Vocabulaires

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Dacoit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dəˈkɔɪt/
强盗 (qiángdào)

a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar

"The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers."

"这个村庄被一群强盗所恐吓,他们抢劫了旅行者。" (Zhège cūnzhuāng bèi yī qún qiángdào suǒ kǒnghè, tāmen qiǎngjié le lǚxíng zhě.)
daguerreotype definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/
古老的照片 (gǔlǎo de zhàopiàn)

An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.

"The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln."

"博物馆展出了一张亚伯拉罕·林肯的稀有达盖尔类型照片。" (Bówùguǎn zhǎnchūle yī zhāng yàbólāhǎn línkěn de xīyǒu dágàilè lèixíng zhàopiàn.)
Dais definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ or /ˈdeɪ.əs/
讲台 (jiangtai)

A raised platform in a hall or room, usually where speakers or honored guests sit.

"The speaker stood on the dais to address the audience."

"演讲者站在讲台上向观众发表演讲。" (Yanjiangzhe zhan zai jiangtai shang xiang guanzhong fabiao yanjiang.)
Dalliance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdæliəns/
短暂的浪漫关系 (duǎnzhàn de làngmàn guānxì)

A casual romantic or sexual relationship; also frivolous or playful behavior.

"Their dalliance during the summer was brief but intense."

"他们夏季的短暂关系虽然简短,但很强烈。" (Tāmen xiàjì de duǎnzhàn guānxì suīrán jiǎnduǎn, dàn hěn qiángliè.)
dally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdæli/
浪费时间 (làngfèi shíjiān)

To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.

"He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work."

"他在花园里浪费时间,而不是开始工作。" (Tā zài huāyuán lǐ làngfèi shíjiān, ér bùshì kāishǐ gōngzuò.)
noun C2
/dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/
永恒的惩罚; 破坏 (yǒnghéng de chéngfá; pòhuài)

condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure

"The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon."

"传教士在他的讲道中谈到了救赎和诅咒。" (Chuánjiàoshì zài tā de jiǎngdào zhōng tán dào le jiùshú hé zǔzhòu.)
dandy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdændi/
过度注重外貌和衣着的男人 (guòdù zhùzhòng wàimào hé yīzhuó de nánrén)

a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes

"The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party."

"年轻的丹迪在聚会前花了几个小时打理自己。" (Niánqīng de dāndí zài jùhuì qián huā le jǐ gè xiǎoshí dǎlǐ zìjǐ.)
dank definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dæŋk/
潮湿且寒冷 (chaoshi qie hanleng)

unpleasantly damp and cold

"The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell."

"地下室又黑又潮湿,弥漫着一股霉味。" (Dixiashi you hei you chaoshi, miman zhe yi gu meiwei.)
dapper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdæpər/
整洁而时尚 (zhěngjié ér shíshàng)

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

"He looked very dapper in his new suit."

"他穿着新西装看起来非常整洁和时尚。" (Tā chuānzhuó xīn xīzhuāng kàn qǐlái fēicháng zhěngjié hé shíshàng.)
dappled definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdæpəld/
斑驳 (banbo)

Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.

"The forest floor was dappled with sunlight."

"森林的地面被阳光斑驳照亮。" (Senlin de dimian bei yangguang banbo zhaoliang.)
adverb C2
/ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/
在黑暗中 (zai hei'an zhong)

In the dark or growing dark; dimly.

"The forest creatures moved darkling through the night."

"森林生物在夜晚穿越黑暗。" (Senlin shengwu zai yewan chuanyue hei'an.)
dastard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdæstərd/
懦夫 (nuofu)

a cowardly or dishonorable person

"Only a dastard would betray his closest friend."

"只有懦夫才会背叛自己最亲密的朋友。" (Zhǐyǒu nuòfū cái huì bèipàn zìjǐ zuì qīnmì de péngyǒu.)
daub definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɔːb/
涂抹 (tūmǒ)

to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface

"The children daubed paint all over the walls."

"孩子们把油漆涂遍了墙壁。" (háizimen bǎ yóuqī tú biànle qiángbì.)
dauntless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdɔːntləs/
无畏 (wú wèi)

showing fearlessness and determination

"The dauntless soldier charged forward without hesitation."

"无畏的士兵毫不犹豫地向前冲。" (Wú wèi de shì bīng háo bù yóu yù de xiàng qián chōng.)
dawdle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdɔːd(ə)l/
拖延 (tuōyán)

to waste time by being slow or idle

"Stop dawdling and finish your homework."

"停止拖延,完成你的作业。" (Tíngzhǐ tuōyán, wánchéng nǐ de zuòyè.)
day-man definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdeɪ.mæn/
日工 (rì gōng)

a worker employed by the day; a day laborer

"The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest."

"农民雇佣了一个日工来帮助收割。" (nóngmín gùyōng le yīgè rì gōng lái bāngzhù shōugē.)
dead-heat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/
平局 (pingju)

a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal

"The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners."

"比赛在两名跑者之间以平局结束。" (Bisai zai liang ming paozhe zhijian yi pingju jieshu.)
deadpan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdɛdˌpæn/
面无表情 (miàn wú biǎoqíng)

Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.

"She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice."

"她以完全面无表情的声音讲了笑话。" (Tā yǐ wánquán miàn wú biǎoqíng de shēngyīn jiǎngle xiàohuà.)
deaths-head definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/
骷髅 (kulou)

A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.

"The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head."

"海盗旗上标有一个恐怖的骷髅。" (Hǎidào qí shàng biāo yǒu yīgè kǒngbù de kūlòu.)
debark definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈbɑːrk/
下船 (xià chuán)

to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle

"The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked."

"乘客在船停靠后下船。" (Chéngkè zài chuán tíngkào hòu xià chuán.)
debauch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈbɔːtʃ/
堕落 (duòluò)

to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

"The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character."

"小说展示了财富如何败坏一个人的品格。" (Xiǎoshuō zhǎnshìle cáifù rúhé bàihuài yīgè rén de pǐngé.)
debauchery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/
堕落 (duòluò)

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice

"The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city."

"这本小说描写了城市中贵族的堕落。" (Zhè běn xiǎoshuō miáoxiě le chéngshì zhōng guìzú de duòluò.)
debenture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈbɛntʃər/
债券 (zhàiquàn)

a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral

"The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors."

"公司通过向投资者发行债券筹集资金。" (Gōngsī tōngguò xiàng tóuzī zhě fāxíng zhàiquàn chóují zījīn.)
debilitate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/
削弱 (xüèruò)

to weaken or make someone or something infirm

"The long illness debilitated his strength."

"长时间的疾病削弱了他的力量。" (Cháng shíjiān de jíbìng xuēruòle tā de lìliàng.)
debonair definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/
迷人 (mírén)

confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man

"He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala."

"他在晚会中穿着燕尾服看起来非常迷人。" (Tā zài wǎnhuì zhōng chuānzhuó yànwěifú kàn qǐlái fēicháng mírén.)
debutante definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/
首次在社交场合出现的年轻女性 (shǒucì zài shèjiāo chǎnghé chūxiàn de niánqīng nǚxìng)

A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.

"The debutante wore a white gown at the ball."

"这位德比坦特在舞会上穿着白色的礼服。" (Zhè wèi débǐtǎntè zài wǔhuì shàng chuānzhuó báisè de lǐfú.)
decagon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/
十边形 (shí biān xíng)

A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.

"The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board."

"几何老师在黑板上画了一个完美的十边形。" (Jǐhé lǎoshī zài hēibǎn shàng huà le yí gè wánměi de shí biān xíng.)
decagram definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/
十克 (shí kè)

A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.

"The package weighed exactly one decagram."

"包裹的重量正好是一个十克。" (Bāoguǒ de zhòngliàng zhènghǎo shì yīgè shí kè.)
decaliter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/
十升 (shi sheng)

A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.

"The container could hold up to one decaliter of water."

"这个容器最多可以容纳一个十升的水。" (Zhège róngqì zuìduō kěyǐ róngnà yīgè shí shēng de shuǐ.)
noun C2
/ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.

"The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue."

decameron definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈkæmərən/
十日谈 (博卡乔的故事集) (shí rì tán)

A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.

"The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature."

"《十日谈》被认为是意大利古典文学的杰作。" (Shí rì tán bèi rènwéi shì yìdàlì gǔdiǎn wénxué de jiézuò.)
decameter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈkæmɪtər/
十米 (shí mǐ)

A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.

"The field was measured in decameters for accuracy."

"为了准确起见,田地是用十米为单位进行测量的。" (Wèile zhǔnquè qǐjiàn, tiándì shì yòng shí mǐ wéi dānwèi jìnxíng cèliàng de.)
decamp definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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decamp (dikæmp)

verb C2
/dɪˈkæmp/
逃跑 (dikamp)

To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.

"The thief decamped before the police arrived."

"小偷在警察到达之前就逃走了。" (Xiǎotōu zài jǐngchá dàodá zhīqián jiù táo zǒule.)
verb C2
/dɪˈkænt/
倒入 (daoru)

To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.

"She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass."

"她小心地将酒倒入干净的玻璃杯。" (Ta xiaoxinde jiang jiu daoru ganjing de bolibai.)
decapitate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/
幸福 (xìngfú)

To cut off the head of a person or animal.

"The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal."

"她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。" (Tā zài shōudào jiǎngxiàng shí wúfǎ yǎnshì tā de xìngfú gǎn.)
decapod definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/
十足目 (shí zú mù)

An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.

"The lobster is a well-known decapod."

"龙虾是一种著名的十足目动物。" (Lóng xiā shì yī zhǒng zhù míng de shí zú mù dòng wù.)
decasyllable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/
十音节诗行 (shi yin jie shi xing)

A line of verse with ten syllables.

"The poet often wrote in decasyllable form."

"诗人经常以十音节诗行的形式写作。" (Shi ren jing chang yi shi yin jie shi xing de xing shi xie zuo.)
declaim definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈkleɪm/

to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way

"The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity."

declamation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/
朗诵 (lǎng sòng)

a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect

"Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition."

"她的朗诵在比赛中吸引了观众。" (Tā de lǎngsòng zài bǐsài zhōng xīyǐn le guānzhòng.)
declamatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/
激昂的演讲风格 (jī'áng de yǎnjiǎng fēnggé)

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way

"The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others."

"这位政治家的激昂演讲风格让一些人印象深刻,但让另一些人感到恼火。" (Zhè wèi zhèngzhìjiā de jī'áng yǎnjiǎng fēnggé ràng yīxiē rén yìnxiàng shēnkè, dàn ràng lìng yīxiē rén gǎndào nǎohuǒ.)
declivity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈklɪvɪti/
坡度 (pōdù)

a downward slope of ground

"They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill."

"他们小心地爬下了山坡。" (Tāmen xiǎxīn de pá xiàle shānpō.)
decollete definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/
低胸的服装 (dīxiōng de fúzhuāng)

of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest

"She wore a decollete gown to the party."

"她穿着低胸裙子参加了派对。" (Tā chuānzhuó dīxiōng qúnzi cānjiāle pàiduì.)
decorous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdekərəs/
得体 (détǐ)

showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste

"The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance."

"观众在演出后给予了得体的掌声。" (Guānzhòng zài yǎnchū hòu jǐyǔle détǐ de zhǎngshēng.)
decourous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈkɔːrəs/
得体 (détǐ)

characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners

"She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony."

"她在仪式上保持了得体的沉默。" (Tā zài yíshì shàng bǎochí le détǐ de chénmò.)
decrepit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈkrɛpɪt/
破旧 (pojiu)

worn out or weakened by age or neglect

"The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse."

"那座破旧的老房子几乎要坍塌了。" (Na zuo pojiu de lao fangzi jihu yao tantali.)
decrepitude definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/
衰败 (shuāibài)

the state of being old, weak, and worn out

"The once-great empire fell into decrepitude."

"曾经伟大的帝国陷入了衰败。" (Céngjīng wěidà de dìguó xiànrùle shuāibài.)
adjective C2
/dɪˈdjuːsəbl/
可推断的 (ke tuīduàn de)

able to be deduced; possible to be inferred

"The solution is deducible from the data provided."

"解决方案可以从提供的数据中推断出来。" (Jiějué fāng'àn kěyǐ cóng tígōng de shùjù zhōng tuīduàn chūlái.)
defalcate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/
挪用公款 (nuóyòng gōngkuǎn)

to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for

"The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds."

"会计被指控挪用公司资金。" (Kuàijì bèi zhǐkòng nuóyòng gōngsī zījīn.)
deferential definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/
尊敬的 (zun jing de)

Showing or expressing respect and high regard.

"He was always deferential toward his teachers."

"他总是对他的老师表现出尊敬。" (ta zong shi dui ta de lao shi biao xian chu zun jing.)
noun C2
/dɪˈfoʊliənt/

a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture

"The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover."