वोकैबुलरीज

इंग्लिश वोकैबुलरी डिस्कवर, लर्न और मास्टर करें

Dacoit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dəˈkɔɪt/
盗賊 (tōzoku)

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."

"その村は、旅行者を強盗した強盗団によって恐怖に陥れられました。" (Sono mura wa, ryokōsha o gōtō shita gōtōdan ni yotte kyōfu ni ochirerarimashita.)
daguerreotype definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/
古い写真 (furui shashin)

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

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

"博物館にはアブラハム・リンカーンの珍しいダゲレオタイプが展示されていました。" (Hakubutsukan ni wa Aburahamu Rinkān no mezurashī dagereotai-pu ga tenji sarete imashita.)
Dais definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ or /ˈdeɪ.əs/
舞台 (butai)

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."

"スピーカーは観客に話すために舞台に立ちました。" (Su-pee-kaa wa kankyaku ni hanasu tame ni butai ni tachimashita.)
Dalliance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdæliəns/
束の間のロマンチックな関係 (tsukino-ma no romanchikku na kankei)

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

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

"夏の間の彼らの関係は短かったが、強烈だった。" (Natsu no aida no karera no kankei wa mijikakatta ga, kyōretsu datta.)
dally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdæli/
無駄にする (mudan suru)

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."

"彼は仕事を始める代わりに庭で時間を無駄にしていました。" (Kare wa shigoto o hajimeru kawari ni niwa de jikan o mudani shite imashita.)
noun C2
/dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/
永遠の罰; 破滅 (eien no batsu; hametsu)

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

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

"説教者はその説教で救いと永遠の罰について話しました。" (Sekkyousha wa sono sekkyou de suki to eien no batsu ni tsuite hanashimashita.)
dandy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdændi/
外見と服装に過剰に気を使う男性 (gaiken to fukusou ni kajou ni ki wo tsukau dansei)

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

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

"若いダンディはパーティーの前に何時間も自分を整えるのに費やした。" (Wakai dandy wa pātī no mae ni nan-jikan mo jibun wo totonoeru noni費やした。)
dank definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dæŋk/
湿っていて寒い (shittete ite samui)

unpleasantly damp and cold

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

"地下室は暗くて湿っていて、悪臭が充満していました。" (Chikashitsu wa kurakute shittete ite, akushū ga jūman shite imashita.)
dapper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdæpər/
おしゃれで清潔 (oshare de seiketsu)

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

"He looked very dapper in his new suit."

"彼は新しいスーツでとてもおしゃれに見えた。" (Kare wa atarashī sūtsu de totemo oshare ni mieta.)
dappled definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdæpəld/
斑点模様 (hanten moyou)

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

"The forest floor was dappled with sunlight."

"森の地面は日光で斑点模様ができていた。" (Mori no jimen wa nikkou de hanten moyou ga dekite ita.)
adverb C2
/ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/
暗闇の中で (kurayami no naka de)

In the dark or growing dark; dimly.

"The forest creatures moved darkling through the night."

"森の生き物は夜に暗闇の中で動いていた。" (Mori no ikimono wa yoru ni kurayami no naka de ugoite ita.)
dastard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdæstərd/
卑怯者 (hikyou-sha)

a cowardly or dishonorable person

"Only a dastard would betray his closest friend."

"裏切るのは卑怯者だけだ。" (Urigiru no wa hikyou-sha dake da.)
daub definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɔːb/
塗る (nuru)

to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface

"The children daubed paint all over the walls."

"子供たちは壁にペンキを塗り広げました。" (kodomotachi wa kabe ni penki o nurihirogemashita.)
dauntless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdɔːntləs/
無敵 (muteki)

showing fearlessness and determination

"The dauntless soldier charged forward without hesitation."

"無敵の兵士はためらうことなく前進した。" (Muteki no heishi wa tamerau koto naku zenshin shita.)
dawdle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdɔːd(ə)l/
だらだらする (dardarasu suru)

to waste time by being slow or idle

"Stop dawdling and finish your homework."

"ダラダラせずに宿題を終わらせてください。" (Daradara sezu ni shukudai o owarasete kudasai.)
day-man definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdeɪ.mæn/
日雇い労働者 (hiyatoi rōdōsha)

a worker employed by the day; a day laborer

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

"農家は収穫を手伝うために日雇い労働者を雇いました。" (Nōka wa shūkaku o tetsudau tame ni hiyatoi rōdōsha o yatotta.)
dead-heat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/
引き分け (hikiwake)

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

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

"レースは二人のランナーの間で引き分けで終わった。" (Reesu wa futari no rannaa no aida de hikiwake de owatta.)
deadpan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdɛdˌpæn/
無表情 (muhyōjō)

Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.

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

"彼女は完全に無表情な声でジョークを言った。" (Kanojo wa kanzen ni muhyoujou na koe de jōku o itta.)
deaths-head definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/
髑髏 (dokuro)

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

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

"海賊の旗には恐ろしい髑髏の印がありました。" (Kaizoku no hata ni wa osoroshī dokuro no shirushi ga arimashita.)
debark definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈbɑːrk/
下船する (gesen suru)

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

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

"乗客は船がドックに着いたときに下船しました。" (Joukyaku wa fune ga dokku ni tsuita toki ni gesen shimashita.)
debauch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈbɔːtʃ/
堕落させる (daraku saseru)

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

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

"その小説は、どのように富が人の性格を堕落させるかを示しています。" (Sono shōsetsu wa, dono yō ni tomi ga hito no seikaku o daraku saseru ka o shimeshiteimasu.)
debauchery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/
堕落 (daraku)

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice

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

"この小説は街の貴族たちの堕落を描いています。" (Kono shousetsu wa machi no kizoku-tachi no daraku o egaiteimasu.)
debenture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈbɛntʃər/
社債 (shasai)

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

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

"その会社は投資家に社債を発行して資本を調達した。" (Sono kaisha wa tōshika ni shasai o hakko shite shihon o chōtatsu shita.)
debilitate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/
弱める (yowameru)

to weaken or make someone or something infirm

"The long illness debilitated his strength."

"長い病気が彼の力を弱めた。" (Nagai byōki ga kare no chikara o yowameta.)
debonair definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/
魅力的 (miryokuteki)

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

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

"彼はガラでタキシードを着て魅力的に見えました。" (Kare wa gara de takishīdo o kite miryokuteki ni miemashita.)
debutante definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/
社会で初めて公式に登場する若い女性 (shakai de hajimete kōshiki ni tōjō suru wakai josei)

A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.

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

"デビュータントは舞踏会で白いドレスを着ていました。" (Debyūtanto wa butōkai de shiroi doresu o kite imashita.)
decagon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/
十角形 (jūkakkei)

A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.

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

"数学の先生は黒板に完璧な十角形を描きました。" (Sūgaku no sensei wa kokuban ni kanpeki na jūkakkei o kakimashita.)
decagram definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/
デカグラム (dekaguramu)

A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.

"The package weighed exactly one decagram."

"そのパッケージはちょうど1デカグラムの重さでした。" (Sono pakkēji wa chōdo 1 dekaguramu no omosa deshita.)
decaliter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/
10リットル (juu rittoru)

A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.

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

"その容器は最大で1デカリットルの水を収納できます。" (Sono yōki wa saidai de 1 dekariittoru no mizu o shūnō dekimasu.)
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/
デカメロン (ボッカッチョの物語集) (dekameron)

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."

"デカメロンはイタリア古典文学の傑作とされています。" (Dekameron wa Itaria koten bungaku no kessaku to sareteimasu.)
decameter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈkæmɪtər/
デカメートル (dekamētoru)

A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.

"The field was measured in decameters for accuracy."

"そのフィールドは正確さのためにデカメートルで測定されました。" (Sono fīrudo wa seikakusa no tame ni dekamētoru de sokutei saremashita.)
decamp definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈkæmp/
逃げる (dikamp)

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

"The thief decamped before the police arrived."

"泥棒は警察が到着する前に逃げました。" (Dorobo wa keisatsu ga tōchaku suru mae ni nigemashita.)
verb C2
/dɪˈkænt/
デキャンタ (dekyanta)

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

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

"彼女は慎重にワインをきれいなグラスに注いだ。" (Kanojo wa shinchou ni wain wo kirei na gurasu ni sosonda.)
decapitate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/
幸せ (shiawase)

To cut off the head of a person or animal.

"The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。" (Kanojo wa shou o uketotta toki, shiawase o kakusu koto ga dekimasen deshita.)
decapod definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/
十脚目 (jukyaku me)

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

"The lobster is a well-known decapod."

"ロブスターは有名な十脚目です。" (Robusutā wa yūmei na jūkyaku me desu.)
decasyllable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/
十音節詩行 (juuninsesshi gyou)

A line of verse with ten syllables.

"The poet often wrote in decasyllable form."

"詩人はしばしば十音節詩行で書いていた。" (Shijin wa shibashiba juuninsesshi gyou de kaite ita.)
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/
朗読 (rōdoku)

a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect

"Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition."

"彼女の朗読は競技会で観客を魅了しました。" (Kanojo no rōdoku wa kyōgikai de kankyaku o miryō shimashita.)
declamatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/
力強い演説スタイル (chikaradzuyoi enzetsu sutairu)

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way

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

"その政治家の力強い演説スタイルは一部の人々に感銘を与えたが、他の人々には不快感を与えた。" (Sono seijika no chikaradzuyoi enzetsu sutairu wa ichibu no hitobito ni kanmei o ataeta ga, hoka no hitobito ni wa fukaikan o ataeta.)
declivity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈklɪvɪti/
傾斜 (keisha)

a downward slope of ground

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

"彼らは慎重に丘の傾斜を登った。" (Karera wa shinchou ni oka no keisha o nobotta.)
decollete definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/
深い胸元の衣装 (fukai munamoto no ishō)

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."

"彼女はパーティーで深い胸元のドレスを着ていました。" (Kanojo wa pātii de fukai munamoto no doresu o kite imashita.)
decorous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdekərəs/
品位のある (hin'i no aru)

showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste

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

"観客は公演後に品位のある拍手を送りました。" (Kankyaku wa kōen-go ni hin'i no aru hakushu o okurimashita.)
decourous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈkɔːrəs/
得体な (tettaina)

characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners

"She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony."

"彼女は式典中に得体な沈黙を守った。" (Kanojo wa shikiten-chū ni tettaina chinmoku o mamotta.)
decrepit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈkrɛpɪt/
老朽 (roukyuu)

worn out or weakened by age or neglect

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

"その老朽化した家は崩壊寸前でした。" (Sono roukyuuka shita ie wa houkai sunzen deshita.)
decrepitude definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/
衰退 (suitai)

the state of being old, weak, and worn out

"The once-great empire fell into decrepitude."

"かつて偉大だった帝国は衰退しました。" (Katsute idai datta teikoku wa suitai shimashita.)
adjective C2
/dɪˈdjuːsəbl/
推測可能な (suīsoku kanōna)

able to be deduced; possible to be inferred

"The solution is deducible from the data provided."

"解決策は提供されたデータから推測可能です。" (Kaiketsusaku wa teikyō sareta dēta kara suisoku kanōdesu.)
defalcate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/
横領する (ōryō suru)

to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for

"The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds."

"会計士は会社の資金を横領したと非難されました。" (Kaikeishi wa kaisha no shikin o ōryō shita to hinan saremashita.)
deferential definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/
尊敬の念を示す (sonkei no nen o shimesu)

Showing or expressing respect and high regard.

"He was always deferential toward his teachers."

"彼はいつも教師に対して尊敬の念を示していた。" (kare wa itsumo kyoushi ni taishite sonkei no nen o shimeshite ita.)
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."