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C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

優雅で可愛らしい
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
彼女は真珠でできた繊細なネックレスをしていました。
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

支配する
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
彼は若い同僚に対して支配的な態度を取ることが多い。
C1 noun ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən

deposition

堆積、何かを堆積させるプロセス
Meaning
The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.
Example
River deposition leads to the formation of new landmasses.
河川の堆積は新しい大陸の形成をもたらします。
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

危険な
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
その会社への投資は今、かなり危険なように見える。
C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

だます
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Example
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。
A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

危険
Meaning
likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe
Example
Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.
氷の道路で速く運転するのは危険です。
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

専制的な
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
王の専制的な支配は人々を苦しめた。
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

非難する
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
リーダーはスピーチで汚職を非難しました。
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

冒涜する
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
ヴァンダルたちは古代の寺院の壁をグラフィティで冒涜しました。
A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

ゴミ箱
Meaning
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
Example
Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.
使用後は紙をゴミ箱に捨ててください。
A2 noun /ˈden.tɪst/

Dentist

歯医者
Meaning
a medical professional who treats teeth and oral health
Example
I need to visit the dentist for a regular checkup.
定期検診のために歯医者に行かなければなりません。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

ダイヤモンド
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
彼女は指にはダイヤモンドの指輪を着けていた。
C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

荒廃
Meaning
The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.
Example
The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.
その古い寺院は廃墟の状態にありました。
C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

砂漠化
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
森林伐採は砂漠化を加速させます。
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

態度
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
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。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

狂った / 非理性的
Meaning
behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement
Example
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。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/

disputatious

議論好きな
Meaning
fond of or given to argument and debate
Example
His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations.
彼の議論好きな性格は、しばしば熱い議論を引き起こす。
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

嘲笑する
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
批評家たちはその新しい映画を悪い脚本のせいで嘲笑した。
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

ぶら下がる
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
鍵がベルトからぶら下がっていました。
B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

詳細
Meaning
Having many details; very thorough.
Example
The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.
報告書は状況の詳細な分析を提供しました。
A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

夕食
Meaning
the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening
Example
The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.
家族は午後7時に夕食のために集まりました。
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

神格化する
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
一部のファンはお気に入りの有名人を神のように崇拝します。
B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

気を散らすもの
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
生産性を高めるために、気を散らすものを排除してください。
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

住居地
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
彼はカナダを彼の法的な住居地として宣言しました。
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

発見
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
彼の発見は複数の分野で革命を起こした。
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

消える
Meaning
to cease to be visible; to vanish
Example
The magician made the rabbit disappear.
マジシャンはウサギを消した。
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

減少
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
大気汚染の減少がありました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

防御的
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
彼は自分の仕事を批判されると防御的になった。
C2 verb /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

deputize

副職に任命する
Meaning
To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.
Example
The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order.
保安官は秩序を維持するために数人の地元の人々を副職に任命することを決定しました。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

配布する
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
その機械は清潔な飲料水を供給します。
C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

追い出す
Meaning
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
Example
The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.
部隊は敵を丘から追い出した。
C1 verb /dɪˈbɑːr/

debar

禁止する
Meaning
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
Example
He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating.
彼は不正行為のため競技への参加が禁止されました。
C1 noun /ˈdek.ə.dəns/

decadence

堕落
Meaning
Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
Example
The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.
その小説は裕福なエリートの堕落を描いています。
C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

停学; 拘留
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
生徒は繰り返しクラスを乱したため、停学を受けました。
C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

境界設定
Meaning
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
Example
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。
C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

デルタ地形
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
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。
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

嫌悪している
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
彼女は彼が動物に接する方法に嫌悪感を抱いた。
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

不一致, 差異, 矛盾
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
監査は報告された収入と実際の収入との間に不一致があることを明らかにしました。
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

ひどい
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
難民はひどい状況で生活していた。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

無敵の、勇敢な、決然とした
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
無敵の兵士はすべての困難に立ち向かった。
C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

異なる
Meaning
containing elements very different from one another.
Example
Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.
彼らの意見は異なり、討論を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

demonstrable

証明可能
Meaning
clearly able to be shown or proven
Example
There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.
彼が無罪であることを示す証明可能な証拠がありました。
B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

失望
Meaning
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Example
Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.
結果を聞いた後、彼女の顔には深い失望が表れていた。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

嫌悪
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
彼女は政治家の腐敗行為に対する嫌悪を公然と表現しました。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

弱める
Meaning
to weaken or make someone or something infirm
Example
The long illness debilitated his strength.
長い病気が彼の力を弱めた。
B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

点
Meaning
a small round mark or spot
Example
She drew a red dot on the paper.
彼女は紙に赤い点を描きました。
B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

差別; 不公平な扱い; 偏見
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
その企業は採用における人種差別で訴えられました。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

降りる
Meaning
to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
Example
The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.
長い旅の後、ライダーは馬から降りた。
C1 noun /dɪn/

din

騒音
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
外の交通の騒音が集中するのを困難にしていた。
C2 noun /ˈdoʊneɪtər/

donator

寄付者
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.
Example
The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum.
寄付者は大きな金額を寄付した後、匿名でいることを希望しました。
B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

恐ろしい; 恐怖を引き起こす; 恐ろしい
Meaning
extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible
Example
The weather was dreadful during our vacation.
私たちの休暇中、天気は恐ろしかった。
C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

電気を発生させる機械; 大きなエネルギーと熱意を持つ人物
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
彼女は会社の成功の背後にある本物のダイナモです。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

意見の相違
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
会議は委員会メンバー間の意見の相違で終了しました。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

偽る
Meaning
To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
Example
He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.
彼は笑顔で恐怖を隠そうとした。
B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

着る / リーダー
Meaning
to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person
Example
She donned her coat before leaving.
彼女は出かける前にコートを着た。
B1 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

determined

決心した
Meaning
Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.
Example
She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles.
多くの障害があったにもかかわらず、彼女は学業を終わらせる決心をしていた。
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

動揺した
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
ペットを失った後、彼女は動揺していた。
C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

デマゴーグ
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
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。
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

中止
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
サービスの中止は多くの顧客を失望させました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

衰弱させる
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
その病気は彼の健康に衰弱をもたらした。
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

嫌な
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
ゴミ箱からの臭いは完全に嫌なものでした。
B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

鳩
Meaning
a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace
Example
The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.
白い鳩は青い空を平和に飛んでいた。
A2 noun /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

日記
Meaning
a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
Example
She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.
彼女は寝る前に日記にその日の出来事を書きました。
C1 verb, noun /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

discredit

信用を失わせる
Meaning
To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.
Example
The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public.
スキャンダルは公衆の目で政治家を信用を失わせました。
C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

分裂
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
内戦はしばしば国家の分裂から起こる。
A2 noun dɪˈvaɪs

device

デバイス, 装置, 機器
Meaning
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
Example
This device improves efficiency in data processing.
このデバイスはデータ処理の効率を改善します。
B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

漂う
Meaning
to move slowly, especially by air or water currents
Example
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
ボートは岸から離れ始めた。
B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

落胆させる
Meaning
making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.
コーチの落胆させる言葉は、チームの士気に影響を与えました。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

変装; 偽装
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
スパイは敵に認識されないように精巧な変装をしていた。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

遺産を剥奪する
Meaning
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
Example
The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.
父親は息子の無謀な行動のために遺産を剥奪すると脅した。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

解放する
Meaning
To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.
Example
He tried to disengage from the heated argument.
彼は熱い議論から解放しようとした。
C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

デュプレックスハウス
Meaning
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
Example
They live in a duplex near the city center.
彼らは市の中心近くのデュプレックスに住んでいます。
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

発展的
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
幼児期は学習にとって重要な発展的段階です。
B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

スイセン
Meaning
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
Example
The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.
この春、スイセンは草原で早く咲きました。
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

ディフェンダー
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
ディフェンダーはシュートをブロックし、ゴールを守った。
C2 noun /ˈdæstərd/

dastard

卑怯者
Meaning
a cowardly or dishonorable person
Example
Only a dastard would betray his closest friend.
裏切るのは卑怯者だけだ。
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

証人
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
証人は裁判中に証言の正確性を確認しました。
C1 noun dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

discrepancies

不一致
Meaning
Differences between things that should be the same
Example
Discrepancies in regulations delay progress.
規則の不一致が進行を遅らせている。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

王冠
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
女王は戴冠式で輝く王冠を身に着けていました。
C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

消毒
Meaning
The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.
Example
Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.
キッチン用具は頻繁に消毒する必要があります。
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

要求が厳しい
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
その仕事は非常に要求が厳しく、長時間の労働が必要です。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

降りる
Meaning
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.
乗客は着陸後、飛行機から降りました。
A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

異なる
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
彼女の意見は私のものとは完全に異なっていました。
A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

ダークブルー
Meaning
a deep shade of blue color
Example
She wore a dark blue dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーにダークブルーのドレスを着て行った。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

脱線的
Meaning
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
Example
His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.
彼の脱線的なスタイルは講義を追うのが難しかった。
C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

差し押さえる
Meaning
to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
Example
The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.
家主は未払いの家賃のために借家人の家具を差し押さえました。
C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

歪曲、誤った提示
Meaning
the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something
Example
There was a distortion in the radio signal.
ラジオ信号に歪曲がありました。
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

降下 / 祖先
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
登山者は山頂から降下を始めました。
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

ダイバー
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
ダイバーは魚を捕まえるために水面下に消えました。
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

受贈者
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
奨学金基金の受贈者は心からの感謝の意を表しました。
C1 noun /ˈdrʌdʒəri/

drudgery

退屈で骨の折れる仕事
Meaning
Hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine.
彼女は日常の退屈なルーチンから抜け出したかった。
C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

浮気; 関係の一時的なもの
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
彼の写真への浮気は数ヶ月しか続かず、興味を失いました。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

開示する
Meaning
to reveal or make information known; to expose
Example
The company must disclose all financial information.
その会社はすべての財務情報を開示しなければならない。
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmɪtər/

decameter

デカメートル
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.
Example
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。
A1 verb /driːm/

dream

夢を見る
Meaning
to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for
Example
I often dream about flying in the sky.
私はよく空を飛ぶ夢を見ます。
C1 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

Meaning
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
Example
The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.
C2 verb /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/

deliquesce

空気中の水分を吸収して液体になる
Meaning
to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room.
塩は湿度の高い部屋に置かれた後、液体に変わり始めました。
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.
B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

馬鹿; 無口; 愚か
Meaning
unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid
Example
She remained dumb during the entire meeting.
彼女は会議の間ずっと黙っていた。
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

発音と単語の選択
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
強いディクションはコミュニケーション能力を向上させます。
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

装飾; 飾り; 賞;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
クリスマスのデコレーションは、普通の部屋をお祝いのワンダーランドに変えました。
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

不満にさせる
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
不公平な扱いが労働者を不満にさせた。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

混乱
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
彼の机は完全に混乱していました。
C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

家畜化する
Meaning
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
Example
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
人間は数千年前に犬を家畜化しました。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

Meaning
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
Example
It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.
C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

ドゥティ
Meaning
a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs
Example
The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.
年配の男性は宗教的な儀式で白いドゥティを着ていた。
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

教義
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
教会は道徳的価値に関する厳格な教義を遵守しています。
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

汚す
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
川は工業廃水によって汚された。
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

示す
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
先生はクラスに実験をデモンストレートしました。
C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

職務怠慢
Meaning
the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty
Example
The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.
その役人は職務怠慢で起訴された。
B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

献身; 忠誠; 熱意
Meaning
love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
Example
Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.
他人を助けることへの献身が、彼女をコミュニティで愛される存在にしました。
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

階下
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
階下に行ってロビーで待ってください。
B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

落ち込ませる
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
陰鬱な天気は人々を落ち込ませる傾向がある。
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

障害者
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
公園には障害者用の特別な施設があります。
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

慰めようのない
Meaning
very unhappy and unable to be comforted
Example
She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.
悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は慰めようのない状態でした。
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

低俗な詩
Meaning
Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.
Example
The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.
詩人の作品は批評家によって単なる低俗な詩として却下された。