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A1 verb /bʌt/

but

ударить головой
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully
Example
The goat butted against the fence.
Коза врезалась в забор.
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.
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.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

свекла
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
Запеченная свекла с козьим сыром делает вкусный салат.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

относящийся к скоту
Meaning
relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature
Example
Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.
Её бовинное выражение не выразило никаких эмоций.
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

блейзер
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
Он выглядел стильно в своем темно-синем блейзере на мероприятии.
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.
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

обмануть
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
Мошенник пытался обмануть пожилых людей и забрать их сбережения.
A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

велосипед
Meaning
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move
Example
She rides her bicycle to work every day.
Она ездит на своем велосипеде на работу каждый день.
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.
C2 verb /breɪz/

braze

пайка
Meaning
To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.
Example
The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.
Механик припоил сломанный трубопровод, чтобы устранить утечку.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

занят
Meaning
actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
Example
He is too busy to answer the phone.
Он слишком занят, чтобы ответить на телефон.
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.
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.
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 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

рано
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
Она встала рано, чтобы закончить свою работу.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

подвал
Meaning
the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level
Example
We store old furniture in the basement.
Мы храним старую мебель в подвале.
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.
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.
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 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.
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

болтать; выбалтывать
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
Он случайно выдал сюрприз всем.
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.
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.
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

солёная вода
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
Оливки хранились в солёной воде, чтобы оставаться свежими.
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.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

бинт
Meaning
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
Example
The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.
Медсестра забинтовала его раненую руку.
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

ждать
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
Он решил подождать, прежде чем сделать шаг.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

травящий / тиран
Meaning
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
Example
The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.
Учитель остановил старшего мальчика от попытки запугать своих одноклассников.
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.
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.
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

бюрократия
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
Чрезмерная бюрократия может замедлить процесс принятия решений.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

закрепить
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
Они закрепили люки перед бурей.
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.
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.
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

батальон
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
Батальон был развернут на передовую.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

горькая дыня
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
Горькая дыня готовится с приправами, чтобы уменьшить ее горечь.
C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

наглый
Meaning
Bold and without shame; shameless.
Example
She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.
Она предприняла наглую попытку солгать перед всеми.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

неуклюжий
Meaning
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
Example
The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.
Неуклюжий официант пролил напитки на стол.
B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

купаться
Meaning
to wash oneself; to clean the body with water
Example
I bathe every morning before going to work.
Я принимаю душ каждое утро перед тем, как идти на работу.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

вспомнить
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
Он вспомнил о обещании, которое он дал.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

бремя
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
Финансовое бремя было слишком тяжёлым для него.
A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

кроме того
Meaning
in addition to; moreover; furthermore
Example
Besides being smart, he is also kind.
Кроме того, он добрый, помимо того, что умный.
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

палка / символ власти
Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
Дирижёр поднял свой батон, чтобы начать симфонию.
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.
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 bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

бактерии
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
Специализированные бактерии помогают в разложении отходов.
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

удар; мощный удар рукой, оружием или твердым предметом
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
Боксер нанес разрушительный удар своему сопернику.
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 /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.
B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

блендер
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
Example
She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
Она использовала блендер, чтобы приготовить вкусный смузи.
C1 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

нагота
Meaning
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
Example
The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
Нагота комнаты делала её холодной и неприветливой.
A2 noun breɪn

brain

мозг
Meaning
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
Example
The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.
Мозг может сосредоточиться только на одной вещи за раз.
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

пламя
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
Огонь горел несколько часов, прежде чем его удалось взять под контроль.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /bɪl/

Bill

клюв
Meaning
the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat
Example
The duck used its bill to filter food from the water.
Утка использовала свой клюв, чтобы отфильтровать еду из воды.
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.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

биотопливо
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Биотопливо снижает зависимость от традиционных источников энергии.
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 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

батиметрия
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
Батиметрия необходима для понимания океанской топографии.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

суета, шум
Meaning
to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place
Example
The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.
Рынок был полон продавцов и покупателей.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

темный, невежественный
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
Исследователи заблудились в темном лесу без проводника.
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.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

загрязнять
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
Его одежда была загрязнена грязью.
A2 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, 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 adjective /beər/

Bare

обнаженный; открытый; пустой; минимальный
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
Обнаженные стены комнаты нуждались в декорации.
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 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.
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 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

прямо; без церемоний
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
Он сказал ей прямо, что она была не права.
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

клюв
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
У орла острый клюв для разрывания мяса.
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 /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.
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

строить мост, создавать соединения
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
Новая инициатива сокращает разрыв между городским и сельским развитием.
C2 noun /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.
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 /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

епископ
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
Епископ произнес мощную проповедь во время воскресного богослужения.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

подшучивать
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
Они вели шуточный разговор в кафе.
B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

вера; доверие
Meaning
confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith
Example
His belief in justice never wavered.
Его вера в справедливость никогда не колебалась.
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

поддерживать; делать резервную копию; отступать
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
Пожалуйста, сделайте резервную копию файлов перед обновлением системы.
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 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 /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

золото или серебро в слитках
Meaning
Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.
Example
The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.
Банк хранит золото в слитках в своих хранилищах.
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

болеро (испанский танец или короткая куртка с открытым передом)
Meaning
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
Example
The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.
Танцоры исполнили страстное болеро на фестивале.
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 /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.
B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

резервная копия
Meaning
a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss
Example
Make sure to have a backup of your important files.
Убедитесь, что у вас есть резервная копия ваших важных файлов.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

богохульный
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
Книга была запрещена за её богохульный контент.
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

фанат / полировать
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
Он фанат кино, который смотрит фильмы каждую неделю.
B1 noun /bɪərd/

Beard

борода
Meaning
hair that grows on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face
Example
He grew a long beard during the winter months.
Он отрастил длинную бороду зимой.
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.
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 verb /blɜːr/

blur

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

brochure

брошюра
Meaning
a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising
Example
The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package.
Туристический агент дал нам брошюру о пакете для отдыха.
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.
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 noun /bent/

Bent

склонность; тенденция
Meaning
a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something
Example
She has a natural bent for music and art.
У нее есть естественная склонность к музыке и искусству.
B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

книжный продавец
Meaning
a person who sells books, especially as a business
Example
The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.
Книжный продавец порекомендовал отличный роман для моего летнего чтения.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

тюк
Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
Рабочие погрузили тюк хлопка в грузовик.
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.