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C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

показное мужество или уверенность, не соответствующие действительности
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
Его бравадо скрывало его нервозность перед выступлением.
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 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 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

бартерщик
Meaning
A person who trades goods or services without using money.
Example
The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.
Бартерер обменял фрукты на посуду.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

жук
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
Черный жук скакал по садовой дорожке.
B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

отварной
Meaning
cooked in boiling water
Example
She served boiled eggs for breakfast.
Она подала вареные яйца на завтрак.
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

стая, группа
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
Стая лебедей плавала на озере.
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

неровный; ухабистый
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
Неровная дорога сделала поездку на машине очень неудобной.
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.
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.
C2 verb /breɪz/

braze

пайка
Meaning
To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.
Example
The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.
Механик припоил сломанный трубопровод, чтобы устранить утечку.
A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

бизнес; предприятие; торговля
Meaning
work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services
Example
He started his own business after graduating from university.
Он начал свой бизнес после окончания университета.
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.
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 /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

благословение; дар;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
Здоровье — это благословение, которое мы должны ценить.
C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

отправляться; прибегать
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
После ужина она отправилась в свою комнату читать.
B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

ставка; предложение
Meaning
an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something
Example
She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.
Она сделала ставку на старинную вазу на аукционе.
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.
A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

брат
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
Мой брат старше меня на два года.
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

созерцать; лицезреть
Meaning
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Example
She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.
Она тихо стояла, чтобы созерцать восход солнца над холмами.
A1 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

потому что
Meaning
for the reason that; since
Example
He stayed home because it was raining.
Он остался дома, потому что шёл дождь.
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

черная слива
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
Я сорвал несколько свежих черных слив с дерева в нашем саду.
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

край
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
Компания была на грани банкротства.
B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

деловой успех
Meaning
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
Example
Innovation drives business success.
Инновации способствуют деловому успеху.
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.
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.
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.
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

верить
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
Я верю в тяжёлый труд и преданность.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

свекла
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
Запеченная свекла с козьим сыром делает вкусный салат.
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.
C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

поливать или смазывать расплавленным жиром, соками или жидкостью мясо во время готовки, чтобы оно оставалось влажным
Meaning
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
Example
She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
Она подливала индейку каждые 30 минут, чтобы она оставалась сочной.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

бигамист
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
Этот человек был арестован за то, что был бигамистом.
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

количество предметов, произведённых или обработанных за одно время
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
Она испекла свежую партию печенья этим утром.
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.
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

бриз
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
Прохладный морской бриз сделал жаркий летний день более приятным.
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.
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.
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 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

обмануть
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
Мошенник пытался обмануть пожилых людей и забрать их сбережения.
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
A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

начинать
Meaning
to start doing something; to commence
Example
I will begin my studies tomorrow.
Я начну учёбу завтра.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
A2 verb /bet/

bet

ставить пари
Meaning
to risk money on the outcome of something; to be confident
Example
I bet it will rain tomorrow.
Я ставлю, что завтра будет дождь.
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.
C2 verb /beɪt/

bate

уменьшить, ослабить
Meaning
to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something
Example
He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.
Он говорил с затаенным дыханием, ожидая результат.
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.
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.
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 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 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

добрый, благосклонный
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
Бенигнантное отношение учителя заставило студентов чувствовать себя комфортно.
B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

зверь
Meaning
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person
Example
The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.
Лев — это свирепый зверь джунглей.
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

уздечка; поводья
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
Наездник отрегулировал удила лошади перед тем, как сесть на неё для гонки.
B2 noun /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.
A2 verb /beɪs/

base

основывать
Meaning
to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something
Example
They based their decision on facts.
Они основывали свое решение на фактах.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

украшать
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
Зал был украшен цветами для свадьбы.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

гражданин города
Meaning
A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
Example
In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.
В средние века гражданин города имел право голосовать и владеть собственностью.
C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

работник по латунным изделиям
Meaning
a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal
Example
The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.
Работник по латунным изделиям изготовил прекрасные латунные украшения.
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.
C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

бюстгальтер
Meaning
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.
Она купила удобный бюстгальтер для ежедневной носки.
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

жарить на гриле
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
Она жарила курицу до золотистой корочки.
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.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

доминировать
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
Статуя доминирует на городской площади.
B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

холостяк; человек с университетской степенью
Meaning
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
Example
He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Он оставался холостяком всю свою жизнь и получил диплом инженера.
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 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

изгнать
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
Король изгнал предателя из королевства.
A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

плохой
Meaning
not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality
Example
The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.
Молоко пахнет плохо, так что не пей его.
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.
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.
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

болтать; выбалтывать
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
Он случайно выдал сюрприз всем.
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 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

обезглавить
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
Исторический источник описывает, как предателя обезглавили в качестве наказания.
A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

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

bawl

кричать громко
Meaning
to shout or cry loudly
Example
The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.
Ребенок кричал всю ночь, не давая всем уснуть.
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

небольшой кусочек или количество чего-то; короткое время или расстояние
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
Ты можешь подождать немного дольше для меня?
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.
C1 noun /ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

blemish

дефект
Meaning
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
Example
The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.
На зеркале было небольшое пятно на поверхности.
A2 noun /bɒs/

boss

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

balm

бальзам
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
Бальзам помог облегчить боль от ее солнечного ожога.
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

пустой
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
Ее лицо стало пустым, когда она услышала плохие новости.
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

нарушение
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
Компания столкнулась с нарушением безопасности данных.
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.
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

верующий
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
Она твёрдо верит в труд и честность.
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

почка
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
Почка розы распустится в красивый цветок через несколько дней.
C1 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.
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

скучающий
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
Она скучала во время долгой встречи.
B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

расширять
Meaning
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
Example
Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.
Путешествия могут расширить ваш кругозор о разных культурах.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

бронх
Meaning
either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs
Example
The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.
Левый бронх доставляет воздух в левое легкое.
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.
C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

выставить
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.
Слоган был выставлен на баннере жирными буквами.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

ежевика
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
Мы собрали свежую ежевику из сада для нашего пирога.
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 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

бесполезный
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
Его бесполезная попытка починить машину только потратила время.
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

большой
Meaning
large in size, extent, or importance
Example
They moved into a big house with plenty of space.
Они переехали в большой дом с большим количеством пространства.
C2 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.
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

основной удар
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
Маленький город испытал основной удар шторма.
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.
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

бравура
Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
Пианист исполнил бравурное выступление, которое заворожило зал.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 /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.
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

ванная комната
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
Ванная комната на втором этаже.
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 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

вычеркнуть
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
Он был исключён из клуба после скандала.
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 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

выносимый; терпимый; не слишком неприятный или болезненный
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
Боль стала терпимой после того, как он принял лекарство.
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

любимый
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
Она была любимой королевой королевства.