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C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

самодовольный
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
Самодовольный студент несколько раз перебил учителя.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

быть необходимым или подходящим для того, чтобы кто-то что-то сделал
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
Тебе следует изучить материал перед экзаменом.
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

скучный
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
Суп был слишком скучным для моего вкуса.
C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

грубый
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
Его грубое поведение испортило ужин 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.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

желчный
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
Он стал желчным после того, как услышал несправедливую критику.
C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

жестоко обращаться
Meaning
to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel
Example
The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.
Режим обвинили в жестоком обращении с мирными жителями.
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.
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

махать
Meaning
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
Example
He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.
Он размахивал мечом, чтобы испугать нарушителей.
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 /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

рассеивать
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
Земля была покрыта осенними листьями.
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

телесный
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
Он получил телесные повреждения в аварии.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

банкрот
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
Компания обанкротилась после лет плохого финансового управления.
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 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

искажать
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
Критики считают, что ремейк исказил оригинал.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

вал
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
Стены крепости служили валом против вражеских атак.
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 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 /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

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

bray

ржание
Meaning
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
Example
The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
Осёл начал громко ржать на поле.
C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

рабство; плен
Meaning
the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
Example
The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.
Люди боролись, чтобы выбраться из рабства угнетения.
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.
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

бухта
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
Моряки пришвартовались в тихих водах бухты.
A2 verb /bleɪm/

blame

обвинять
Meaning
to hold responsible for a fault; to find fault with
Example
Don't blame me for the mistake.
Не обвиняй меня за ошибку.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

Процесс создания и продвижения идентичности бренда или компании
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
Эффективный брендинг — это ключ к построению лояльности клиентов.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

бесстыдный
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
Он сказал бесстыдную ложь перед всеми.
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

боулер
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
Боулер взял три вики в первом овере.
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.
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 /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

отправляться; прибегать
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
После ужина она отправилась в свою комнату читать.
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 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 /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.
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.
B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

предательство; измена
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
Его предательство их дружбы глубоко её ранило.
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.
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.
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 /ˈbæləd/

ballad

нarrативная песня
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
Певец исполнил трогательную балладу о потерянной любви.
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

взятка
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
Коррупционный чиновник был пойман при получении взятки от строительной компании.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

промывать мозги
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
Группа пыталась промывать мозги новым участникам.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

тяжелый ботинок
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
Фермер носил старые броуганы, работая в поле.
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

варвар; дикарь;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
Древние римляне считали всех, кто был за пределами их империи, варварами.
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

бенефициар
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
Она является единственным бенефициаром имущества своего отца.
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

черная змея
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
Черная змея ползла по траве.
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.
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 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

регресс
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
После нескольких месяцев прогресса, он начал возвращаться к старым привычкам.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

банкир
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
Банкир одобрил кредит после проверки документов.
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.
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.
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?
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 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.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

озадачить
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
Сложные инструкции озадачили новых сотрудников.
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.
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

склон
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
Они поднялись по травянистому склону, чтобы увидеть закат.
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

бункер
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
Во время авиаудара они спрятались в бункере.
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.
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 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.
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

амбар
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
Фермер держит своих коров в амбаре.
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

Meaning
to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess
Example
He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.
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.
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

рядом с
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
Она сидела рядом со своей лучшей подругой во время церемонии.
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 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

развиваться как волны
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
Дым развивался как волны из горящего здания.
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

бригадир
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
Бригадир осмотрел войска перед парадом.
C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

шнурок для ботинок
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
Мне нужно завязать шнурок на ботинке перед тем, как идти на прогулку.
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

край
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
Компания была на грани банкротства.
C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

бронхит
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
Врач диагностировал у него острый бронхит.
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.
B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

модный магазин
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
Она купила красивое платье в модном магазине в центре города.
C2 verb /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.
A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

миллиард
Meaning
the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)
Example
The company is worth more than a billion dollars.
Компания стоит более одного миллиарда долларов.
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

стая, группа
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
Стая лебедей плавала на озере.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

бомбейская утка
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
Бомбейская утка — это популярное блюдо, когда её сушат и жарят.
C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

бучолический
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
Они наслаждались буколическим пикником у реки.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bail

залог
Meaning
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee
Example
He was granted bail after his arrest.
Ему предоставили залог после ареста.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

пьяница
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
Его пьянствующие привычки беспокоили его семью.
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 /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.
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

злословить
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
Неправильно злословить о коллегах за их спиной.
C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

возлюбленный
Meaning
a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man
Example
She arrived at the party with her beau.
Она пришла на вечеринку со своим возлюбленным.
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

кричащий
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
Она носила кричащее ожерелье, которое привлекло внимание всех.
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

бономия
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
Встреча была полна смеха и бономии.
A2 noun /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

butterfly

бабочка
Meaning
an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day
Example
A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Прекрасная бабочка приземлилась на цветок.
B1 noun /bʌlb/

bulb

Meaning
a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants
Example
The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one.
C2 adjective /blaɪð/

blithe

беспечный
Meaning
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.
Example
She had a blithe disregard for the rules.
Она беззаботно пренебрегала правилами.
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.
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

кузнец
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
Кузнец отбивал раскалённое железо в подкову.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

плавучесть, жизнерадостность
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Её естественная жизнерадостность подняла настроение в группе.
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

громкие слова
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
Менеджер говорил о том, как уволит людей, но ничего не сделал.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

грубый или оскорбительный язык
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
Разгорячённая ссора быстро перешла на грубый язык.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

покупатель
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
Покупатель осмотрел машину перед оплатой.
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

созерцать; лицезреть
Meaning
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Example
She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.
Она тихо стояла, чтобы созерцать восход солнца над холмами.
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.
A1 noun /ˈbɜːrθ.deɪ/

birthday

Meaning
the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually
Example
We are planning a surprise birthday party for her.
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

бастард тик
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
Дерево бастард тик цветет яркими оранжевыми цветами весной.
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.
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?
C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

связанный с пьянством
Meaning
Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.
Example
The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.
Студенты устроили пьяную вечеринку после экзаменов.
C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

красивая женщина
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
Она была самой красивой дамой на балу в тот вечер.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

бомбардировка
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
Город был разрушен в результате бомбардировки.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

колышущийся
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Она прошла сквозь колышущиеся занавески.
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.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

жесткие волосы; реагировать с гневом
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
Кошка встала на дыбы, когда увидела собаку.