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People & Groups — Lesson 15
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backlogs
ˈbæk.lɑːɡz
Accumulated items, tasks, or work that have piled up and need to be processed or completed — we have a significant backlog of orders to process.
We have a significant backlog of orders to process.
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baffled
ˈbæfəld
People who are frustrated and perplexed — she seemed baffled by his strange behaviour.
I was completely baffled by the instructions.
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bands
bænd
An unofficial association of people or groups — a jazz / rock band.
a jazz / rock band
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banquet
ˈbæŋkwət
A ceremonial dinner party for many people — we attended the wedding banquet last Saturday.
The hotel hosted a grand banquet for the visiting dignitaries.
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banquets
ˈbæŋkwɪts
A ceremonial dinner party for many people — wedding banquets in this city can cost a fortune.
The hotel organized a grand banquet for the visiting heads of state.
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bastion
ˈbæs.ti.ən
A group that defends a principle — the church remains a bastion of traditional values in the community.
The ancient city walls include several well‑preserved bastions.
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bastions
ˈbæs.tʃənz
A group that defends a principle — the old city walls still have several bastions standing.
The old city walls still have several bastions standing.
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batch
bætʃ
All the loaves of bread baked at the same time — we baked a batch of cookies.
We baked a batch of cookies.
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batches
ˈbætʃɪz
All the loaves of bread baked at the same time — the emails were sent in small batches.
We produced two batches of cookies this morning.
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battalion
bəˈtæliən
An army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies — he has commanded this battalion for three years.
The battalion was deployed to the northern border.
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battalions
bəˈtæljənz
An army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies — the enemy deployed three battalions along the border.
The enemy deployed three battalions along the border.
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batteries
ˈbætəriːz
Group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place — these batteries came in a pack of eight.
I need to buy new batteries for the remote control.
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