Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

bottleneck definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɒt.əl.nek/
узкое место (uzkoe mesto)

Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.

"The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour."

"Узкий мост является основным узким местом в часы пик." (Uzkiy most yavyayetsya osnovnym uzkim mestom v chasy piki.)
bound definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun, adjective B2
/baʊnd/
ограниченный / привязанный (ogranichennyi / privyazannyi)

To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.

"The dog bounded across the field with joy."

"Собака прыгала по полю с радостью." (Sobaka prygala po polyu s radost'yu.)
Bouquet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/buˈkeɪ/
букет цветов (buket tsvetov)

A bunch of flowers arranged together, often given as a gift or decoration.

"He gave her a bouquet of roses on her birthday."

"Он подарил ей букет роз на день рождения." (On podaril yey buket roz na den' rozhdeniya.)
boutique definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/buːˈtiːk/
модный магазин (modny magazin)

a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories

"She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown."

"Она купила красивое платье в модном магазине в центре города." (Ona kupila krasivoye plat'ye v modnom magazine v tsentre goroda.)
bowler definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈboʊlər/
боулер (bouler)

a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown

"The bowler took three wickets in the first over."

"Боулер взял три вики в первом овере." (Bouler vzyal tri viki v pervom overe.)
boycott definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbɔɪkɒt/
бойкотировать (boikotirovat)

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest

"Many citizens decided to boycott the unfair election."

"Многие граждане решили бойкотировать несправедливые выборы." (Mnogie grazhdane reshilí boykotirovat' nespravedlivye vyibory.)
bra definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/brɑː/
бюстгальтер (byustgalter)

a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts

"She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear."

"Она купила удобный бюстгальтер для повседневной носки." (ona kupila udobnyi byustgalter dlya povsednevnoi noski)
brace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun; verb B2
/breɪs/
скоба; готовиться (skoba; gotovitsya)

a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult

"She braced herself for the strong wind."

"Она подготовилась к сильному ветру." (ona podgotovilas k silnomu vetru)
bracket definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ˈbrækɪt/
металлическая скоба (metalliskaya skoba)

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

"The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket."

"Полка была удержана сильной металлической скобой." (Polka byla uderzhana sil'noy metalliskoy skoboy.)
brag definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/bræɡ/
хвастаться (khvastat'sya)

To talk with pride about achievements or possessions, often in a boastful way.

"He liked to brag about his expensive car."

"Ему нравилось хвастаться своей дорогой машиной." (Emu nravilos' khvastat'sya svoey dorogoy mashinoy.)
braid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/breɪd/
косичка (kosichka)

to weave together strands of hair or material

"She braided her hair before going to school."

"Она заплела свои волосы перед тем, как пойти в школу." (Ona zaplela svoi volosy pered tem, kak poiti v shkolu.)
brain-training definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ
тренировка мозга (trenirovka mozga)

Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.

"Regular brain-training can improve memory retention."

"Регулярное тренировка мозга может улучшить запоминание." (Reguljarnoe trenirovka mozga mozhet uluchshit' zapominanie.)
branding definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbræn.dɪŋ/
Брендинг (brending)

The process involved in creating a unique name and image for a product in the consumers' mind, mainly through advertising campaigns with a consistent theme.

"Strong branding helps build customer trust."

"Сильный брендинг помогает строить доверие клиентов." (Sil'nyy brending pomogaet stroit' doverie klientov.)
bravo definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
interjection B2
/ˈbrɑː.voʊ/
браво (bravo)

used to express approval, admiration, or praise

"The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance."

"Зрители закричали 'Браво!' после потрясающего выступления." (Zriteli zakrichali 'Bravo!' posle potryasayushchego vystupleniya.)
breach definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/briːtʃ/
нарушение (narushenie)

An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct; to break through.

"The company was fined for a breach of contract."

"Компания была оштрафована за нарушение контракта." (Kompaniya byla oshtrafovana za narushenie kontrakta.)
breakdown definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbrɛkdaʊn/
поломка (polomka)

a failure or collapse of a system or machinery

"The car had a breakdown on the highway."

"У машины произошла поломка на шоссе." (U mashiny proizoshla polomka na shosse.)
breakthrough definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbrɛkθruː/

a significant or sudden advance or discovery

"The scientist made a breakthrough in cancer research."

Breast definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/brɛst/
грудь (grud)

Either of the two soft, rounded parts on a woman’s chest that produce milk after childbirth.

"The baby was fed from his mother's breast."

"Ребенок был накормлен грудью своей матери." (Rebyonok byl nakormlen grudy svoey materi.)
breathing techniques definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/
дыхательные техники (dyhatelnye tekhniki)

Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.

"Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety."

"Дыхательные техники помогают снизить стресс и тревогу." (Dykhatelnye tekhniki pomogayut snizit' stress i trevogu.)
breed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun B2
/briːd/
разводить, порода (razvodit, poroda)

To cause an animal to reproduce; to raise or train; a type or variety of animal or plant.

"They breed horses on their farm."

"Они разводят лошадей на своей ферме." (Oni razvodjat loshadej na svojej ferme.)
Breeze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/briːz/
легкий ветерок (legkiy veterok)

a gentle wind; a light and pleasant current of air.

"A cool breeze came through the window."

"Прохладный ветерок прошел через окно." (Prokhladnyy veterok proshel cherez okno.)
Bribe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Bribe

verb B2
/braɪb/

To persuade someone to act in one's favor, typically illegally, by offering money or gifts.

"The official was caught trying to bribe the inspector."

bridging definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/
строить мост, создавать соединения (stroit' most, sozdavat' soedinenija)

The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.

"The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development."

"Новая инициатива сокращает разрыв между городским и сельским развитием." (Novaya initsiativa sokrashchaet razryv mezhdu gorodskim i selskim razvitiyem.)
brighten definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbraɪtən/
осветлять (osvetlyat)

to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier

"A few kind words can brighten someone's day."

"Несколько добрых слов могут скрасить чей-то день." (neskolko dobrykh slov mogut skrasit chei to den)
brink definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/brɪŋk/
край (kray)

The edge or point just before a significant event or change.

"The company was on the brink of bankruptcy."

"Компания была на грани банкротства." (Kompaniya byla na grani bankrotstva.)
Brisk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/brɪsk/
быстрый (bystryy)

Quick, energetic, and active in movement or speech.

"She took a brisk walk in the morning to stay healthy."

"Она сделала быструю прогулку утром, чтобы оставаться здоровой." (Ona sdelala bystruyu progulku utrom, chtoby ostavatsya zdorovoy.)
broadband definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbrɔːd.bænd/
широкополосный интернет (shirokopolosnyy internet)

a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.

"Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes."

"Широкополосный интернет стал необходимостью в современных домах." (Shirokopolosnyy internet stal neobkhodimost'yu v sovremennykh domakh.)
broadcaster definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/
ведущий (vedushchiy)

a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.

"The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers."

"Ведущий транслировал матч в прямом эфире для миллионов зрителей." (Vedushchiy transliroval match v pryamom efire dlya millionov zriteley.)
broaden definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbrɔːdən/
расширять (rasshiryat)

to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding

"Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures."

"Путешествия могут расширить ваш кругозор о разных культурах." (Puteshestviya mogut rasshirit vash krugozor o raznykh kulturakh)
broadly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈbrɔːdli/
широко (shiroko)

in a general or wide manner.

"The rules are broadly similar across all regions."

"Правила в целом схожи во всех регионах." (Pravila v tselom skhozhi vo vsekh regionakh.)
Broker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbroʊ.kər/
брокер (broker)

a person who buys and sells things for others as a middleman, especially in financial or property deals

"He works as a real estate broker in the city."

"Он работает риэлтором в городе." (On rabotaet rieltorom v gorode)
bronze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/brɑːnz/
бронза (bronza)

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

"The statue was made of solid bronze."

"Статуя была сделана из твердой бронзы." (Statuya byla sdelana iz tverdoi bronzy.)
brooch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/broʊtʃ/

a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing

"She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket."

Broom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/brum/
метла (metla)

a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping

"She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch."

"Она использовала старую метлу, чтобы подмести опавшие листья с веранды." (Ona ispol'zovala staruyu metlu, chtoby podmesti opavshie list'ya s verandы.)
brotherhood definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
братство (bratstvo)

The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests

"The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood."

"Солдаты поделились сильным чувством братства." (Soldaty podelilis' sil'nym chuvstvom bratstva.)
noun B2
/braʊ/
лоб (lob)

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

"She wiped the sweat from her brow."

"Она вытерла пот со лба." (Ona vyterla pot so lba.)
adjective B2
/ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/
коричневатый (korichnevaty)

having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown

"The old paper had a brownish tint from age."

"Старая бумага имела коричневатый оттенок из-за возраста." (Staraya bumaga imela korichnevatyy otnenok iz-za vozrasta)
bruise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/bruːz/

As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin

"He got a bruise on his arm after falling."

brutal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈbruː.təl/
жестокий (zhestokiy)

extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling

"The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence."

"Правление диктатора было отмечено жестокой насилием." (Pravlenie diktatora bylo otmecheno zhestokoy nasiliem.)
adverb B2
/ˈbruːtəli/
жестоко (zhestoko)

in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way

"The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards."

"Охранники обращались с заключёнными жестоко." (okhranniki obrashchalis s zaklyuchennymi zhestoko)
buck definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/bʌk/
мужской олень / сопротивляться (muzhskoy oleg / soprotivlyat'sya)

A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.

"The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on."

"Лошадь начала сильно прыгать, когда всадник пытался удержать ее." (Loshad' nachala sil'no prygat', kogda vsadnik pytalsya uderzhat' yeye.)
Bud definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/bʌd/
почка (pochka)

An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

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

"Почка розы распустится в красивый цветок через несколько дней." (Pochka rozy raspustitsya v krasivyy tsvetok cherez neskol'ko dney)
noun B2
/ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/
бизон (bizon)

a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison

"The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow."

"Буйвол пасся мирно на лугу." (Builvol pasya mirno na lugu.)
buffer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ˈbʌfər/
буфер / поглотитель удара (buffer / poglotitel udara)

Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.

"The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management."

"Организация выступает в качестве буфера между рабочими и руководством." (Organizatsiya vystupayet v kachestve buffera mezhdu rabochimi i rukovodstvom.)
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buffet

noun, verb B2
/bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).

"We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception."

Bulk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/bʌlk/
оптовая покупка / масса (optovaya pokupka / massa)

The mass or large size of something; to gain mass or volume.

"He bought rice in bulk to save money."

"Он купил рис оптом, чтобы сэкономить деньги." (On kupil ris optom, chtoby sekonomit' dengi.)
Bullet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbʊlɪt/
пуля (pulya)

A small, metal projectile fired from a gun.

"The soldier loaded a bullet into his rifle."

"Солдат зарядил пулю в свою винтовку." (Soldat zaryadil pul'yu v svoyu vintovku.)
bumper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective B2
/ˈbʌmpər/
бампер (bamper)

A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.

"The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year."

"Фермер отпраздновал этот год как урожай рекордного размера." (Fermyer otprazdnoval etot god kak urozhay rekordnogo razmera.)
adjective B2
/ˈbʌmpi/
неровный; ухабистый (bumpy)

having an uneven surface; rough; jolting

"The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable."

"Неровная дорога сделала поездку на машине очень неудобной." (Nerovnyaya doroga sdelala poezdku na mashine ochen' neudobnoj.)
Bundle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbʌn.dəl/
пакет; связка (paket, svyazka)

a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together

"The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house."

"Почтальон доставил пачку писем в наш дом." (Pochtalyon dostavil pachku pisem v nash dom.)