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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.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

банальная идея
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
Его речь была полна старых банальных идей о тяжелом труде.
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

жестокий
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
Правление диктатора было отмечено жестокой насилием.
B2 noun /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.
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.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

пегий
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
Фермер владел пегой коровой с характерными полосами.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

негодовать по поводу того, что кто-то имеет что-то / давать что-то неохотно
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
Она не позавидовала его успеху.
B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

размывать
Meaning
to make something unclear or difficult to see
Example
Tears blurred her vision.
Слезы размазали её зрение.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

барьеры
Meaning
Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.
Example
Language barriers can make communication difficult.
Языковые барьеры могут затруднить общение.
C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

звериный
Meaning
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
Example
The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
Заключённых обращались по зверски.
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.
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

от имени
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
Она приняла награду от имени своей команды.
A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

синий
Meaning
having the color of the clear sky or the sea
Example
The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
Синий океан тянулся бесконечно до горизонта.
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 /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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

черная слива
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
Я сорвал несколько свежих черных слив с дерева в нашем саду.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

бальзам
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
Бальзам помог облегчить боль от ее солнечного ожога.
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 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

выносимый; терпимый; не слишком неприятный или болезненный
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
Боль стала терпимой после того, как он принял лекарство.
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

краткость
Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
Краткость речи удерживала внимание аудитории.
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

нарушение
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
Компания столкнулась с нарушением безопасности данных.
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

бриджи
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
Он носил бриджи для конного соревнования.
A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

Meaning
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
Example
He felt better after taking the medicine.
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.
C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

искажение / ухудшение
Meaning
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
Example
Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.
Критики назвали ремейк извращением оригинального фильма.
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

чокнутый
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
Старик на улице немного чокнутый, но безвредный.
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

дурак; грудь (разг.)
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
Он почувствовал себя полным дураком, забыв о встрече.
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 ˈbʌt.ən

button

кнопка
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
Нажмите кнопку, чтобы активировать устройство.
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.
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 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

льстить
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
Он льстил чиновникам, чтобы получить их поддержку.
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

загрязнять
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
Фабричные отходы загрязнили реку.
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

банальный
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
Его речь была полна банальных клише.
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

популяция бабочек
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
Популяция бабочек уменьшается из-за утраты среды обитания.
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

блефующий
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
В конце концов все поняли, что он был просто блефующим.
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

бомбардировать
Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
Журналисты бомбардировали министра трудными вопросами.
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.
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/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.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

обманывать
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
Мошенник пытался обмануть невинных людей ложными обещаниями.
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

верить
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
Я верю в тяжёлый труд и преданность.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

бомбардировщик
Meaning
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
Example
The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.
Эскадрилья бомбардировщиков пролетела над городом на рассвете.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

балласт
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
Корабль был загружен балластом, чтобы оставаться стабильным в шторм.
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.
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 /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.
A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

бутылка
Meaning
a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids
Example
She drank water from a plastic bottle.
Она выпила воду из пластиковой бутылки.
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

бизнес
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
Он занимается ресторанным бизнесом уже двадцать лет.
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

опора, подпорка
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
Стены собора были укреплены, чтобы предотвратить обрушение.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

бабочковый горошек
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
Цветы бабочкового горошка превращают чай в красивый синий цвет.
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.
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

Британия
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
Британия является символом Великобритании с римских времен.
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 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.
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.
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

нести
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
Она больше не может выносить боль.
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.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

едва; только что; почти нет
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
Я едва сдал экзамен.
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.
A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

одеяло
Meaning
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
Example
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.
Она завернулась в теплое одеяло в холодную ночь.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

ботаника
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Она изучает ботанику в университете.
A1 noun, verb /baɪk/

bike

велосипед
Meaning
a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle
Example
He biked to school every day.
Он ездил в школу на велосипеде каждый день.
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.
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

чёрная пчела
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
Чёрная пчела жужжала вокруг цветов в саду.
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.
A2 verb /bæt/

bat

бить битой
Meaning
to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids
Example
She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.
Она кокетливо моргает ресницами.
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.
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

тривиальные эмоции
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
Конец фильма был батетичным, а не трагичным.
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.
A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

бойфренд
Meaning
a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
Example
She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
Она познакомила своего бойфренда со своими родителями.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

прорыв
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
Этот прорыв открывает двери для новых технологий.
A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

ветка
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.
Example
The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.
Компания открыла новый филиал в Дакке.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

благословение
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
Дождь был благословением для фермеров, пострадавших от засухи.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

двупалый
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
Люди — примеры двупалых существ.
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

гигант
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
Компания выросла в корпоративного гиганта.
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

красивый; привлекательный; весёлый
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
Красивый ребенок играл весело в саду.
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

кровавая бойня
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
Война превратилась в кровавую бойню.
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

докучать, приставать
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
Журналист продолжал докучать политику вопросами.
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.
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

внезапный громкий звук; сильный удар или удар
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
Дверь захлопнулась с громким звуком, разбудив всех.
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

метла
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
Она использовала старую метлу, чтобы подмести опавшие листья с веранды.
B2 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.
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

сломанный; поврежденный; разрушенный
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
Сломанное окно нужно немедленно заменить.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

шантажировать
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
Он пытался шантажировать её, угрожая раскрыть документы.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

эталон
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
Город Сабах Аль Ахмад Си Сити установил эталон в области устойчивости.
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

биоразнообразие
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
Тропические леса являются домом для огромного биоразнообразия.
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

растущий
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
Технологическая отрасль, набирающая обороты, привлекла много инвесторов.
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 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

глупость
Meaning
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
Example
His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.
Его постоянная глупость раздражала серьезную аудиторию.
A2 verb /ˈbɑroʊ/

borrow

одолжить
Meaning
to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan
Example
Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
Могу ли я одолжить твою ручку на минутку?
C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

обильный / щедрый
Meaning
Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.
Example
The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.
Фермер был благодарен за обильный урожай.
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

запутывать
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
Его ум был сбит с толку усталостью.
C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

разделить на две части
Meaning
to divide into two branches or parts
Example
The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.
Дорога разделяется на два отдельных пути на холме.
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

право по рождению
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
Свобода считается правом по рождению каждого человека.
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.
B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

фурункул; абсцесс
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
Болезненный фурункул на его шее потребовал медицинского лечения.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

корсаж
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
Она носила платье с вышитым корсажем.
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.
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.
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.