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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.
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.
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 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.
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 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

парикмахер
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
Парикмахер сделал ему идеальную стрижку для его свадьбы.
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

основной; базовый;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
Изучение базовой английской грамматики необходимо для новичков.
B2 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.
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

утомлять
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
Лекция начала утомлять студентов.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

осаждать, беспокоить
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
Компания была осаждена постоянными жалобами от своих клиентов.
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 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

околдовать
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
Выступление танцовщицы очаровало зрителей.
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

книга / бронировать
Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
Я забронировал столик в ресторане на ужин.
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

пища или приманка, используемая для привлечения рыбы или животных; преднамеренно провоцировать или раздражать.
Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
Он использовал червей в качестве приманки для ловли рыбы.
C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

сказать что-то неожиданно
Meaning
to say something suddenly without thinking
Example
He blurts out the secret accidentally.
Он случайно сказал секрет.
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.
A1 noun /bred/

Bread

хлеб
Meaning
a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked
Example
She bought fresh bread from the bakery.
Она купила свежий хлеб в пекарне.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

богохульный
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
Книга была запрещена за её богохульный контент.
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

бактерия
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
Врач объяснил, что одна бактерия может быстро размножаться при правильных условиях.
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.
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

барометр атмосферного давления
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
Барометр показал, что приближается шторм.
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

мозоль
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
Новые туфли вызвали болезненную мозоль на её пятке.
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

лишенный
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
После предательства он почувствовал себя лишенным надежды и доверия.
C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

пират
Meaning
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
Example
The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.
Пират плавал по Карибскому морю в поисках сокровищ.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

опечаленный
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
Опечаленная семья получила много соболезнований.
B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

смешивать
Meaning
to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously
Example
She blends the ingredients carefully.
Она тщательно смешивает ингредиенты.
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.
B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

блендер
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
Example
She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
Она использовала блендер, чтобы приготовить вкусный смузи.
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

бункер
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
Во время авиаудара они спрятались в бункере.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

сожалеть
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
Критики сожалели о недостатке разнообразия в фильме.
A2 verb /bit/

beat

бить
Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
Наша команда победит их в финальном матче.
B1 noun /broʊˈʃʊr/

brochure

брошюра
Meaning
a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising
Example
The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package.
Туристический агент дал нам брошюру о пакете для отдыха.
A1 noun /bæɡ/

bag

сумка
Meaning
a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items
Example
She carried her books in a bag.
Она носила свои книги в сумке.
B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

предвзятый
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
Судью обвинили в предвзятости против обвиняемого.
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

брокерская комиссия
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
Недвижимость брокерская комиссия помогла им найти новый дом.
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

благословение
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
Священник дал своё благословение новобрачным.
C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

рано
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
Она встала рано, чтобы закончить свою работу.
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

приносить
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
Пожалуйста, принесите свои книги на урок завтра.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

бром
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
Бром используется в основном в химикатах для очистки воды.
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.
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.
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.
A2 verb /blɒk/

block

блокировать
Meaning
to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress
Example
The fallen tree blocks the road.
Упавшее дерево блокирует дорогу.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Behaviour

поведение
Meaning
the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves
Example
His behaviour at the meeting was very professional.
Его поведение на собрании было очень профессиональным.
C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

драка
Meaning
a noisy fight in a public place
Example
A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.
Драка началась рядом с баром поздно ночью.
B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

блузка
Meaning
a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt
Example
She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.
Она надела красивую шелковую блузку на вечеринку.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪbəl/

bible

библия
Meaning
the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book
Example
She reads the Bible every morning.
Она читает Библию каждое утро.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

первопроходец
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
Компания рассматривается как первопроходец в технологической индустрии.
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 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

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

blasphemy

богохульство
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
В некоторых странах богохульство является наказуемым преступлением.
B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

сжигание
Meaning
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.
Example
Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.
Сжигание мусора усугубляет загрязнение воздуха.
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

блокировка
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
Засор в трубе вызвал переполнение воды на кухне.
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

вид деревянной флейты (большой деревянный музыкальный инструмент)
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
Оркестр представил прекрасное соло на басуне.
C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

наглый
Meaning
self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way
Example
His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.
Его наглые комментарии оскорбили многих людей на собрании.
A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

кусать
Meaning
to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect
Example
The dog might bite if it feels threatened.
Собака может укусить, если она почувствует угрозу.
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.
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

бригадир
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
Бригадир осмотрел войска перед парадом.
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 /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.
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.
A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

пляж
Meaning
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
Example
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
Они провели день, расслабляясь на пляже.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

назад; в обратном порядке
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
Он считал задом наперед от десяти до одного.
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

ссориться по мелочам
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
Дети начали спорить из-за последнего куска торта.
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

доброта; мягкость; качество быть добрым или милосердным
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
Ее доброта к людям сделала ее любимой у всех.
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.
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 /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.
B1 verb /blɛs/

bless

благословить
Meaning
to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor
Example
The priest blessed the congregation.
Священник благословил общину.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

быть уместным
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Компании следует выслушать своих клиентов.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

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

bequeath

завещать
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
Ученый завещал свои исследовательские работы университету.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

пьянка
Meaning
A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.
Example
The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.
Роман описывает вечеринку как бакканалию избыточности и радости.
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.
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

запускать бизнес с использованием личных ресурсов без внешнего финансирования
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
Он начал свой бизнес с минимальными ресурсами.
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.
C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

бугамвиллия
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
Бугамвиллия, взбирающаяся по садовой стене, создает красивое фиолетовое шоу.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

колышущийся
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Она прошла сквозь колышущиеся занавески.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈbælənst/

balanced

сбалансированный
Meaning
keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged
Example
A balanced diet is essential for good health.
Сбалансированное питание важно для здоровья.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

Baking Soda

пекарская сода
Meaning
sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent
Example
Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy.
Добавьте чайную ложку пекарской соды, чтобы сделать торт пышным.
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.
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 /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.
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.
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

под; ниже
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
Сокровище лежит под старым деревом.
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.
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 /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

враждебный
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
Его враждебное поведение часто вовлекало его в ненужные конфликты.
A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

спальня
Meaning
A room used for sleeping in.
Example
The children were playing in the bedroom.
Дети играли в спальне.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

биосфера
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
Изменение климата влияет на всю биосферу.
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 /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

подходить
Meaning
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
Example
Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.
Формальная одежда подходит к серьёзности события.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

желчный
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
Он стал желчным после того, как услышал несправедливую критику.