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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.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪnfəl/

baneful

вредоносный
Meaning
Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.
Example
His baneful influence ruined the community.
Его вредоносное влияние разрушило сообщество.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

погребение
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
Церемония погребения состоялась днем.
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.
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 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

косвенный или саркастический
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
Она сделала ему косвенный комплимент по поводу его работы.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

сбивать с толку
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
Математическая задача сбивает меня с толку.
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.
A2 noun /bɪɡ boʊl/

Big bowl

большая миска
Meaning
a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing
Example
She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
Она смешала ингредиенты в большой миске.
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

болеро (испанский танец или короткая куртка с открытым передом)
Meaning
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
Example
The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.
Танцоры исполнили страстное болеро на фестивале.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

черника
Meaning
a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes
Example
She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.
Она собрала свежую чернику для пирога.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

горожанин (средний класс)
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
Бюргер пользовался уважением как процветающий торговец в городе.
A2 noun /belt/

Belt

ремень
Meaning
a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration
Example
He tightened his belt before going for a run.
Он затянул ремень перед тем, как идти на пробежку.
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 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

поведенческий
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
Психолог изучил поведенческие паттерны ребенка.
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.
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 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

кроме, за исключением
Meaning
except for; if not for
Example
Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.
Кроме чуда, команда не выиграет чемпионат.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

казначей
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
Казначей утвердил бюджет для новой библиотеки.
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 /braɪd/

Bride

невеста
Meaning
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.
Красивая невеста шла по проходу в своем белом свадебном платье.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

задник
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
Задник для пьесы был красивым горным пейзажем.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

бинт
Meaning
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
Example
The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.
Медсестра забинтовала его раненую руку.
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

батиметрия
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
Батиметрия необходима для понимания океанской топографии.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbɔɪ/ or /ˈbuːi/

buoy

буй, поддерживать на плаву
Meaning
A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.
Example
The news buoyed their spirits after the loss.
Новости подняли их дух после потери.
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.
B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

запечённое мясо
Meaning
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
Example
The baked meat was tender and flavorful.
Запечённое мясо было нежным и вкусным.
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.
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

благожелательность или милосердие
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
Его доброжелательность к бедным принесла ему уважение.
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 /bɔːrd/

board

доска; совет директоров
Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
Совет директоров принял решение увеличить бюджет.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

благодетель; меценат; донор
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
Анонимный благодетель пожертвовал миллионы в больницу.
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 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.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

лезвие
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
Лезвие ножа нужно наточить.
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/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.
A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

существование; живое существо; состояние существования
Meaning
existence; a living creature; the state of existing
Example
Every human being deserves respect and dignity.
Каждое человеческое существо заслуживает уважения и достоинства.
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

библиография
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
Доклад включает подробную библиографию в конце.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

биоразлагаемый
Meaning
Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.
Example
Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.
Биораслагаемые материалы разлагаются естественным образом, не нанося вреда окружающей среде.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

очевидный
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
Явное пренебрежение компанией правилами безопасности вызвало гнев общественности.
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

перила
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
Она крепко держалась за перила, спускаясь по лестнице.
C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

рабство; плен
Meaning
the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
Example
The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.
Люди боролись, чтобы выбраться из рабства угнетения.
C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

совершенное счастье; великая радость
Meaning
perfect happiness; great joy
Example
She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.
Она почувствовала истинное блаженство, наблюдая за красивым закатом.
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

заранее; раньше; предварительно
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Мы все подготовили заранее.
A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

до
Meaning
At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.
Example
She arrived before the meeting started.
Она пришла до начала встречи.
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

опора, подпорка
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
Стены собора были укреплены, чтобы предотвратить обрушение.
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.
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.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/

bourgeois

буржуа
Meaning
Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Example
The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers.
Роман критикует буржуазный образ жизни городских жителей.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

побледнеть
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Она побледнела, увидев кровь.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkstɔːr/

bookstore

книжный магазин
Meaning
a shop where books are sold
Example
She spent an entire afternoon browsing in the bookstore.
Она провела весь день в книжном магазине.
A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

начинать
Meaning
to start doing something; to commence
Example
I will begin my studies tomorrow.
Я начну учёбу завтра.
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.
C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

черный кардамон
Meaning
a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking
Example
Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.
Добавьте черный кардамон в карри, чтобы получить насыщенный, дымный вкус.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

задерживать
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
Тяжелое движение задержало наше прибытие на вечеринку.
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.
B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

масса; большая часть;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
Большая часть работы была выполнена до крайнего срока.
A2 preposition /bɪˈloʊ/

below

ниже
Meaning
At a lower level or position than something else.
Example
The basement is below the ground floor.
Подвал находится ниже первого этажа.
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.
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.
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 /boʊd/

bode

предвещать
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
Тёмные облака предсказывают сильный шторм.
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.
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.
A1 noun /bed/

Bed

кровать
Meaning
a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress
Example
She made her bed every morning before going to work.
Она заправляет свою кровать каждое утро перед работой.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

подшучивать
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
Они вели шуточный разговор в кафе.
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

мягкий и приятно тёплый; успокаивающий.
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
Мы наслаждались прогулкой в мягкий летний вечер.
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

бют
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
Путешественники могли увидеть высокий бют, поднимающийся в пустыне.
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

определение стандартов и сравнительный анализ
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
Компании используют бенчмаркинг для оценки своей производительности.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

полировать
Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
Он отполировал старый стол, пока тот не заблестел.
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 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

хранитель
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
Хранитель обязан бережно относиться к имуществу.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

бигамия
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
Его обвинили в бигамии после того, как его второй брак был раскрыт.
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 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

ботанический
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Она работает в ботаническом саду.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

банкир
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
Банкир одобрил кредит после проверки документов.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

варварство
Meaning
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
Example
The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.
Барбаризм военных преступлений потряс всю международную общественность.
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

телесный
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
Он получил телесные повреждения в аварии.
C2 verb /ˈbɒtənaɪz/

botanize

изучать растения
Meaning
to study plants in their natural environment
Example
They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation.
Они пошли в лес, чтобы изучать растения во время отпуска.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

дурак
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
Он вел себя как буфон на вечеринке, заставляя всех смеяться.
A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

масло
Meaning
a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream
Example
He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.
Он намазал масло на свой тост на завтрак.
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.
B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

моргать
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
Она быстро моргнула, чтобы очистить пыль из глаз.
C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

возлюбленный
Meaning
a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man
Example
She arrived at the party with her beau.
Она пришла на вечеринку со своим возлюбленным.
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

премия
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
Она получила бонус в конце года за отличную работу.
C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

покупатель
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
Покупатель осмотрел машину перед оплатой.
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

вести себя
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
Дети должны вести себя хорошо в школе.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

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

Black-bee

чёрная пчела
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
Чёрная пчела жужжала вокруг цветов в саду.
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.
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

бомбардировать
Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
Журналисты бомбардировали министра трудными вопросами.
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 /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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

жених
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
Нервный жених ждал у алтаря, когда придет его невеста.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

излишне подчеркивать
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
Учитель не стал излишне подчеркивать этот момент, когда ученики его поняли.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

поведение / осанка
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
Её спокойная осанка впечатлила всех в комнате.
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.
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 /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 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

рекламное описание
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
На задней обложке была рекламная аннотация, восхваляющая роман.
B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

бюро/агентство
Meaning
An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.
Example
The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.
Туристическое бюро помогло им спланировать отпуск.