B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

взятка

Meaning

a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

Example

The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.

Коррупционный чиновник был пойман при получении взятки от строительной компании.

B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

прямо; без церемоний

Meaning

in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly

Example

He told her bluntly that she was wrong.

Он сказал ей прямо, что она была не права.

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 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.

B2 noun /bent/

Bent

склонность; тенденция

Meaning

a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something

Example

She has a natural bent for music and art.

У нее есть естественная склонность к музыке и искусству.

B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

заранее; раньше; предварительно

Meaning

in advance; ahead of time; earlier

Example

We prepared everything beforehand.

Мы все подготовили заранее.

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.

B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

бюстгальтер

Meaning

a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts

Example

She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.

Она купила удобный бюстгальтер для повседневной носки.

B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

пуля

Meaning

a metal projectile fired from a gun

Example

The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.

Пуля промахнулась по цели и ударила в стену.

B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

браво

Meaning

used to express approval, admiration, or praise

Example

The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.

Зрители закричали 'Браво!' после потрясающего выступления.

B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

епископ

Meaning

a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.

Example

The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.

Епископ произнес мощную проповедь во время воскресного богослужения.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

ограниченный / привязанный

Meaning

To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.

Example

The dog bounded across the field with joy.

Собака прыгала по полю с радостью.

B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

подобающий

Meaning

attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation

Example

That dress is very becoming on her.

Это платье ей очень идет.

B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

размывать

Meaning

to make something unclear or difficult to see

Example

Tears blurred her vision.

Слезы размазали её зрение.

B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

финансовое управление бизнесом

Meaning

The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.

Example

Effective business finance enhances profitability.

Эффективное финансовое управление бизнесом увеличивает прибыльность.

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.

B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

предать

Meaning

to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets

Example

He felt betrayed by his closest friend.

Он чувствовал себя преданным своим ближайшим другом.

B2 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.

Meaning

a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements

Example

The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.

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.

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.

B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

носитель; держатель документа

Meaning

a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document

Example

The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.

Носитель этого сообщения должен доставить его быстро.

B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

остерегаться

Meaning

to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem

Example

Beware of the dog near the gate.

Остерегайтесь собаки у ворот.

B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

тренировка мозга

Meaning

Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.

Example

Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.

Регулярное тренировка мозга может улучшить запоминание.

B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

смелость; отвага

Meaning

willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior

Example

Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.

Ее смелость в решении проблемы впечатлила всех.

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 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

широко

Meaning

in a general or wide manner.

Example

The rules are broadly similar across all regions.

Правила в целом схожи во всех регионах.

B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

украшать

Meaning

to make something more beautiful or attractive

Example

The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.

Город планирует украсить старый парк деревьями и огнями.

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

банкротство

Meaning

the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process

Example

The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.

Компания объявила о банкротстве после месяцев финансовых трудностей.

B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

жестоко

Meaning

in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way

Example

The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.

Охранники обращались с заключёнными жестоко.

B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

обнаженный; открытый; пустой; минимальный

Meaning

naked; uncovered; empty; minimal

Example

The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.

Обнаженные стены комнаты нуждались в декорации.

B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

пропускная способность

Meaning

A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

Example

Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.

Увеличение пропускной способности повышает скорость интернета.

B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

странный

Meaning

very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement

Example

He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.

Он рассказал странную историю, в которую никто не мог поверить.

B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

базилик

Meaning

an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine

Example

The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.

Соус для пасты был приправлен свежим базиликом.

B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

поломка

Meaning

a failure or collapse of a system or machinery

Example

The car had a breakdown on the highway.

У машины произошла поломка на шоссе.

B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

глупая или небрежная ошибка; серьезная ошибка в суждении.

Meaning

A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.

Example

His blunder cost the company a fortune.

Его ошибка стоила компании целое состояние.

B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

брокер

Meaning

a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary

Example

The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.

Биржевой брокер помог мне разумно инвестировать мои деньги.

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.

B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

мужской олень / сопротивляться

Meaning

A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.

Example

The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.

Лошадь начала сильно прыгать, когда всадник пытался удержать ее.

B2 verb /briːd/

breed

разводить, размножать

Meaning

to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young

Example

They breed horses on their farm.

Они разводят лошадей на своей ферме.

B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

большая бочка

Meaning

a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids

Example

The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.

Вино было хранено в деревянной бочке.

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.

B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

предвзятость, пристрастие

Meaning

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

Example

The judge must remain free from bias.

Судья должен оставаться свободным от предвзятости.

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 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.

B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

жестокий

Meaning

extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling

Example

The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.

Правление диктатора было отмечено жестокой насилием.

B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

задняя часть

Meaning

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

Example

The kids slid down the hill on their backside.

Дети скатились с холма на своем заднем.

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.

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 /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.

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.

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.

B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

поддержка

Meaning

help or support; financial or material support

Example

The project received backing from several major investors.

Проект получил поддержку от нескольких крупных инвесторов.

B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

телохранитель

Meaning

a person employed to protect someone from harm

Example

The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.

Знаменитость приехала со своим телохранителем.

B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

косичка

Meaning

to weave together strands of hair or material

Example

She braided her hair before going to school.

Она заплела свои волосы перед тем, как пойти в школу.

B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

лоб

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

Example

She wiped the sweat from her brow.

Она вытерла пот со лба.

B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

ударять повторно

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

Example

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

Волны били побережье всю ночь.

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 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

бюст/ломать

Meaning

As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.

Example

The police busted the gang last night.

Полиция арестовала банду прошлой ночью.

B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

подробный план

Meaning

A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.

Example

The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.

Архитектор представил подробный план для нового здания.

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.

B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

значок

Meaning

A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.

Example

The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.

Полицейский показал свой значок, чтобы идентифицировать себя.

B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

полезный

Meaning

Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.

Example

Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.

Потирание глаз может быть полезным в умеренных количествах.

B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

подружиться

Meaning

to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with

Example

She befriended the new student at school.

Она подружилась с новым учеником в школе.

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.

B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

модный магазин

Meaning

a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories

Example

She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.

Она купила красивое платье в модном магазине в центре города.

B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

коричневатый

Meaning

having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown

Example

The old paper had a brownish tint from age.

Старая бумага имела коричневатый оттенок из-за возраста.

B2 verb /buːm/

boom

грохотать

Meaning

to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly

Example

The thunder boomed across the sky.

Гром прогремел по небу.

B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

биография

Meaning

an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life

Example

I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.

Я читаю увлекательную биографию Альберта Эйнштейна.

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/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

бампер

Meaning

A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.

Example

The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.

Фермер отпраздновал этот год как урожай рекордного размера.

B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

бремя

Meaning

a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry

Example

The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.

Финансовое бремя было слишком тяжёлым для него.

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.

B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

бюллетень

Meaning

a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote

Example

Voters cast their ballot in the election.

Избиратели подали свой бюллетень на выборах.

B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

шантажировать

Meaning

the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats

Example

He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.

Он пытался шантажировать её, угрожая раскрыть документы.

B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

взрыв, сильный удар

Meaning

a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion

Example

The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.

Взрыв послал мощный удар через здание.

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.

B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

осветлять

Meaning

to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier

Example

A few kind words can brighten someone's day.

Несколько добрых слов могут скрасить чей-то день.

B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

ведущий

Meaning

a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.

Example

The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.

Ведущий транслировал матч в прямом эфире для миллионов зрителей.

B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

бактерии

Meaning

A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.

Example

Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.

Специализированные бактерии помогают в разложении отходов.

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 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

внезапно убежать; закрепить что-то болтом

Meaning

To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.

Example

The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.

Лошадь рванула из конюшни, услышав громкий звук.

B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

хвастаться

Meaning

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way

Example

He always brags about his expensive car.

Он всегда хвастается своей дорогой машиной.

B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

блокчейн

Meaning

A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system

Example

Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.

Технология блокчейн обеспечивает прозрачность финансовых транзакций.

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.

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?

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.

B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

горький; с сильным вкусом; выражающий гнев и разочарование

Meaning

having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment

Example

The medicine had a bitter taste.

Лекарство имело горький вкус.

B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

краснеть

Meaning

to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness

Example

She blushed when he complimented her.

Она покраснела, когда он сделал ей комплимент.

B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

блюз

Meaning

a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes

Example

Listening to blues music always calms him down.

Слушать блюз всегда его успокаивает.

B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

широкополосный интернет

Meaning

a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.

Example

Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.

Широкополосный интернет стал необходимостью в современных домах.

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.

B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

смешивать

Meaning

to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously

Example

She blends the ingredients carefully.

Она тщательно смешивает ингредиенты.

B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

место захоронения

Meaning

A place where a dead body is buried.

Example

The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.

Место захоронения мучеников было рядом с берегом реки.

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.

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 /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.

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 /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

черная змея

Meaning

a snake with dark or black colored skin

Example

The black snake slithered through the grass.

Черная змея ползла по траве.

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.

B2 noun /biːm/

beam

луч / балка

Meaning

a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight

Example

A beam of sunlight entered through the window.

Луч света вошел в окно.

B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

пламя

Meaning

to burn brightly or powerfully

Example

The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.

Огонь горел несколько часов, прежде чем его удалось взять под контроль.

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.

B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

бенефициар

Meaning

a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy

Example

She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.

Она является единственным бенефициаром имущества своего отца.

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.

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.

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.

B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

хвастовство; гордость; бахвальство

Meaning

an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements

Example

His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.

Его постоянное хвастовство о своем богатстве раздражало всех.

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 /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.

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 /brɑːnz/

bronze

бронза

Meaning

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

Example

The statue was made of solid bronze.

Статуя была сделана из твердой бронзы.