वोकैबुलरीज

इंग्लिश वोकैबुलरी डिस्कवर, लर्न और मास्टर करें

verb C2
/dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/
除叶 (chú yè)

to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals

"The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest."

"农民在收获前除叶了田地。" (Nóngmín zài shōuhuò qián chú yè le tiándì.)
defray definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈfreɪ/
支付费用 (zhīfù fèiyòng)

to provide money to pay the costs of something

"The grant will help defray the cost of education."

"这笔补助将帮助支付教育费用。" (Zhè bǐ bǔzhù jiāng bāngzhù zhīfù jiàoyù fèiyòng.)
defrock definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/diːˈfrɑːk/
解除神职 (jiěchú shénzhí)

to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority

"The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal."

"教会决定在丑闻发生后解除神父的职务。" (Jiàohuì juédìng zài chǒuwén fāshēng hòu jiěchú shénfù de zhíwù.)
deftness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛftnəs/
灵巧 (lingqiao)

Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.

"Her deftness with words impressed the audience."

"她在言辞上的灵巧令观众印象深刻。" (Ta zai yanci shang de lingqiao ling guanzhong yinxiang shenke.)
degeneracy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/
堕落 (duòluò)

The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.

"The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society."

"这部小说描绘了一个腐化社会的道德堕落。" (Zhè bù xiǎoshuō miáohuìle yīgè fǔhuà shèhuì de dàodé duòluò.)
deify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdiːɪfaɪ/
神化 (shenhua)

to treat or worship someone or something as a god

"Some fans deify their favorite celebrities."

"一些粉丝将他们的偶像神化。" (Yi xie fen si jiang ta men de ouxiang shenhua.)
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verb C2
/deɪn/
不屑做某事 (bu xie zuo mou shi)

to do something considered beneath one's dignity

"The king did not deign to reply to the commoner."

"国王没有屈尊回应平民。" (Guowang meiyou quxuan huiying pingmin.)
deist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdiːɪst/
自然神论者 (zìrán shénlùn zhě)

a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion

"The philosopher identified himself as a deist."

"这位哲学家把自己认定为自然神论者。" (Zhè wèi zhéxuéjiā bǎ zìjǐ rèndìng wéi zìrán shénlùn zhě.)
deject definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈdʒɛkt/
使沮丧 (shi juhuang)

to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited

"The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply."

"他的失败消息似乎深深地让他感到沮丧。" (Ta de shibai xiaoxi shifou shen shen de rang ta gandao juhuang.)
dejection definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/
沮丧 (jǔsàng)

a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits

"She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news."

"她在听到坏消息后,处于一种沮丧的状态。" (Tā zài tīngdào huài xiāoxī hòu, chùyú yī zhǒng jǔsàng de zhuàngtài.)
delectable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/
美味的 (měiwèi de)

delicious or highly enjoyable

"The restaurant served a delectable meal."

"餐厅提供了一顿美味的饭菜。" (Cāntīng tígōngle yī dùn měiwèi de fàncài.)
delectation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/
愉悦 (yuyue)

great pleasure or delight

"She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends."

"她大声朗读故事,以供朋友们的愉悦。" (Tā dàshēng lǎngdú gùshì, yǐ gòng péngyǒu men de yúyuè.)
deleterious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəriəs/
有害的 (youhai de)

causing harm or damage

"Smoking has deleterious effects on health."

"吸烟对健康有害。" (Xiyan dui jiankang youhai.)
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verb C2
/diːˈlɪmɪt/
划定 (huá dìng)

to fix the boundaries or limits of something

"The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries."

"该条约被签署以划定两国的边界。" (Gāi tiáoyuē bèi qiānshǔ yǐ huá dìng liǎng guó de biān jiè.)
delineation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/
界定 (jièdìng)

the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something

"The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate."

"艺术家对风景的界定非常准确。" (Yìshùjiā duì fēngjǐng de jièdìng fēicháng zhǔnquè.)
deliquesce definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/
通过吸收空气中的水分变为液体 (tōngguò xīshōu kōngqì zhōng de shuǐfèn biànwéi yètǐ)

to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

"The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room."

"盐开始在潮湿的房间里变成液体。" (Yán kāishǐ zài cháoshī de fángjiān lǐ biàn chéng yètǐ.)
deliquescent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/
由于吸湿而变成液体 (yóu yú xī shī ér biàn chéng yè tǐ)

tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

"Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be."

"糖不是黴變的,但鹽可以。" (Táng bù shì méi biàn de, dàn yán kě yǐ.)
delusive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈluːsɪv/
虚假的 (xu jia de)

Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.

"His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy."

"他的承诺被证明是具有误导性的和不可信的。" (Ta de chengnuo bei zhengming shi juyou wudao xing de he bukexin de.)
delusory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈluːsəri/
虚幻的 (xū huàn de)

Based on illusion; not real.

"He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight."

"他充满了不切实际的希望,认为自己一夜成名。" (Tā chōngmǎnle bù qiē shí de xīwàng, rènwéi zìjǐ yīyè chéngmíng.)
verb C2
/diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/
去磁 (quci)

To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.

"The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape."

"技术员去掉了老磁带的磁性。" (Jishuyuan qudiao le lao cida de cixing.)
demesne definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈmeɪn/
附属于庄园的土地 (fù shǔ yú zhuāngyuán de tǔdì)

Land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's use.

"The castle was surrounded by its vast demesne."

"城堡被其广阔的附属于庄园的土地所包围。" (Chéngbǎo bèi qí guǎngkuò de fù shǔ yú zhuāngyuán de tǔdì suǒ bāowéi.)
demobilize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/
解散 (jiesan)

To release from military service or to disband troops.

"The government decided to demobilize the army after the war."

"政府决定在战争后解散军队。" (Zhengfu jueding zai zhanzheng hou jiesan jundui.)
demoniac definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/
恶魔般的 (è mó bān de)

possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent

"The soldiers fought with demoniac fury."

"士兵们以恶魔般的愤怒作战。" (Shì bīng men yǐ è mó bān de fèn nù zuò zhàn.)
demoniacal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/
恶魔般的 (è mó bān de)

characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil

"He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone."

"他发出了一声恶魔般的笑声,吓坏了所有人。" (Tā fāchūle yī shēng èmó bān de xiàoshēng, xià huài le suǒyǒu rén.)
demotic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈmɒtɪk/
与普通语言相关 (yu putong yuyan xiangguan)

relating to ordinary people or everyday language

"The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers."

"诗人使用与普通语言相关的语言与普通读者建立联系。" (Shiren shiyong yu putong yuyan xiangguan de yuyan yu putong duzhe jianli lianxi.)
demur definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈmɜːr/
反对 (fǎn duì)

to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

"She agreed to help without demur."

"她同意在没有异议的情况下提供帮助。" (Tā tóngyì zài méiyǒu yìyì de qíngkuàng xià tígōng bāngzhù.)
demure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈmjʊər/
矜持 (jinchi)

reserved, modest, and shy

"She gave him a demure smile."

"她给了他一个矜持的微笑。" (Ta geile ta yige jinchi de weixiao.)
demurrage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/
滞纳金 (zhìnàjīn)

a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time

"The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods."

"公司因延误卸货而支付了滞纳金。" (Gōngsī yīn yánwù xièhuò ér zhīfùle zhìnàjīn.)
verb C2
/diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/
去国有化 (qù guó yǒu huà)

to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies

"The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment."

"政府决定将银行去国有化,以鼓励私人投资。" (Zhèngfǔ juédìng jiāng yínháng qù guó yǒu huà, yǐ gǔlì sīrén tóuzī.)
dendroid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdɛndrɔɪd/
树状的 (shù zhuàng de)

tree-shaped or branching like a tree

"The coral has a dendroid structure."

"珊瑚有一个树状结构。" (Shānhú yǒu yīgè shù zhuàng jiégòu.)
dendrology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

the scientific study of trees and woody plants

"He is studying dendrology at the university."

denizen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛnɪzən/
居民 (jūmín)

an inhabitant or resident of a particular place

"The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens."

"森林是许多夜行性居民的家。" (Sēnlín shì xǔduō yèxíngxìng jūmín de jiā.)
denominate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/
指定 (zhǐdìng)

to give a name or designation to something

"The currency was denominated in dollars."

"货币以美元命名。" (Huòbì yǐ měiyuán mìngmíng.)
noun C2
/ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/
指示 (zhǐshì)

The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

"The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower."

"“玫瑰”这个词的指示是一个花的种类。" ('Méiguī' zhège cí de zhǐshì shì yīgè huā de zhǒnglèi.)
denouement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/
结局 (jieju)

The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.

"The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying."

"这部小说的结局既令人惊讶又令人满意。" (Zhe bu xiaoshuo de jieju ji lingren jingya you lingren manyi.)
dentifrice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/
牙膏 (yágāo)

a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth

"He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy."

"他从药店买了新的草本牙膏。" (Tā cóng yàodiàn mǎi le xīn de cǎoběn yágāo.)
verb C2
/dɪˈnjuːd/
剥夺 (baoduo)

to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets

"The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging."

"森林被非法伐木剥夺了树木。" (Senlin bei feifa famu baoduo le shumu.)
verb C2
/ˈdɛpɪleɪt/
脱毛 (tuōmáo)

to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means

"She decided to depilate her legs before the event."

"她决定在活动前脱毛她的腿。" (Tā juédìng zài huódòng qián tuōmáo tā de tuǐ.)
deponent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈpoʊnənt/
证人 (zhèngrén)

A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.

"The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial."

"证人在审判期间确认了陈述的准确性。" (Zhèngrén zài shěnpàn qījiān quèrènle chénshù de zhǔnquèxìng.)
verb C2
/diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/
减少人口 (jiǎnshǎo rénkǒu)

To reduce the number of people living in a place.

"The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town."

"战争威胁要使曾经繁荣的城市人口减少。" (Zhànzhēng wēixié yào shǐ céngjīng fánróng de chéngshì rénkǒu jiǎnshǎo.)
noun C2
/dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/
举止 (juzhi)

A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.

"Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone."

"她在仪式中的举止给大家留下了深刻印象。" (Tā zài yíshì zhōng de jǔzhǐ gěi dàjiā liúxiàle shēnkè yìnxiàng.)
noun C2
/dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/
存款人 (cún kuǎn rén)

a person who places money in a bank or financial institution

"The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds."

"银行提供保险来保护存款人的资金。" (Yínháng tígōng bǎoxiǎn lái bǎohù cún kuǎn rén de zījīn.)
deprave definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈpreɪv/
堕落 (duòluò)

to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked

"The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers."

"这本小说因为试图堕落年轻读者的思想而受到批评。" (Zhè běn xiǎoshuō yīnwèi shìtú duòluò niánqīng dúzhě de sīxiǎng ér shòudào pīpíng.)
depravity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈprævɪti/
堕落 (duoluo)

moral corruption; wickedness

"The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society."

"这部电影描绘了腐化社会的道德堕落。" (Zhe bu dianying miaohui le fuhua shehui de daode duoluo.)
deprecatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/
贬低的 (biǎn dī de)

expressing disapproval or belittling

"He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance."

"他对他们的表现做出了贬低的评论。" (Tā duì tāmen de biǎoxiàn zuò chūle biǎn dī de pínglùn.)
noun C2
/ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/
掠夺 (lüèduó)

An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.

"The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night."

"村民们害怕夜间野生动物的掠夺。" (Cūnmínmen hàipà yèjiān yěshēng dòngwù de lüèduó.)
deputize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/
任命为副职 (rènmìng wéi fùzhí)

To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.

"The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order."

"治安官决定指派几位当地人以帮助维持秩序。" (Zhì'ān guān juédìng zhǐpài jǐ wèi dāngdì rén yǐ bāngzhù wéichí zhìxù.)
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verb C2
/dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/
彻底铲除 (chèdǐ chǎnchú)

To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.

"The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland."

"冲突让许多家庭从他们的家园中被迁移。" (Chōngtū ràng xǔduō jiātíng cóng tāmende jiāyuán zhōng bèi qiānyí.)
dereliction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/
失职 (shīzhí)

the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty

"The officer was charged with dereliction of duty."

"这名官员因失职被指控。" (Zhè míng guānyuán yīn shīzhí bèi zhǐkòng.)
derisible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈrɪzəbl/
可嘲笑的 (ke chaoxiao de)

deserving ridicule or mockery

"His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible."

"他的借口如此虚弱,以至于显然是可嘲笑的。" (Tā de jièkǒu rúcǐ xūruò, yǐzhì yú xiǎnrán shì kě chǎoxiào de.)