C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

ручей / терпеть

Meaning

As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something

Example

The village was built near a clear brook.

Деревня была построена рядом с чистым ручьем.

C1 verb /ˈbæbəl/

babble

бормотать

Meaning

to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way

Example

The baby babbles all day long.

Ребёнок бормочет весь день.

C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

укрепить

Meaning

To support or strengthen; to prop up.

Example

The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.

Новая политика направлена на укрепление экономического роста.

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.

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.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

испорченный

Meaning

acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way

Example

The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.

Испорченный мальчик устроил истерику, когда не получил свою игрушку.

B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

граница

Meaning

A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.

Example

The river marks the boundary.

Река обозначает границу.

B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

букет; гроздь; пучок

Meaning

a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together

Example

She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.

Она собрала букет цветов из сада для своей матери.

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.

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 /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 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

пьяный

Meaning

containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol

Example

The party became boozy as the night went on.

По мере того как ночь продолжалась, вечеринка стала пьяной.

B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

булочка

Meaning

a small round bread roll, often sweet

Example

I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.

Я купил свежие булочки из пекарни этим утром.

C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

опровергать

Meaning

To give a false impression of something; to contradict.

Example

His calm face belied his inner anxiety.

Его спокойное лицо опровергало его внутреннее беспокойство.

B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

пакет; связка

Meaning

a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together

Example

The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.

Почтальон доставил пачку писем в наш дом.

A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

книжный магазин

Meaning

a retail store where books are sold

Example

She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.

Она провела час в маленьком книжном магазине.

C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

кровопролитие; резня

Meaning

the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict

Example

The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.

Мирный договор был подписан, чтобы предотвратить дальнейшее кровопролитие.

B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

браслет

Meaning

an ornamental band worn around the wrist

Example

She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.

Она получила золотой браслет в подарок на день рождения.

A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

лучший

Meaning

Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.

Example

She is the best student in the class.

Она лучшая студентка в классе.

C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

бригада

Meaning

A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.

Example

The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.

Пожарная бригада быстро приехала, чтобы потушить пламя.

B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

кустарник

Meaning

a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub

Example

A rabbit was hiding under the bush.

Кролик прятался под кустарником.

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 /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.

B1 noun /ˈbɪldər/

builder

строитель

Meaning

a person or company that constructs buildings or other structures

Example

The builder checked the site before starting the construction.

Строитель проверил участок перед началом строительства.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

кусающий; пронизывающий холод; резкая критика

Meaning

extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh

Example

The biting cold made everyone shiver.

Пронизывающий холод заставил всех дрожать.

C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

высшее блаженство или счастье, часто используется в отношении учений Иисуса на Нагорной проповеди

Meaning

supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount

Example

She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.

Она почувствовала состояние блаженства после получения хороших новостей.

B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

счастье

Meaning

an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening

Example

The children played football in the backyard.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

черный

Meaning

having the darkest color; the opposite of white

Example

She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.

Она надела красивое черное платье на вечеринку.

C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

двусторонние переговоры

Meaning

Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.

Example

Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.

Двусторонние переговоры решают споры.

A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

бейсбол

Meaning

a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases

Example

He loves watching baseball games on TV.

Он любит смотреть игры по бейсболу по телевизору.

C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

баркарола

Meaning

a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time

Example

The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.

Оркестр исполнил красивую баркаролу, которая напомнила мне Венецию.

B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

блонди

Meaning

having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.

Example

She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.

У неё длинные светлые волосы, которые блестят на солнце.

C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

провалить

Meaning

To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.

Example

He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.

Он провалил презентацию и сбил с толку аудиторию.

C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

лаять

Meaning

making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs

Example

The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.

Лай гончих эхом разнесся по лесу.

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.

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.

A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

баскетбол

Meaning

a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop

Example

He loves playing basketball with his friends.

Он любит играть в баскетбол со своими друзьями.

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.

C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

плинтус

Meaning

A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.

Example

The carpenter painted the baseboard white.

Плотник покрасил плинтус в белый цвет.

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.

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.

C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

край; оправа; лента

Meaning

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

Example

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

Широкий край его шляпы защищал его от палящего солнца.

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 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.

A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

бокс

Meaning

the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box

Example

He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.

Он усердно тренируется к боксерскому поединку.

C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

биография

Meaning

A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).

Example

The library holds an old biograph of the poet.

В библиотеке есть старая биография поэта.

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.

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 /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

бульон

Meaning

A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.

Example

She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.

Она добавила овощи в бульон для усиления вкуса.

B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

смешивать

Meaning

to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously

Example

She blends the ingredients carefully.

Она тщательно смешивает ингредиенты.

C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

камыш

Meaning

A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.

Example

The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.

Пруд был окружен высокими камышами, колыхающимися на ветру.

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.

C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

онеметь

Meaning

to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive

Example

The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.

Ледяной ветер за считанные минуты онемел его пальцы.

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.

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.

A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

смелый

Meaning

showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty

Example

The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.

Смелый пожарный бросился в горящее здание.

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.

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 /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

очаровывать / обманывать для привлечения

Meaning

to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way

Example

She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.

Она очаровала публику своими рассказами.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

пышная и привлекательная женщина

Meaning

Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.

Example

The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.

Актрису описали как жизнерадостную и пышную женщину.

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 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

рано

Meaning

early; in good time

Example

She rose betimes to finish her work.

Она встала рано, чтобы закончить свою работу.

C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Задняя часть ствола оружия; положение ребенка в утробе, когда ягодицы или ноги выходят первыми при родах.

Meaning

The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.

Example

The rifle was loaded through the breech.

Винтовка была загружена через затвор.

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.

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.

A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

рождённый

Meaning

To come into life; brought into existence.

Example

He was born in Dhaka in 1995.

Он родился в Дакке в 1995 году.

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.

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.

C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

богохульствовать

Meaning

to speak irreverently about God or sacred things

Example

He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.

Его обвинили в богохульстве во время горячего спора.

C1 noun /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.

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 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?

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.

C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

барочный стиль

Meaning

relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex

Example

The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.

Церковь была украшена в барочном стиле с сложными деталями.

C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

бальзамовый цветок

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

резко

Meaning

in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner

Example

She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.

Она резко отклонила предложение.

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.

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.

A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

ведро

Meaning

a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids

Example

The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.

Фермер наполнил ведро свежей водой из колодца.

C2 noun /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

льстить

Meaning

flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently

Example

She used every blandishment to win his support.

Она использовала все льстивые слова, чтобы получить его поддержку.

A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

businessman

бизнесмен

Meaning

a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities

Example

The businessman invested heavily in new technology.

Бизнесмен значительно инвестировал в новые технологии.

C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

благодетельный, щедрый

Meaning

generous or doing good

Example

The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.

Благодетельный лидер пожертвовал деньги на строительство больницы.

C1 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

нагота

Meaning

the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment

Example

The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.

Нагота комнаты делала её холодной и неприветливой.

C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

ситуация или событие, которое вызывает резкое увеличение богатства, удачи или прибыли

Meaning

a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

Example

The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.

Открытие нефти было бонанзой для маленькой страны.

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 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

делать что-то мокрым, грязным и неопрятным, таща это через грязь или воду

Meaning

to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water

Example

The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.

Дети вернулись домой, насквозь промокшие после игры в дождь.

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.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

пылающий; огненный

Meaning

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

Example

The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.

Пылающее солнце сделало день чрезвычайно горячим.

A2 verb /bɛɡ/

beg

просить

Meaning

to ask for something earnestly; to request humbly

Example

The child begged for a new toy.

Ребёнок попросил новую игрушку.

C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

морской суп

Meaning

A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.

Example

We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.

Мы заказали омаровый биск в ресторане.

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.

B1 noun ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

balanced diet

сбалансированная диета

Meaning

A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.

Example

A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.

Сбалансированная диета необходима для поддержания хорошего здоровья.

B2 noun /brest/

Breast

грудь

Meaning

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach

Example

The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.

Малыш заснул на груди своей матери.

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.

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.

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette

Example

The goat butted the fence with its horns.

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.

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.

A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

коробка

Meaning

a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things

Example

She put her toys in the wooden box.

Она положила свои игрушки в деревянную коробку.

C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

чернить

Meaning

to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish

Example

Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.

Дым от огня начал чернить стены.

C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

обязанный или признателен

Meaning

indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help

Example

He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.

Он чувствовал благодарность своему наставнику за все наставления.

C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

билатеральный

Meaning

An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.

Example

The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.

Две страны подписали двустороннее торговое соглашение.

C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

безосновательный; необоснованный; не имеющий оснований

Meaning

without foundation; groundless; unfounded

Example

The accusations against him were completely baseless.

Обвинения против него были совершенно безосновательными.

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.

C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

умолять

Meaning

To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.

Example

He beseeched the judge for mercy.

Он умолял судью о милосердии.

B2 verb baɪnd

bind

связывать

Meaning

To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.

Example

This force binds quarks together.

Эта сила связывает кварки вместе.

C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

загрязнять

Meaning

to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil

Example

His clothes were besmeared with mud.

Его одежда была загрязнена грязью.

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.

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.

B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

сука;

Meaning

a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)

Example

The bitch gave birth to five puppies.

Сука родила пятерых щенков.

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.