Example

The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.

Книжный продавец порекомендовал отличный роман для моего летнего чтения.

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.

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.

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

биологический

Meaning

relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms

Example

She is studying biological sciences at university.

Она изучает биологические науки в университете.

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.

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.

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.

A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

фасоль

Meaning

an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants

Example

We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.

Мы посадили зеленую фасоль в нашем огороде этой весной.

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.

B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

браслет

Meaning

an ornamental band worn around the wrist

Example

She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.

Она получила золотой браслет в подарок на день рождения.

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.

A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

миска

Meaning

a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid

Example

She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.

Она подала суп в большой керамической миске.

B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

едва; только что; почти нет

Meaning

scarcely; only just; almost not

Example

I barely passed the exam.

Я едва сдал экзамен.

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.

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.

A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

мяч

Meaning

a round object used in games or sports

Example

The children played with a ball in the park.

Дети играли с мячом в парке.

B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

булочка

Meaning

a small round bread roll, often sweet

Example

I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.

Я купил свежие булочки из пекарни этим утром.

C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

хаос; шумное замешательство

Meaning

a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder

Example

The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.

Класс был полным хаосом после срабатывания пожарной сигнализации.

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.

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.

A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

пока

Meaning

used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell

Example

I said bye to her before leaving.

Я сказал пока перед уходом.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

кроме того

Meaning

in addition to; moreover; furthermore

Example

Besides being smart, he is also kind.

Кроме того, он добрый, помимо того, что умный.

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.

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.

B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

боулер

Meaning

a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown

Example

The bowler took three wickets in the first over.

Боулер взял три вики в первом овере.

C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

принижать

Meaning

To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.

Example

He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.

Он часто унижал своих коллег, чтобы почувствовать себя выше.

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.

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.

C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

шутки

Meaning

playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

Example

The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.

Коллеги наслаждались легкими шутками во время встречи.

B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

металлическая скоба

Meaning

A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.

Example

The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.

Полка была удержана сильной металлической скобой.

B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

просматривать

Meaning

To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store

Example

She likes to browse books in the library.

Она любит просматривать книги в библиотеке.

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 /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.

B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

напиток

Meaning

a drink, especially one other than water

Example

Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?

Хотите ли вы горячий или холодный напиток с вашим приемом пищи?

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.

Meaning

To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.

Example

Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.

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.

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.

A2 noun /bel/

Bell

колокол

Meaning

a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck

Example

The church bell rang at noon.

Церковный колокол прозвонил в полдень.

B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

бомбардировщик

Meaning

military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets

Example

The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.

Эскадрилья бомбардировщиков пролетела над городом на рассвете.

C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

промывать мозги

Meaning

to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation

Example

The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.

Группа пыталась промывать мозги новым участникам.

C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

подлинный; настоящий; законный

Meaning

genuine; authentic; legitimate

Example

She is a bonafide expert in her field.

Она настоящий эксперт в своей области.

B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

кратко

Meaning

in a short and clear way; for a short time

Example

Please explain the problem briefly.

Пожалуйста, объясните проблему кратко.

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 /brɪm/

Brim

край; оправа; лента

Meaning

the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something

Example

The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.

Широкий край его шляпы защищал его от палящего солнца.

C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

жестокость

Meaning

extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment

Example

The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.

Жестокость нападения потрясла всё сообщество.

C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

бурлеск

Meaning

A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.

Example

The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.

Спектакль был остроумным бурлеском традиционной оперы.

C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

потерять близкого человека

Meaning

to deprive someone of a loved one through death

Example

She was bereaved of her husband last year.

Она потеряла своего мужа в прошлом году.

B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

бюрократия

Meaning

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Example

Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.

Чрезмерная бюрократия может замедлить процесс принятия решений.

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.

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.

C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

нarrативная песня

Meaning

a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic

Example

The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.

Певец исполнил трогательную балладу о потерянной любви.

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.

B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

счастье

Meaning

the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.

Example

Deep breathing can help you relax.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

пегий

Meaning

Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.

Example

The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.

Фермер владел пегой коровой с характерными полосами.

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 /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

боксёр; боксёрские трусы; порода собаки

Meaning

a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog

Example

The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.

Боксёр усердно тренировался каждое утро перед чемпионатом.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

выпуклый / круглый

Meaning

Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.

Example

The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.

У лягушки был выпуклый нос и большие глаза.

C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

поклажедатель

Meaning

a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement

Example

The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.

Поклажедатель передал ценное произведение музею.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

бесстыдный

Meaning

shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed

Example

He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.

Он сказал бесстыдную ложь перед всеми.

A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

ванна; купание

Meaning

the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing

Example

I take a hot bath every evening.

Я принимаю горячую ванну каждое вечер.

C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

звериный

Meaning

Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.

Example

The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.

Заключённых обращались по зверски.