वोकैबुलरीज

इंग्लिश वोकैबुलरी डिस्कवर, लर्न और मास्टर करें

deface definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈfeɪs/
傷つける (kizutsukeru)

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

"The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti."

"ヴァンダルたちはグラフィティで壁を傷つけました。" (Vandaru-tachi wa gurafiti de kabe o kizutsukemashita.)
defamation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/
名誉毀損 (meiyokison)

the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements

"The newspaper was sued for defamation of character."

"その新聞は名誉毀損で訴えられた。" (Sono shinbun wa meiyokison de uttaerareta.)
defame definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈfeɪm/
名誉毀損 (meiyo kison)

to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information

"He was defamed by malicious rumors."

"彼は悪意のある噂で中傷されました。" (Kare wa akui no aru uwasa de chūshō saremashita.)
defeatist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective C1
/dɪˈfiːtɪst/
敗北主義者 (haibokushugisha)

A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.

"His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team."

"彼の敗北主義的な態度は、チームの他のメンバーを落胆させました。" (Kare no haibokushugiteki na taido wa, chiimu no hoka no menbā o rakutan sasemashita.)
defection definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈfɛkʃən/
脱党 (dattou)

The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.

"The politician’s defection shocked his supporters."

"その政治家の脱党は支持者を驚かせました。" (Sono seijika no dattou wa shijisha o odorokasemashita.)
Defendant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈfɛndənt/
被告 (hikoku)

An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

"The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges."

"被告人は容疑を否認した。" (Hikokunin wa yogi o hinin shita.)
defensible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/
守ることができる / 正当化できる (mamoru koto ga dekiru / seitōka dekiru)

Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.

"Her decision was legally defensible."

"彼女の決定は法的に守ることができた。" (Kanojo no kettei wa hōteki ni mamoru koto ga dekita.)
deference definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɛfərəns/
敬意 (keii)

Polite submission or respect for someone else's opinion or judgment.

"She showed great deference to her elders."

"彼女は年長者に大きな敬意を示しました。" (Kanojo wa nenchōsha ni ōkina keii o shimeshimashita.)
defiance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈfaɪəns/
反抗 (hankou)

Open resistance or bold disobedience.

"The protest was an act of defiance against injustice."

"その抗議は不正に対する反抗の行為でした。" (Sono kōgi wa fusei ni taisuru hankō no kōi deshita.)
Defiant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈfaɪ.ənt/
挑戦的な (chōsenteki na)

showing open resistance or bold disobedience

"The child was defiant when told to clean his room."

"子供は部屋を掃除するように言われたとき、挑戦的でした。" (Kodomo wa heya o sōji suru yō ni iwareta toki, chōsenteki deshita.)
Deficiency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
欠乏 (ketsubou)

a lack or shortage of something that is necessary

"The doctor diagnosed him with a vitamin D deficiency."

"医者は彼にビタミンD欠乏症と診断しました。" (Isha wa kare ni bitamin D ketsubou shou to shindan shimashita.)
Deficient definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
不足している (fusoku shite iru)

not having enough of something that is essential

"The soil is deficient in nutrients."

"土壌は栄養素が不足しています。" (Dojo wa eiyōso ga fusoku shiteimasu.)
defile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈfaɪl/
汚す (yogosu)

to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty

"The river was defiled by industrial waste."

"川は工業廃水によって汚された。" (Kawa wa kōgyō haisui ni yotte osen sareta.)
deflation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
dɪˈfleɪʃən
デフレーション (defureeshon)

Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.

"Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending."

"デフレーションはしばしば消費者の支出を減少させる。" (defureeshon wa shohisha no shishutsu o genshousaseru)
deflect definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈflɛkt/
反らす / 避ける (sorasu / sakeru)

to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly

"The shield deflected the incoming arrow."

"盾は飛んできた矢を反らした。" (Tate wa tondekita ya o sorashita.)
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deforest

verb C1
/diːˈfɒrɪst/

to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale

"The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture."

deform definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈfɔːrm/
変形する (henkei suru)

to change the normal shape or structure of something by twisting or distorting it

"Excessive heat can deform plastic containers."

"過度な熱はプラスチック容器を変形させる可能性があります。" (Kado na netsu wa purasutikku youki o henkei saseru kanousei ga arimasu.)
Deformity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈfɔːrməti/

an abnormality or distortion in the shape or structure of a body part

"The child was born with a minor hand deformity."

defraud definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈfrɔːd/
詐欺 (sagi)

to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception

"The company was accused of trying to defraud investors."

"その会社は投資家をだまそうとしたとして告発されました。" (Sono kaisha wa tōshika o damasou to shita to shite kokuhatsu saremashita.)
deft definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɛft/
器用 (kiyou)

Demonstrating skill and cleverness in movement or action.

"The pianist's deft fingers moved across the keys with ease."

"ピアニストの器用な指は、鍵盤の上を軽やかに動いた。" (Pianisuto no kiyou na yubi wa, kenban no ue o karoyaka ni ugoita.)
defunct definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈfʌŋkt/
営業停止、廃止 (eigyou teishi, haishi)

No longer existing, operating, or functioning.

"The company became defunct after the financial crisis."

"その会社は金融危機の後で廃業しました。" (Sono kaisha wa kin'yuukiki no ato de haigiou shimashita.)
defuse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/diːˈfjuːz/

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.

"The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation."

degenerate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb/adjective C1
/dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/
堕落する (daraku suru)

To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.

"The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos."

"かつて繁栄していた帝国は混沌に堕ち始めました。" (Katsute han'ei shite ita teikoku wa konton ni ochi hajimemashita.)
degeneration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən
退化 (taika)

The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.

"The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline."

"脳細胞の退化は認知機能の低下を引き起こします。" (Nō saibō no taika wa ninchi kinō no teika o hikiokoshimasu.)
degenerative diseases definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz
変性疾患 (henshō shikkan)

Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions

"Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population."

"変性疾患は高齢化した人口に一般的です。" (Henshō shikkan wa kōreika shita jinkō ni ippanteki desu.)
degradation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən/
劣化 (rekka)

The process of being degraded, declined, or reduced in quality, dignity, or value.

"Pollution leads to the degradation of the environment."

"汚染は環境の劣化を引き起こします。" (Osenshita kankyō no rekka wo hikiokoshimasu.)
degrade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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degrade

verb C1
/dɪˈɡreɪd/

To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.

"Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence."

degraded definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/
劣化した (reka shita)

Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.

"The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions."

"村人たちは劣化した状態で暮らさざるを得なかった。" (Murabito-tachi wa reka shita joutai de kurasazaru o enakatta.)
dehydrate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids

"Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you."

deity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/
(kami)

a god or goddess

"The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity."

"その寺院はヒンドゥー教の神に捧げられています。" (Sono jiin wa Hindū-kyō no kami ni sasagerareteimasu.)
deliberation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən
熟慮 (jukuryo)

Long and careful consideration or discussion of a matter.

"The committee engaged in thorough deliberation."

"委員会は慎重な討議に参加しました。" (Iinkai wa shinchō na tōgi ni sanka shimashita.)
deliberations definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz
審議 (shingi)

Long and careful consideration or discussion

"Deliberations on AI governance are ongoing."

"AIガバナンスに関する審議は進行中です。" (AI gabanasu ni kansuru shingi wa shinkōchū desu.)
Delicacy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɛlɪkəsi/
珍味 / 精緻 (chinmi / seichi)

a rare or expensive food item; fineness or sensitivity

"Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries."

"キャビアは多くの国で珍味と見なされています。" (Kyabia wa ooku no kuni de chinmi to minasareteimasu.)
delineate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈlɪnieɪt/
明確に描く (meikaku ni kaku)

to describe, portray, or define something precisely and clearly

"The contract clearly delineates the responsibilities of each party."

"契約書は各当事者の責任を明確に定義しています。" (Keiyaku-sho wa kaku tōjisha no sekinin o meikaku ni teigi shiteimasu.)
delirious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈlɪriəs/
デリリアス (deririasu)

in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion

"He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense."

"彼は熱でデリリアスで、無意味なことを呟いていた。" (Kare wa netsu de deririasu de, muimina koto o tsubuyaite ita.)
delirium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈlɪriəm/
錯乱 (sokuran)

An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.

"The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication."

"患者は手術後、強い薬物の影響で錯乱状態を経験しました。" (Kanja wa shujutsu-go, tsuyoi yakubutsu no eikyō de sokuran jōtai o keiken shimashita.)
deltaic landscape definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp
デルタ地形 (deruta chikei)

A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.

"Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape."

"バングラデシュにはユニークなデルタ地形があります。" (Banguradeshuni wa yuniiku na deruta chikei ga arimasu.)
delude definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈluːd/
だます (damasu)

To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

"He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training."

"彼は訓練なしでレースに勝てると思い込み、自分をだました。" (Kare wa kunren nashi de rēsu ni kateru to omoikomi, jibun o damashita.)
deluge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɛljuːdʒ/
洪水 (kōzui)

A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.

"The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours."

"その町は数時間で豪雨の洪水に襲われました。" (Sono machi wa suujikan de gōu no kōzui ni osowaremashita.)
delusion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈluːʒən/
錯覚 (sokkaku)

A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.

"He lived under the delusion that he was invincible."

"彼は自分が無敵だという錯覚の中で生きていた。" (Kare wa jibun ga muteki da to iu sokkaku no naka de ikite ita.)
delve definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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delve

verb C1
/dɛlv/

To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.

"The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues."

noun C1
/ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/
デマゴーグ (demagōgu)

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

"The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue."

"群衆はデマゴーグの情熱的な演説に影響された。" (Gunshū wa demagōgu no jōnetsuteki na enzetsu ni eikyō sareta.)
demarcate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/
境界を定める (kyoukai wo sadameru)

to set the boundaries or limits of something

"The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes."

"土地はフェンスで境界が定められて、争いを避けました。" (Tochi wa fensu de kyoukai ga sadamerarete, arasoi wo sake mashita.)
Demarcation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/
境界設定 (kyōkai settei)

the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division

"The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked."

"公共の土地と私有地の境界設定は明確に示されていた。" (Kōkyō no tochi to shiyūchi no kyōkai settei wa meikaku ni shimesarete ita.)
demean definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈmiːn/
侮辱する (bujoku suru)

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

"The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks."

"マネージャーは粗野なコメントで社員を侮辱しました。" (Manejā wa soya na komento de shain o bujoku shimashita.)
demeanor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈmiːnər/
態度 (taido)

a person's outward behavior or appearance

"Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting."

"彼女の冷静な態度は会議で皆に感銘を与えました。" (Kanojo no reisei na taido wa kaigi de mina ni kanmei o ataemashita.)
noun C1
/dɪˈmiːnər/
態度 (taido)

a person's outward behavior or appearance

"Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting."

"会議中、彼女の落ち着いた態度は皆に印象を与えました。" (Kaigi-chu, kanojo no ochitsuita taido wa mina ni inshou wo ataemashita.)
demented definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈmɛntɪd/
狂った / 非理性的 (kuruṭta / hīrisēntēki)

behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement

"He looked demented after hearing the shocking news."

"彼は衝撃的なニュースを聞いた後、正気を失ったように見えました。" (Kare wa shōgeki-tekina nyūsu o kiita ato, shōki o ushinatta yō ni miemashita.)
Demerit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈmɛrɪt/
欠点 / 罰点 (kettō / batten)

A fault or disadvantage; a mark against a person for misconduct.

"He received a demerit for being late to class."

"彼は授業に遅刻したため、デメリットを受けた。" (Kare wa jugyō ni chikoku shita tame, demerit o uketa.)
demise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈmaɪz/
死 / 終わり (shi / owari)

Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.

"The sudden demise of the company shocked investors."

"会社の突然の倒産は投資家を驚かせました。" (Kaisha no totsuzen no tōsan wa tōshika o odorokasemashita.)