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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 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

кусок кирпича; резкая критика или осуждение
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
Разъяренные протестующие кидали кирпичи в окна здания.
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

принадлежать
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
Она чувствовала, что она действительно принадлежала команде.
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

небольшой кусочек или количество чего-то; короткое время или расстояние
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
Ты можешь подождать немного дольше для меня?
B2 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.
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

ежевика
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
Мы собрали свежую ежевику из сада для нашего пирога.
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

беатифицировать
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
Папа решил беатифицировать мученика за его веру и жертву.
A2 noun /ˈbjuː.ti/

Beauty

красота
Meaning
the quality of being pleasing to look at; attractiveness
Example
The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.
Красота заката потрясла меня.
A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

яркий
Meaning
giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color
Example
The artist used bright colors in her painting.
Художник использовал яркие цвета в своей картине.
C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

подобающий; подходящий; соответствующий для определенной ситуации или человека
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
Он носил формальную одежду, подходящую для важного события.
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.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

замешанный, затуманенный
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
Его разум чувствовал себя запутанным после долгой и утомительной встречи.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

booking

бронирование
Meaning
the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.
Example
I made a booking for a hotel room in advance.
Я забронировал номер в отеле заранее.
A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

красивый; привлекательный; очаровательный;
Meaning
pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.
У неё красивый голос, который очаровывает всех.
A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

завтрак
Meaning
the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning
Example
I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.
Сегодня утром я ел кашу и тосты на завтрак.
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.
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

старший помощник судна
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
Ботсвен контролировал моряков на палубе.
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

бюрократический
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
Бюрократическая волокита часто задерживает утверждение проектов.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

строка с именем автора
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
Её строка появилась на первой странице газеты.
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 /bʊl/

bull

бык
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
Бык помчался по полю к красному флагу.
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.
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 /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?
C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

пышногрудая
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
Актрису часто описывали как пышногрудую в модных журналах.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

ботаника
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Она изучает ботанику в университете.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

замарать
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
Дети испачкали стену краской.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/

Bitter Gourd

горькая дыня
Meaning
a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties
Example
Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.
Горькая дыня отлично подходит для контроля уровня сахара в крови.
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 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

цвести
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
Маленький сад начал цвести весной.
C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

бюстгальтер
Meaning
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.
Она купила удобный бюстгальтер для ежедневной носки.
A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

бар, блокировать
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
Они решили встретиться в баре после работы.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

пузырь
Meaning
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
Example
The children chased the bubbles in the air.
Дети гнались за пузырями в воздухе.
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.
C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

бурлеск
Meaning
A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.
Example
The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.
Спектакль был остроумным бурлеском традиционной оперы.
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.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

большой
Meaning
large in size, extent, or importance
Example
They moved into a big house with plenty of space.
Они переехали в большой дом с большим количеством пространства.
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.
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

кирпич
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
Рабочие укладывали кирпич за кирпичом, чтобы построить стену.
C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

толстая обувь
Meaning
A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.
Example
The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.
Актер носил баскин как часть своего классического костюма.
B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

смело; без страха
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
Она смело шагнула вперед, чтобы встретиться с вызовом.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

библиофил
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
Она настоящая библиофил, которая проводит выходные в старых книжных магазинах.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

низкий мужской голос
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
Баритон певца впечатлил публику.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

район
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
Бруклин — район Нью-Йорка.
C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

отказываться
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
Она колебалась подписать контракт, не прочитав его полностью.
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 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
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.
B1 verb /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

транслировать
Meaning
to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media
Example
The match was broadcast live on television.
Матч был транслирован в прямом эфире по телевидению.
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

миска
Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
Она подала суп в большой керамической миске.
C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
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.
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.
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

цвести
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
Розы красиво цветут каждую весну.
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.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

смущённый
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
Он выглядел смущённым после того, как услышал сложные инструкции.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

опозорить
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
Он попытался опозорить её хорошее имя ложными слухами.
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 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

декоративные безделушки
Meaning
Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
Example
The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.
Полки были заполнены старыми декоративными безделушками из её путешествий.
A2 noun /brʌʃ/

Brush

щетка
Meaning
a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming
Example
I brush my teeth every morning with a soft brush.
Я чищу зубы каждое утро мягкой щеткой.
C2 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.
C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

солоноватый
Meaning
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
Example
The river estuary contained brackish water.
В устье реки была солоноватая вода.
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

бохемный
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
Она украсила свою квартиру в богемном стиле с яркими тканями.
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 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

тупой, прямой
Meaning
not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech
Example
Her blunt remarks offended some people.
Ее прямые замечания обидели некоторых людей.
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.
A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

мяч
Meaning
a round object used in games or sports
Example
The children played with a ball in the park.
Дети играли с мячом в парке.
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.
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

бомба
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
Подразделение по обезвреживанию бомб осторожно разминировало взрывное устройство.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

гражданин города
Meaning
A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
Example
In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.
В средние века гражданин города имел право голосовать и владеть собственностью.
C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

опустошённый
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
Опустошённый район был заброшен большинством жителей.
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 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 /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

даровать
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
Король даровал награды храбрым солдатам.
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.
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 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.
A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

становиться
Meaning
to grow to be; to come to be
Example
She became a doctor after years of study.
Она стала врачом после многих лет учебы.
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.
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

ствол дерева
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
Ствол дерева был толстым и крепким.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

поклажедатель
Meaning
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
Example
The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.
Поклажедатель передал ценное произведение музею.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

ракушка
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
Корпус старого корабля был покрыт ракушками.
C2 noun /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.
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.
A2 noun /brænd/

brand

бренд
Meaning
a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name
Example
Nike is a popular brand of sportswear.
Nike - популярный бренд спортивной одежды.
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

рыгать
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
После того как он выпил газировку, он громко рыгнул.
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

бравура
Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
Пианист исполнил бравурное выступление, которое заворожило зал.
B2 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.
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.
C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

бабуин
Meaning
a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks
Example
The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.
Группа бабуинов собралась вокруг водяной ямы в саванне.
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

жест призыва / небольшой ручей
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
Слуга пришел по велению своего хозяина.
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 /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 /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

жук
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
Черный жук скакал по садовой дорожке.
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 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 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 /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.
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

алкоголь
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
Они купили алкоголь для вечеринки.
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

двухпалатный
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
В Соединенных Штатах есть двухпалатный парламент, состоящий из Сената и Палаты представителей.
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 /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.
B1 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

ярко
Meaning
in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner
Example
The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.
Звезды ярко сияли на чистом ночном небе.
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 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

обручённый
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
Она представила его как своего обручённого.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

церковная должность
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
Епископ назначил его на богатую церковную должность.
C1 noun /ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

blemish

дефект
Meaning
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
Example
The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.
На зеркале было небольшое пятно на поверхности.
A2 noun /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.
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

принижать
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
Он часто унижал своих коллег, чтобы почувствовать себя выше.
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

поднять
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Она решила поднять вопрос о зарплате с менеджером.
A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

автобус
Meaning
a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road
Example
I take the bus to work every morning.
Я еду на автобусе на работу каждое утро.