वोकैबुलरीज

इंग्लिश वोकैबुलरी डिस्कवर, लर्न और मास्टर करें

dovetail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdʌv.teɪl/
完全に合致する (kanzen ni gatchi suru)

to fit or combine perfectly together

"Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals."

"彼女の計画は私たちの目標に完全に合致しています。" (Kanojo no keikaku wa watashitachi no mokuhyou ni kanzen ni gatchi shiteimasu.)
dowdy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdaʊ.di/
時代遅れ / ださい (jidaiokure / dasai)

unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance

"She wore a dowdy dress to the party."

"彼女はパーティーに時代遅れのドレスを着ていた。" (Kanojo wa pātī ni jidaiokure no doresu o kite ita.)
dowse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/daʊz/
水や鉱物を占いの棒で探す; または液体で浸すまたは消火する。 (Mizu ya koumotsu o uranai no bou de sagasu; mata wa ekitai de shinsu mata wa shoukaku suru.)

To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.

"The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field."

"農夫は乾燥した畑で水を探すためにダウズしようとした。" (Noufu wa kansou shita hatake de mizu o sagasu tame ni dausu shiyou to shita.)
doyen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɔɪən/
尊敬される人物 (sonkei sareru jinbutsu)

The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.

"He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country."

"彼はその国の現代文学のドイエンと見なされています。" (Kare wa sono kuni no gendai bungaku no doyen to minasarerています。)
noun C2
/ˈdrækmə/
ドラクマ (dorakuma)

The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.

"The old coin collection included a silver drachma."

"古いコインのコレクションには銀のドラクマが含まれていました。" (Furui koin no korekushon ni wa gin no dorakuma ga fukumarete imashita.)
noun C2
/ˈdræɡˌnɛt/
広域捜査 (kouiki sōsa)

A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.

"The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives."

"警察は逃亡者を捕まえるために広域捜査を開始した。" (Keisatsu wa tōbōsha o tsukamaeru tame ni kōiki sōsa o kaishi shita.)
verb C2
/drəˈɡuːn/
強制する (kyousei suru)

to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation

"The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime."

"マネージャーはチームに残業させようとしました。" (Manejaa wa chiimu ni zangyou saseyou to shimashita.)
noun C2
/dreɪk/
雄鴨 (otoko kamo)

a male duck; a type of waterfowl

"The drake led his family of ducks across the pond."

"そのドレイクは、家族のカモたちを池の向こうに連れて行きました。" (sono doreiku wa, kazoku no kamo-tachi o ike no mukou ni tsurete ikimashita.)
verb C2
/drɔːl/
だらだらと話す (daradara to hanasu)

to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds

"He tends to drawl when he is tired."

"彼は疲れているときに、だらだらと話す傾向があります。" (Kare wa tsukarete iru toki ni, daradara to hanasu keikou ga arimasu.)
noun C2
/drɛɡz/
残渣 (zanza)

the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something

"He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving."

"彼は出発する前にコーヒーの残渣を飲んだ。" (Kare wa shuppatsu suru mae ni kōhī no zanza o nonda.)
Dried Fenugreek Leaves definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/
乾燥フェヌグリークの葉 (kansou fenugreek no ha)

dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking

"Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor."

"カレーに乾燥フェヌグリークの葉を加えて、さらに風味を加えます。" (karee ni kansou fenugreek no ha wo kuwaete, sara ni fuumi wo kuwaemasu.)
Dried Rose Petals definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/
乾燥ローズの花びら (kansō rōzu no hanabira)

dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes

"The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals."

"デザートは乾燥ローズの花びらで飾られていました。" (dezāto wa kansō rōzu no hanabira de kazararete imashita)
noun C2
/ˈdrɪvəl/
戯言 (tawagoto)

silly or nonsensical talk

"The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel."

"政治家の演説は意味のない戯言でいっぱいだった。" (Seijika no enzetsu wa imi no nai tawagoto de ippai datta.)
adjective C2
/droʊl/
ユニーク (yuniiku)

curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement

"He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh."

"彼はみんなを笑わせるユニークなユーモアのセンスを持っていた。" (Kare wa minna wo warawaseru yuniiku na yu-moa no sensu wo motte ita.)
dross definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/drɒs/
無駄なもの (mudanamono)

worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities

"Most of his early writings were considered dross."

"彼の初期のほとんどの作品は無駄なものと見なされていた。" (Kare no shoki no hotondo no sakuhin wa mudanamono to minasa reteita.)
drudge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/drʌdʒ/
働き者 (hatarakimono)

A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.

"He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day."

"彼は一日中、繰り返しの仕事に縛られている働き者のように感じていた。" (Kare wa ichinichijū, kurikaeshi no shigoto ni shibararete iru hatarakimono no yō ni kanjite ita.)
Drumet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdrʌmɪt/
ドラメット (dorumetto)

a small drum used in military or marching bands

"The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade."

"ドラマーはパレード中にドゥルメットで一定のリズムを演奏しました。" (Dorama wa pareedo-chuu ni dorumetto de ittei no rizumu o ensou shimashita.)
Dry goose berry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/
乾燥アムラ (kansou amura)

dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes

"Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth."

"乾燥アムラの粉末は、髪の成長に優れています。" (Kansou amura no funmatsu wa, kami no seichou ni sugureteimasu)
Dry Mango Powder definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/
アムチュール (amchur)

a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine

"The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess."

"シェフはチャートに酸味を加えるためにドライマンゴーパウダーを振りかけました。" (Shefu wa chaat ni sanmi o kuwaeru tame ni dorai mango paudā o furikakemashita.)
adjective C2
/ˈdʌktaɪl/
延性 (enshō)

capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced

"Gold is a very ductile metal."

"金は非常に延性のある金属です。" (Kin wa hijō ni enshō no aru kinzoku desu.)
noun C2
/djuːˈɛnə/
ガバーナント (gabaanto)

an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families

"The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival."

"若い女性は祭りの間、デュエナに付き添われていました。" (Wakai josei wa matsuri no aida, duena ni tsukisowarete imashita.)
adjective C2
/ˈdʌlsɪt/
甘美 (kanbi)

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

"She was enchanted by his dulcet voice."

"彼女は彼の甘美な声に魅了されていた。" (Kanojo wa kare no kanbi na koe ni miryō sarete ita.)
noun C2
/ˈdʌlərd/
愚か者 (orokamono)

a slow or stupid person

"He was considered a dullard by his classmates."

"彼はクラスメートによって愚か者だと考えられていた。" (Kare wa kurasumēto ni yotte orokamono da to kangaerarete ita.)
verb C2
/ˈdʌmfaʊnd/
呆然とさせる (bōzen to saseru)

to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless

"The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience."

"マジシャンの技は観客を呆然とさせた。" (Majishan no waza wa kankyaku o bōzen to saseta.)
verb C2
/dʌn/
借金を取り立てる (shakkin o toritateru)

to demand payment of a debt persistently

"The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent."

"家主は未払いの家賃のためにテナントに何度も支払いを求めました。" (Yanoshi wa mibara'i no yachin no tame ni tenanto ni nando mo shiharai o motomemashita.)
dupe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/djuːp/
だます (damasu)

To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.

"He was duped into buying a fake watch."

"彼は偽物の時計を買うようにだまされました。" (Kare wa nisemono no tokei o kau yō ni damasaremashita.)
duplicitous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/
裏表のある (uramoto no aru)

Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.

"The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements."

"その政治家は裏表のある発言で批判された。" (Sono seijika wa uramoto no aru hatsugen de hihan sareta.)
duplicity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/djuːˈplɪsɪti/
二重性 (nijūsei)

Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.

"Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation."

"調査中に彼女の二重性が明らかになった。" (Chōsa-chū ni kanojo no nijūsei ga akiraka ni natta.)
durance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdjʊərəns/
監禁 (kankin)

imprisonment or confinement

"The prisoner spent years in durance before his release."

"囚人は解放される前に数年間監禁されていた。" (Shūjin wa kaihō sareru mae ni sūnenkan kankin sarete ita.)
adjective C2
/ˈdjuːtiəs/
忠実な (chuujitsuna)

dutiful; obedient and respectful

"The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions."

"その忠実な子供は常に両親の指示に従っていました。" (Sono chuujitsuna kodomo wa tsuneni ryoushin no shiji ni shitagatte imashita.)
adjective C2
/ˈdjuːtiəbl/
課税対象 (kazei taishou)

subject to customs duty or tax

"Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border."

"輸入された電子機器はしばしば国境で課税対象となります。" (Yunyuu sareta denshi kiki wa shibashiba kokkyou de kazei taishou to narimasu.)
noun C2
/daɪn/
力の単位(センチメートル・グラム・秒の単位系) (Chikara no tan'i (senchimētoru-guramu-byō no tan'ikei))

A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.

"The physicist measured the force in dynes."

"物理学者はダインで力を測定しました。" (Butsurigakusha wa dain de chikara o sokutei shimashita.)
dys- definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
prefix C2
/dɪs-/
異常、悪い、困難、または欠陥を意味する接頭辞 (ijou, warui, konnan, matawa kekkan o imi suru settouji)

A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.

"Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment."

"'ディスファンクション'や'ディスレクシア'のような言葉は、困難や障害を示すためにディス-という接頭辞を使用します。" ('Disfankushon' ya 'Disurekushia' no you na kotoba wa, konnan ya shougai o shimesu tame ni dis- to iu settouji o shiyou shimasu.)
dyspeptic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪsˈpɛptɪk/
消化不良, イライラした (shouka furyou, iraira shita)

Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.

"After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable."

"重い食事の後、彼は消化不良で不快に感じました。" (Omoi shokuji no ato, kare wa shouka furyou de fukai ni kanjimashita.)