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.

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 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.

C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

раздуваться

Meaning

to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas

Example

Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.

Слишком много фастфуда может раздуть ваш живот.

C2 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 /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.

C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

баклажан

Meaning

a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant

Example

My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.

Моя мама приготовила карри из баклажанов на обед.

C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

обезглавить

Meaning

to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part

Example

The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.

Исторический источник описывает, как предателя обезглавили в качестве наказания.

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.

C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

смущать

Meaning

to cause someone to be confused or puzzled

Example

The complex instructions bewildered the students.

Сложные инструкции озадачили студентов.

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.

C1 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

блокада

Meaning

an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving

Example

The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.

Морская блокада помешала доставке припасов в порт.

B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

низкий мужской голос / бас-гитара

Meaning

the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish

Example

He played the bass guitar at the concert.

Он играл на бас-гитаре на концерте.

B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

горечь

Meaning

anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste

Example

She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.

Она говорила с горечью о своем бывшем работодателе.

A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

ветви

Meaning

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.

Example

Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.

Ветки родословного дерева показывают отношения между членами семьи.

C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

колокольня

Meaning

A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.

Example

The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.

Колокольня церкви вмещала большой бронзовый колокол.

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.

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.

A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

рождение; начало; исток;

Meaning

the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something

Example

The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.

Рождение их первого ребенка было радостным моментом.

C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

равнодушный, безразличный

Meaning

unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before

Example

After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.

После многих лет роскошных путешествий, она почувствовала равнодушие к очередной поездке в Париж.

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.

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.

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 /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 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.

A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

купить

Meaning

to get something by paying money for it; to purchase

Example

I want to buy a new car this year.

Я хочу купить новую машину в этом году.

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.

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 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.

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.

C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

хвастливое поведение

Meaning

boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting

Example

His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.

Его бесконечное хвастливое поведение надоело всем на вечеринке.

C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

безделушка

Meaning

A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.

Example

She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.

Она носила блестящую безделушку на шее.

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.

C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

жестокая атака

Meaning

a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side

Example

The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.

Политик начал жестокую атаку против своего оппонента.

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 /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

благодетель; меценат; донор

Meaning

a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron

Example

The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.

Анонимный благодетель пожертвовал миллионы в больницу.

C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

скос

Meaning

A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.

Example

The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.

Плотник срезал углы стола.

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.

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.

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.

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.

C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

жестокость

Meaning

extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment

Example

The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.

Жестокость нападения потрясла всё сообщество.

C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

фанатик

Meaning

A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.

Example

He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.

Его называли фанатиком, потому что он отказался слушать мнения других.

B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

почка

Meaning

An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

Example

The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.

Почка розы распустится в красивый цветок через несколько дней.

C2 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.

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 /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

бюро/агентство

Meaning

An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.

Example

The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.

Туристическое бюро помогло им спланировать отпуск.

A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

банк

Meaning

an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)

Example

She deposited the money in the bank.

Она положила деньги в банк.

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.

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 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

озадачить

Meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone.

Example

The complex instructions bemused the new employees.

Сложные инструкции озадачили новых сотрудников.

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.

C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

биоцид

Meaning

A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.

Example

Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.

Биоциды помогают контролировать вредителей и уменьшать распространение болезней.

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 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.

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.

C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

ругать

Meaning

to scold or criticize angrily

Example

The teacher berated the student for being late.

Учитель отругал ученика за опоздание.

C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

бастион, крепость

Meaning

a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles

Example

The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.

Замок стоял как бастион против вражеских атак.

B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

лучшее усилие

Meaning

The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.

Example

He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.

Он приложил лучшее усилие, чтобы выполнить задание вовремя.

B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

металлическая скоба

Meaning

A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.

Example

The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.

Полка была удержана сильной металлической скобой.

B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

горько; жестоко

Meaning

in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely

Example

She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.

Она горько пожаловалась на несправедливое обращение.

A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

скамейка

Meaning

a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone

Example

The students sat on the bench.

Ученики сидели на скамье.

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 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

необходимо

Meaning

third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary

Example

It behooves every citizen to follow the law.

Каждому гражданину необходимо следовать закону.

B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

запечённое мясо

Meaning

meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat

Example

The baked meat was tender and flavorful.

Запечённое мясо было нежным и вкусным.

C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

брокатная ткань

Meaning

a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread

Example

She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.

Она надела красивое платье из броката на свадьбу.

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.

C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

предвещать

Meaning

to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad

Example

The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.

Тёмные облака предсказывают сильный шторм.

A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

пиво

Meaning

An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.

Example

He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.

Он заказал стакан холодного пива в баре.

B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

лаять

Meaning

to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily

Example

The dog barks at strangers.

Собака лает на незнакомцев.

A2 noun /boʊn/

Bone

кость

Meaning

any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame

Example

The doctor said the bone was completely healed after the fracture.

Врач сказал, что кость полностью зажила после перелома.

C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

случаться

Meaning

to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone

Example

Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.

Тот, кто нарушает правила, понесет последствия.

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 /bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

Book binder

переплетчик книг

Meaning

a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them

Example

The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.

Старый переплетчик тщательно восстанавливал древнюю рукопись.

B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

мясник

Meaning

a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop

Example

The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.

Мясник порекомендовал лучший кусок говядины для нашего ужина.

B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

дыхательные техники

Meaning

Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.

Example

Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.

Дыхательные техники помогают снизить стресс и тревогу.

A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

коричневый

Meaning

having the color of earth or wood; dark colored

Example

She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.

У неё красивые карие глаза, которые сверкают на солнце.

B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

удар

Meaning

To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.

Example

He accidentally bumped into the door.

Он случайно столкнулся с дверью.

A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

фасоль

Meaning

an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants

Example

We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.

Мы посадили зеленую фасоль в нашем огороде этой весной.

C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

прибор, который регистрирует изменения атмосферного давления

Meaning

an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure

Example

The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.

Учёный проверил барограф на изменения давления.

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.

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.

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.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

разделенный на две части

Meaning

Divided into two branches or parts.

Example

The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.

Река разделилась на две части, когда она текла вокруг острова.

A2 adverb /bɪˈjɒnd/

Beyond

за пределами; сверх установленных границ;

Meaning

further away than; exceeding; more than

Example

The mountains stretched beyond the horizon.

Горы простирались за пределами горизонта.

C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

болото

Meaning

an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh

Example

The hikers got stuck in a bog.

Путешественники застряли в болоте.

C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

блаженный

Meaning

blissfully happy or showing great joy

Example

She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.

У неё была блаженная улыбка после того, как она услышала хорошие новости.

C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

плавучий, бодрый

Meaning

Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.

Example

She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.

Она осталась бодрой, несмотря на трудности.

A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

младенец

Meaning

a very young child, especially one newly or recently born

Example

The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.

Младенец спокойно спит в кроватке.

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.

A2 noun /ˈbɪs.kɪt/

Biscuit

печенье

Meaning

a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie

Example

Children love to eat chocolate biscuits with milk.

Дети любят есть шоколадное печенье с молоком.

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.

B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

лезвие

Meaning

a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool

Example

The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.

Лезвие ножа нужно наточить.

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.

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.

A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

скучный

Meaning

not interesting or exciting; dull.

Example

The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.

Лекция была настолько скучной, что несколько студентов уснули.

A2 adjective /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

british

британский

Meaning

relating to Great Britain or its people

Example

She loves British culture and traditions.

Ей нравится британская культура и традиции.

C2 adjective /ˈbeɪnfəl/

baneful

вредоносный

Meaning

Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.

Example

His baneful influence ruined the community.

Его вредоносное влияние разрушило сообщество.

B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

ударять повторно

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

Example

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

Волны били побережье всю ночь.

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.

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.

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 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

ограниченный

Meaning

Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.

Example

His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.

Его ограниченное отношение не позволяло ему увидеть полную картину.

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 /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 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

черная соль

Meaning

a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine

Example

Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.

Добавьте щепотку черной соли, чтобы улучшить вкус фруктового салата.

A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

по

Meaning

indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something

Example

The book was written by a famous author.

Книга была написана известным автором.

C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

бигамист

Meaning

A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.

Example

The man was arrested for being a bigamist.

Этот человек был арестован за то, что был бигамистом.

A1 noun /bɜːrd/

bird

птица

Meaning

a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly

Example

A bird was singing on the tree branch.

Птица пела на ветке дерева.

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.