Vokabulare

Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele

dabble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈdæb.əl/
軽く取り組む (karuku torikumu)

To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

"He dabbled in painting during his college days."

"彼は大学時代に絵を描くことを楽しんでいた。" (Kare wa daigaku jidai ni e o kaku koto o tanoshinde ita.)
daft definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dæft/
ばか (baka)

Silly or foolish.

"It was a daft idea to go hiking without water."

"水なしでハイキングに行くのはばかげた考えでした。" (Mizu nashi de haikingu ni iku no wa bakageta kangae deshita.)
Dagger definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdæɡər/
短剣 (tanken)

a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon

"The assassin concealed a dagger beneath his cloak."

"暗殺者はマントの下に短剣を隠していた。" (ansatsusha wa mantō no shita ni tanken wo kakushite ita)
noun C1
/ˈdeɪ.li.ə/
ダリア (daria)

a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn

"She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer."

"彼女は昨年の夏に庭にカラフルなダリアを植えました。" (Kanojo wa sakunen no natsu ni niwa ni karafuru na dahlia o uemashita.)
dainty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdeɪnti/
優雅で可愛らしい (yūga de kawairashii)

Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.

"She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls."

"彼女は真珠でできた繊細なネックレスをしていました。" (Kanojo wa shinju de dekita sensai na nekkuresu o shiteimashita.)
verb C1
/ˈdæmpən/
湿らせる, 和らげる (shimerareru, yawarageru)

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense

"The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert."

"雨が屋外コンサートの興奮を和らげました。" (Ame ga okugai konsāto no kōfun o yawaragemashita.)
damper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdæmpər/
力、効果、または興奮を減少または抑制するもの (chikara, kōka, matawa kōfun o genshō matawa yokusei suru mono)

something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement

"The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm."

"旅行のキャンセルは彼らの熱意をそぐことになった。" (Ryokō no kyanseru wa karera no netsui o sogu koto ni natta.)
Dandruff definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdæn.drʌf/
フケ (dandorafu)

small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair

"He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem."

"彼は慢性的なフケの問題を治すために、特別なシャンプーを使った。" (kare wa manseitekina fuke no mondai o naosu tame ni tokubetsu na shanpuu o tsukatta)
verb C1
/ˈdæŋɡəl/
ぶら下がる (burasagaru)

to hang loosely or swing freely

"The keys dangled from his belt."

"鍵がベルトからぶら下がっていました。" (Kagi ga beruto kara burasagatte imashita.)
noun C1
/ˈderˌdevəl/
危険を冒す人 (kiken o okasu hito)

A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.

"The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil."

"そのスタントは有名なデアデビルによって行われました。" (Sono sutanto wa yūmei na deadebiru ni yotte okonawaremashita.)
darwinism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/
ダーウィニズム (Dāwinizumu)

the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection

"Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species."

"ダーウィニズムは科学者たちが種の起源を理解する方法を革命的に変えました。" (Dāwinizumu wa kagakusha-tachi ga shuno kigen o rikai suru hōhō o kakumei-teki ni kaemashita.)
adjective C1
/ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/
魅力的; スタイリッシュ; 自信に満ちた; (miryokuteki; sutairisshu; jishin ni michita)

stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming

"He looked dashing in his new suit."

"彼は新しいスーツで魅力的に見えました。" (Kare wa atarashii suutsu de miryokuteki ni miemashita.)
datum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/
データ (deta)

a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation

"Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed."

"調査の各データは慎重に分析されました。" (Chousa no kaku deta wa shinchou ni bunseki saremashita.)
daunt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɔːnt/
脅す (odosu)

to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident

"The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers."

"急な登りは経験豊富なハイカーを怖がらせませんでした。" (Kyū na nobori wa keiken hōfu na haikā o kowagarasemasen deshita.)
daunting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/
威圧的 (iatsuteki)

seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating

"Starting a new business can be a daunting task."

"新しいビジネスを始めるのは威圧的な仕事かもしれません。" (Atarashī bijinesu o hajimeru no wa iatsuteki na shigoto kamo shiremasen.)
noun C1
/ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/
夜明け (yoake)

The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.

"They set out on their journey at daybreak."

"彼らは夜明けに旅を始めました。" (Karera wa yoake ni tabi o hajimemashita.)
daze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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daze

verb C1
/deɪz/

to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise

"The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium."

Dead-lock definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈded.lɑk/
行き詰まり; 停滞 (ikizumari; teitai)

a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill

"The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise."

"交渉は行き詰まりに達し、どちらの側も妥協しようとしませんでした。" (Kōshō wa ikizumari ni tasshi, dochira no gawa mo dakyo shiyō to shimasen deshita.)
deadlock definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɛdlɒk/
行き詰まり (ikidzumari)

a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement

"Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise."

"交渉は双方が妥協に同意しなかったため行き詰まりました。" (Koushou wa souhou ga dakyou ni doui shinakatta tame ikidzumari mashita.)
dearth definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɜːrθ/
不足 (busoku)

A scarcity or lack of something.

"There was a dearth of food during the famine."

"飢饉の間に食料が不足していた。" (Kikin no aida ni shokuryō ga fusoku shite ita.)
debacle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/deɪˈbɑːkəl/
惨事 (sanjī)

A sudden and complete failure; a fiasco.

"The product launch turned into a complete debacle."

"製品の発売は完全な惨事に変わった。" (Seihin no hatsubai wa kanzen na sanji ni kawatta.)
debar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈbɑːr/
禁止する (kinshi suru)

To officially prevent someone from doing something.

"He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating."

"彼は不正行為のため競技への参加が禁止されました。" (Kare wa fuseikoui no tame kyōgi e no sanka ga kinshi saremashita.)
debase definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈbeɪs/
低下させる (teika saseru)

to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something

"Corruption can debase the values of a society."

"腐敗は社会の価値観を低下させる可能性があります。" (Fuhai wa shakai no kachikan o teika saseru kanōsei ga arimasu.)
debased definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈbeɪst/
劣化した (reka shita)

having lost quality, value, or moral character

"The debased currency lost the trust of the people."

"劣化した通貨は人々の信頼を失った。" (Rekashita tsūka wa hitobito no shinrai o ushinatta.)
debilitating definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋ/
衰弱させる (suiryo ku saseru)

causing serious weakness or incapacity

"He suffers from a debilitating disease."

"彼は衰弱させる病気に苦しんでいます。" (Kare wa suiryo ku saseru byōki ni kurushindeimasu.)
debunk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/diːˈbʌŋk/

To expose the falseness or exaggeration of a claim, myth, or belief.

"The scientist worked to debunk the myths about vaccines."

decadence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdek.ə.dəns/
堕落 (daraku)

Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.

"The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite."

"その小説は裕福なエリートの堕落を描いています。" (sono shousetsu wa yuufuku na erīto no daraku wo egaiteimasu.)
decadent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdɛkədənt/
堕落的, 贅沢な (darokuteki, zaitaku na)

Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.

"The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess."

"パーティーは堕落的な贅沢と過剰で満たされていました。" (Pātī wa darokuteki na zaitaku to kajō de mitasarete imashita.)
Deceit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈsiːt/
欺瞞 (giman)

The act of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

"His career was ruined by lies and deceit."

"彼のキャリアは嘘と欺瞞によって台無しになった。" (Kare no kyaria wa uso to giman ni yotte dainashi ni natta.)
deceitful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈsiːtfəl/
欺瞞的な (giman-teki na)

Deliberately misleading or dishonest.

"She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth."

"彼女は真実を隠すために欺瞞的な答えを出しました。" (Kanojo wa shinjitsu o kakusu tame ni giman-teki na kotae o dashimashita.)
decelerate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/
減速する (gensoku suru)

to reduce speed; to slow down

"The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light."

"車は信号に近づくと減速し始めました。" (Kuruma wa shingou ni chikaduku to gensoku shi hajimemashita.)
decentralization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/diːˌsen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
分権化; 権力の分配 (bunkenka; kenryoku no bunpai)

the transfer of authority from central to local government; distribution of power

"The decentralization of government services improved efficiency at the local level."

"政府サービスの分権化は、地域レベルでの効率を向上させました。" (seifu sābisu no bunkenka wa, chiiki reberu de no kōritsu o kōjō sasemashita.)
decentralized definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/
分散型 (bunsan-gata)

Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.

"The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels."

"分散型システムは、ローカルレベルでのより多くの制御を可能にしました。" (Bunsan-gata shisutemu wa, rōkaru reberu de no yori ōku no seigyo o kanō ni shimashita.)
noun C1
/ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/
デシベル (deshiberu)

a unit used to measure the intensity of sound

"The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels."

"工場の騒音レベルは90デシベルを超えました。" (Kōjō no sōon reberu wa 90 deshiberu o koemashita.)
deciduous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈsɪdʒuəs/
落葉性 (raku you sei)

trees or plants that shed their leaves annually

"Maple trees are deciduous and lose their leaves in autumn."

"カエデの木は落葉樹で、秋に葉を落とします。" (Kaede no ki wa rakuyouju de, aki ni ha wo otoshimasu.)
decimate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/
壊滅させる (kaimetsu saseru)

To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.

"The wildfire decimated the forest."

"森林火災が森を壊滅させました。" (Shinrin kasai ga mori o kaimetsu sasenashita.)
decimation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/
壊滅 (kaimetsu)

The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.

"The decimation of the city left thousands homeless."

"都市の壊滅により、何千人もの人々が家を失った。" (Toshi no kaimetsu ni yori, nansen-nin mo no hitobito ga ie o ushinatta.)
decipher definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈsaɪfər/

To make sense of something difficult to read or understand; to decode.

"She managed to decipher the old handwritten letter."

decisiveness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs
決断力 (ketsudanryoku)

The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

"His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company."

"危機の際、彼の決断力が会社を救った。" (Kiki no sai, kare no ketsudanryoku ga kaisha o sukutta.)
declarative definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈklærətɪv/
宣言的 (sengen-teki)

relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement

"A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion."

"宣言的な文は、単に事実や意見を述べるものです。" (Sengen-teki na bun wa, tan ni jijitsu yaiken o nobemasu)
decode definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/diːˈkoʊd/

to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning

"The software can decode the hidden message within seconds."

decomposition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/
分解 (bunkai)

the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts

"The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil."

"葉の分解は土壌を豊かにします。" (Ha no bunkai wa dojo o yutakani shimasu.)
decompress definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/
リラックスする (rirakkusu suru)

To relax and recover from stress or pressure.

"Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day."

"深呼吸は、ストレスの多い一日後にリラックスするのに役立ちます。" (Shinkokyū wa, sutoresu no ōi ichinichi go ni rirakkusu suru no ni yakudachimasu.)
Decorum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈkɔːrəm/
礼儀 (reigi)

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety

"The students maintained decorum during the ceremony."

"学生たちは式典中に礼儀を守った。" (Gakusei-tachi wa shikiten-chū ni reigi o mamotta.)
decoy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/ˈdiːkɔɪ/
おとり (otori)

something or someone used to lure or mislead

"The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy."

"狩人たちは木製のカモをデコイとして使った。" (Karyūdō-tachi wa mokusei no kamo o dekoi toshite tsukatta.)
Decree definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/dɪˈkriː/
命令 (meirei)

an official order or command, often by authority

"The king issued a decree banning hunting in the forest."

"王は森での狩猟を禁止する命令を出した。" (Ō wa mori de no shuryō o kinshi suru meirei o dashita.)
verb C1
/dɪˈkraɪ/
非難する (hinansuru)

to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something

"Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest."

"多くの活動家が熱帯雨林の破壊を非難しています。" (Ōku no katsudōka ga nettai urin no hakai o hinan shiteimasu.)
decryption definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈkrɪp.ʃən/
復号 (fukugou)

The process of converting encrypted information back to its original form

"Decryption of sensitive files requires a secure key."

"機密ファイルの復号には安全なキーが必要です。" (Kimitsu fairu no fukugou ni wa anzen na kii ga hitsuyou desu.)
verb C1
/dɪˈdjuːs/
推測する (suikosuru)

to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference

"From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying."

"証拠から、探偵は容疑者が嘘をついていることを推測しました。" (Shōko kara, tantei wa yōgisha ga uso o tsuite iru koto o suisoku shimashita.)
deem definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/diːm/
みなす, 判断する (minasu, handan suru)

to regard or consider in a specified way

"The project was deemed a success by the board."

"そのプロジェクトは理事会によって成功だと見なされました。" (Sono purojekuto wa rijikai ni yotte seikou da to minasaremashita.)