A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

データ

Meaning

facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form

Example

Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.

科学者たちは、何千もの実験から得られたデータを分析して、結論に達しました。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

遠い

Meaning

far away in space or time; remote

Example

We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.

私たちは地平線に遠くの山を見ることができました。

C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

裸にする

Meaning

to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets

Example

The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.

違法な伐採によって森は木々を裸にされた。

C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

力強い演説スタイル

Meaning

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way

Example

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。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

不本意

Meaning

a lack of willingness or desire to do something

Example

She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.

彼女は会議に参加する明確な不本意を示した。

A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

指示する

Meaning

to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions

Example

She directed the team to complete the project on time.

彼女はチームにプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるよう指示しました。

C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

無関心

Meaning

lack of interest or concern

Example

His disinterest in the project was obvious.

そのプロジェクトへの無関心は明らかだった。

C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

データ

Meaning

a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation

Example

Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.

調査の各データは慎重に分析されました。

B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

危険に

Meaning

in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily

Example

He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.

彼は高速道路で危険に速く運転していた。

C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

落胆させる

Meaning

to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage

Example

The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.

継続的な拒否の手紙が若い作家を落胆させ始めた。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

失望; 驚き

Meaning

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

私たちの失望の中、コンサートは悪天候のためキャンセルされました。

C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

背鰭

Meaning

Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.

Example

Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.

サメは目立つ背鰭を持っています。

B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

展開する

Meaning

to position strategically; to use effectively

Example

The military will deploy troops to the border.

軍隊は国境に部隊を配備する。

B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

データベース

Meaning

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

Example

The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.

会社の顧客情報は安全なデータベースに保存されています。

A2 noun /ˈdɪs.təns/

Distance

距離

Meaning

the length of space between two points; remoteness in place, time, or relationship

Example

The distance between the two cities is approximately three hundred kilometers.

2つの都市間の距離は約300キロメートルです。

C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

減価償却

Meaning

A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.

Example

The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.

車の減価償却率は5年後に高くなります。

C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.

Example

His discernment in business decisions made him successful.

彼のビジネスの決定における洞察力は彼を成功させた。

C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

悲しい

Meaning

Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.

Example

The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.

その悲しい歌は彼らの目に涙をもたらしました。

C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

退化

Meaning

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

Example

The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.

その小説は腐敗した社会の道徳的退化を描いています。

B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

行為; 偉業; 法的文書;

Meaning

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership

Example

His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.

彼の英雄的な行為は子供を川で溺れさせないように救った。

B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

献身的な

Meaning

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

Example

She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.

彼女は生徒のために上を行き、限界を超えていく献身的な教師です。

B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

眩しい; 印象的な

Meaning

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

Example

The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.

その都市の眩い光は観光客を驚かせました。

C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

自信の欠如

Meaning

Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.

Example

Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.

彼女の自信の欠如は、公衆の前で話すのを難しくした。

A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

ダンサー

Meaning

a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form

Example

The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.

ダンサーはステージで優雅に踊った。

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。

C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

狂気

Meaning

mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally

Example

The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.

狂った男が街で無意味なことを叫んでいた。

B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

破壊する

Meaning

To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.

Example

Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.

個々の追求は社会的調和を破壊します。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

遠位

Meaning

situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment

Example

The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.

医者は患者の腕の遠位端を調べました。

C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

Meaning

To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.

Example

She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.

B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

デモンストレーション

Meaning

The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.

Example

Demonstrations occurred on March 11.

デモンストレーションは3月11日に行われました。

C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

差別化, 分化

Meaning

The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.

Example

Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.

競合他社との差別化により、ユニークな市場ポジションを作り出すことができます。

C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

Meaning

feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes

Example

He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.

B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

深く; 強く; 深く

Meaning

to a great depth; intensely; profoundly

Example

She breathed deeply before making her decision.

彼女は決断を下す前に深く息を吸いました。

B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

意図的に行われた

Meaning

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

Example

His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.

彼の意図的な行動は、大きな配慮と熟慮を示しました。

A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

死んだ

Meaning

No longer alive; the end of life.

Example

The old tree is completely dead.

その古い木は完全に死んでいる。

C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

邪魔する

Meaning

To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.

Example

I hope my request does not discommode you.

私のリクエストがあなたに不便をかけないことを願っています。

C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

拡散

Meaning

The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.

Example

The dissemination of false information is a major issue.

偽の情報の拡散は大きな問題です。

B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/

Dialogue

対話; 会話

Meaning

a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject

Example

The political leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict.

政治指導者たちは紛争解決のために有意義な対話を行いました。

C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

逸脱する

Meaning

To depart from an established course or normal pattern.

Example

He tends to deviate from the original plan.

彼は元の計画から外れる傾向がある。

C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

侮辱する

Meaning

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

Example

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。

C1 noun /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

逸脱；定められたコースから外れること

Meaning

the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards

Example

Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.

定められた手順からの逸脱は直ちに報告されなければなりません。

C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

魅力的; スタイリッシュ; 自信に満ちた;

Meaning

stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming

Example

He looked dashing in his new suit.

彼は新しいスーツで魅力的に見えました。

C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

消化不良, イライラした

Meaning

Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.

Example

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。

C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/

discombobulate

混乱させる

Meaning

to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order

Example

The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him.

突然の質問が彼を混乱させたようだ。

A1 noun /dres/

Dress

ドレス

Meaning

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs

Example

She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しい青いドレスを着ていました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discrete

離散的

Meaning

individually separate and distinct

Example

The course is divided into three discrete modules.

コースは3つの離散的なモジュールに分けられています。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

神聖な; 天上的な; 神のような; 神または神格に関連する

Meaning

heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity

Example

The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.

夕日の神聖な美しさは彼らの息を奪いました。

C2 noun /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

dotage

老年

Meaning

The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.

Example

He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.

彼は晩年を若い頃を思い出して過ごしました。

C1 adjective deft

deft

器用

Meaning

Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.

Example

The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.

アーティストの器用な手は傑作を作り出しました。

C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

誤解を解く

Meaning

To free someone from a false belief or misconception.

Example

The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.

先生は生徒たちの誤解を解こうとしました。

A2 noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

dining

食事

Meaning

the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting

Example

We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant.

私たちは新しいレストランで素晴らしい食事を楽しみました。

B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

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。

C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

分ける

Meaning

To separate or cut apart.

Example

The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.

条約は二つの敵対的な地域を分割しようとした。

C1 verb /dɪˈpliːt/

deplete

使い果たす

Meaning

to reduce the quantity or supply of something

Example

The long war has depleted the country's resources.

長引く戦争で国の資源は枯渇した。

C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

強制

Meaning

threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something

Example

She signed the contract under duress.

彼女は強制的に契約書に署名した。

C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

義務感のある; 尊敬すべき; 従順な

Meaning

conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful

Example

She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.

彼女はいつも両親を助ける義務感のある娘です。

A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

デーツ

Meaning

sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees

Example

Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.

デーツはラマダン中に断食を解くためによく食べられます。

C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

分散型

Meaning

Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.

Example

The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.

分散型システムは、ローカルレベルでのより多くの制御を可能にしました。

C1 verb diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz

desensitize

脱感作

Meaning

To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.

Example

Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people.

継続的な暴力の露出は人々を鈍感にする可能性があります。

C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

乾燥剤

Meaning

a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry

Example

Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.

シリカゲルのパケットは、パッケージングで乾燥剤として一般的に使用されます。

B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

密度

Meaning

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

Example

The density of population in the city center is extremely high.

市の中心部の人口密度は非常に高い。

C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

無駄にする

Meaning

To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.

Example

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。

B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

喜び; 楽しみ

Meaning

a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure

Example

The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.

子供たちの笑い声は彼女の心を純粋な喜びで満たしました。

B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

ドナー

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

Example

The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.

ドナーは病院の新しい翼に寛大に寄付しました。

C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

脱臼する

Meaning

To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.

Example

He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしているときに肩を脱臼しました。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

恵まれない

Meaning

Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.

Example

The program provides support to disadvantaged children.

そのプログラムは恵まれない子供たちに支援を提供しています。

C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

空虚

Meaning

Completely lacking or without something.

Example

His speech was devoid of any real emotion.

彼のスピーチは実際の感情が空虚だった。

C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

ドグマ

Meaning

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

Example

The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.

宗教的指導者は伝統的なドグマに厳格に従った。

B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

ドキュメンテーション

Meaning

material that provides official information or evidence

Example

The documentation for the project is available for review.

プロジェクトのドキュメンテーションはレビューのために利用可能です。

C1 verb ˈdwɪn.dl

dwindle

減少する

Meaning

To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.

Example

His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.

予期しない支出のため、彼の貯金は減少しました。

C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

劣化

Meaning

The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.

不十分なメンテナンスは材料の劣化を引き起こす。

C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

甘美

Meaning

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

Example

She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.

彼女は彼の甘美な声に魅了されていた。

C1 noun /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

行き詰まり

Meaning

a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement

Example

Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.

交渉は双方が妥協に同意しなかったため行き詰まりました。

C2 noun /dɪˌsɪdəˈreɪtəm/

desideratum

必要な物

Meaning

something that is desired or considered necessary

Example

For many students, financial aid is a desideratum.

多くの学生にとって、経済援助は必要な物です。

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。

C2 noun /dɪˈbɛntʃər/

debenture

社債

Meaning

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

Example

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。

A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

オランダの

Meaning

relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language

Example

She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.

彼女は17世紀のオランダの絵画を楽しんでいます。

C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

教条主義者

Meaning

stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations

Example

His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.

彼の教条主義的な政治アプローチは、多くの支持者を遠ざけた。

C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

不誠実な

Meaning

not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness

Example

She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.

彼女は会議に出席しないために不誠実な言い訳をしました。

C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

引き分け

Meaning

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

Example

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。

B1 noun /ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Destination

目的地

Meaning

the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point

Example

Paris was their dream destination for their honeymoon trip.

パリは彼らのハネムーン旅行の夢の目的地でした。

C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

欺瞞的

Meaning

Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.

Example

His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.

彼の約束は欺瞞的で信頼できないことが証明されました。

B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

次元

Meaning

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

Example

Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.

再生可能エネルギープロジェクトは都市計画に新しい次元を加えます。

B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

doyen

尊敬される人物

Meaning

The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.

Example

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。

B2 noun /den/

Den

巣穴; 快適な部屋; 不法活動の場所

Meaning

a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities

Example

The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.

キツネは危険が迫るのを感じて、巣穴に姿を消しました。

C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

デイスト

Meaning

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

Example

The philosopher identified himself as a deist.

その哲学者は自分をデイストとして認識した。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

争い, 論争

Meaning

a disagreement or argument about something important

Example

The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.

二国間で国境問題について争いが続いています。

C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

逸脱

Meaning

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

Example

Her story was full of interesting digressions.

彼女の話は面白い逸脱で満ちていました。

C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

狡猾な

Meaning

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

Example

He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.

彼は会社の支配権を握るために、狡猾な計画を使いました。

C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

Meaning

to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people

Example

The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.

C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

表現的な

Meaning

openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion

Example

She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.

彼女は友達に対してとても表現的だった。

C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

Meaning

An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.

Example

The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.

C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

事業売却

Meaning

the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets

Example

The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.

子会社の事業売却は昨年完了しました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

軽蔑的な

Meaning

Expressing contempt or ridicule.

Example

She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.

彼女は彼の歌おうとする試みに対して軽蔑的な笑い声を上げた。

C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

デトックス

Meaning

The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.

Example

Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.

デトックスは体内の有害物質を排除するのに役立ちます。

A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning

the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand

Example

He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

離婚

Meaning

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

Example

After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.

数年の対立の後、彼らは離婚することを決めました。

B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

ドアの入口

Meaning

the space where a door opens into a room or building

Example

She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.

彼女はドアの入口に立って、彼が来るのを待っていました。

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 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。

C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

解消する

Meaning

to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear

Example

The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.

先生の説明は学生たちの混乱を解消しました。

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。

C1 noun /deɪˈtɒnt/

detente

緊張関係の緩和

Meaning

the easing of strained relations, especially between countries

Example

The treaty helped bring about a détente between the two nations.

その条約は、二国間の緊張関係を緩和するのに役立ちました。

C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

洪水

Meaning

A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.

Example

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。

A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

12月

Meaning

the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

December is usually cold in many countries.

12月は多くの国で寒いです。

C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

ガバーナント

Meaning

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

Example

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。

A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

暗闇; 無知;

Meaning

the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge

Example

The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.

停電で町全体が暗闇に包まれた。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

不従順な

Meaning

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

Example

The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.

その不従順な子供はルールに従うことを拒否しました。

C2 adjective /ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/

debonair

魅力的

Meaning

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

Example

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。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

不名誉な

Meaning

having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy

Example

The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.

ジャーナリストは町の不名誉な地区に泊まるのを避けました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

決定的

Meaning

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive

Example

The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.

委員会は政策に関する決定的な合意に達しました。

C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

裏表のある

Meaning

Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.

Example

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。

A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

嫌う

Meaning

to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion

Example

I really dislike eating spicy food.

私は本当に辛い食べ物を食べるのが嫌いです。

C1 noun ˈdaɪ.nə.sti

dynasty

王朝

Meaning

A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.

Example

The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.

明王朝は何世紀にもわたって中国を支配していました。

B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

デフォルト

Meaning

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

Example

The company defaulted on its loan payments.

会社はローンの支払いでデフォルトしました。

A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

暗い

Meaning

having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black

Example

She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.

彼女は冬の服に暗い色を好みます。

C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

暗闇の中で

Meaning

In the dark or growing dark; dimly.

Example

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。

C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/

divergence

分岐

Meaning

The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.

Example

The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate.

彼らの意見の相違は激しい議論を引き起こしました。