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B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

討論
Meaning
Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.
Example
Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.
ガバナンスに関する討論はセッション全体を通して行われました。
C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

反体制派
Meaning
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
反体制派は政府に対する発言で逮捕された。
C1 adjective /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

discriminating

選り好みする
Meaning
Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.
Example
She is known for her discriminating taste in art.
彼女は芸術における選り好みの味で知られています。
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。
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

完全に合致する
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
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。
A2 noun /deθ/

Death

死
Meaning
the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions
Example
The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.
偉大な指導者の死は国全体で悲しまれました。
B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

飾る
Meaning
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments
Example
We will decorate the room for the party.
パーティーのために部屋を飾ります。
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

困惑させる
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
インタビュアーの厳しい質問が候補者を困惑させた。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

神
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
その寺院はヒンドゥー教の神に捧げられています。
C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

欠点; 不利; 過ちや違反に対して与えられるマーク
Meaning
a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense
Example
The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.
その生徒は繰り返し遅刻したため、デメリットを受けました。
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

開発者
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
彼女はテクノロジー企業でソフトウェア開発者として働いています。
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。
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

デジタルフォーマット
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
デジタルフォーマットの家系図はオンラインで共有できます。
B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

荒廃させる
Meaning
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
ハリケーンは沿岸の町を荒廃させた。
C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

幻滅
Meaning
to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed
Example
The scandal disillusioned many voters.
そのスキャンダルは多くの有権者を幻滅させた。
C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

繊細さ; 高級な料理;
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
シェフは地域全体で有名な地元のデリカシーを準備しました。
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

需要；消費者の商品の要求
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
オーガニック食品の需要は近年顕著に増加しています。
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

切断する
Meaning
to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts
Example
The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.
王は敵を切り刻むよう命じました。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

弁護士を法曹界から正式に除外する
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
腐敗した弁護士は非倫理的な行動により除外されました。
B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

締め切り
Meaning
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Example
Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.
締め切りを設定することでタスクを終わらせるのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

車道
Meaning
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
Example
The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.
車は庭の隣の車道に停められていた。
C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

老朽
Meaning
worn out or weakened by age or neglect
Example
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。
B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

露
Meaning
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
Example
The morning dew glistened on the grass.
朝露が草の上で輝いていました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

一般的な言語に関する
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
詩人は一般の読者とつながるために一般的な言語に関する言葉を使った。
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

えくぼ
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
彼女の魅力的なえくぼは、子供たちに微笑むたびに現れました。
B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

運命; 定め; 前定
Meaning
the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course
Example
She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.
彼女は彼に出会うことが運命だと信じていて、それは必ず起こることだと思っていた。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

放蕩
Meaning
lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures
Example
He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.
彼はパーティーとギャンブルで満ちた放蕩の生活を送った。
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。
C1 verb /diːm/

deem

みなす, 判断する
Meaning
to regard or consider in a specified way
Example
The project was deemed a success by the board.
そのプロジェクトは理事会によって成功だと見なされました。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

置き換える
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
新しい技術は多くの伝統的な製造業の仕事を置き換えるでしょう。
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。
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

嘲笑に値する
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
彼の言い訳は非常に弱く、明らかに嘲笑に値した。
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənz/

decisions

決定
Meaning
A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.
Example
Making the right decisions in time was key to the project's success.
時間内に正しい決定を下すことがプロジェクトの成功の鍵でした。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

解散する
Meaning
To scatter or spread widely in different directions.
Example
The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
警察は群衆を解散させるために催涙ガスを使用しました。
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

乾燥した; 湿気や液体がない; 退屈な
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
砂漠は非常に乾燥した気候です。
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

ドック
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
船はドックに2日間停泊していました。
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。
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

法令
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
王はすべての市民に追加の税金を支払うように命じる法令を出しました。
C1 verb /diːˈkoʊd/

decode

Meaning
to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning
Example
The software can decode the hidden message within seconds.
B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

防御
Meaning
The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
Example
Defense was one of the central subjects.
防御は主要なテーマの一つだった。
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.
B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

ダイナミック
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
人生はダイナミックな流れの中で流れています。
B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

ドアマット
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
家に入る前にドアマットで足を拭いてください。
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 /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

堕落した
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
その映画は堕落した犯罪者の人生を描いています。
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

人口統計学的
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
会社は製品を発売する前に人口統計学的傾向を分析します。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

decalogue

Meaning
The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
Example
The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue.
B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

ダイナミクス
Meaning
the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process
Example
The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.
新しいマネージャーが参加した後、チームのダイナミクスは変化しました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

明白な
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
彼の行動には明らかな変化があった。
C2 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

十音節詩行
Meaning
A line of verse with ten syllables.
Example
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。
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

切り離し
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
仏教哲学は物質的欲望からの分離を奨励します。
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

虚偽を暴露する、神話を打破する
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
科学者たちは、ワクチンが自閉症を引き起こすという神話を打破した。
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

老朽化した
Meaning
Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.
Example
The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.
その家族は町の端にある老朽化した家に住んでいました。
C1 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

裁量の
Meaning
Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.
Example
He set aside some discretionary income for travel.
彼は旅行のためにいくらかの裁量所得を取っておいた。
C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

ディスレクシア
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
先生はディスレクシアの学生を助けるために特別な方法を使いました。
C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

壊滅させる
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
森林火災が森を壊滅させました。
C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

乾燥ローズの花びら
Meaning
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
Example
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。
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 /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

勇敢な
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
勇敢な兵士は挑戦から決して後退しなかった。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

分配する
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
その団体は影響を受けた家族に資金を分配します。
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

財産差し押さえ人
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
ディストレイナーは、借金が清算されるまで、賃借人の車を押収しました。
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。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

不均衡
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
多くの社会において、富裕層と貧困層の間に明確な不均衡があります。
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

汚い; よごれた; 不快な; 道徳的に堕落した
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
料理後、台所は汚かった。
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。
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

根こそぎ引き抜く
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
その紛争は多くの家族を故郷から追い出しました。
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

決意
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
成功するための彼の決意は揺るぎなかった。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

不満な
Meaning
Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.
Example
The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.
改革は不満な若者を落ち着かせるために導入されました。
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
A1 noun /dæd/

dad

お父さん
Meaning
an informal term for father
Example
My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
私のお父さんは自転車の乗り方を教えてくれました。
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.
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 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

絶望
Meaning
the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless
Example
After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.
仕事を失った後、彼は絶望し、前に進む方法が見えなかった。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

忠実な
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
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。
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 /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 /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

変色
Meaning
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
Example
Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.
太陽光線は布地の変色を引き起こします。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

絶望的な
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.
彼女は仕事を失った後、絶望的な気持ちだった。
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。
C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

蒸留業者
Meaning
A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.
Example
The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.
蒸留業者は昨年、新しいウイスキーブランドを紹介しました。
B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

送る
Meaning
to send off to a destination or for a purpose
Example
The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.
その会社は洪水の被害者に援助を発送しました。
B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

検出する
Meaning
to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious
Example
The security system can detect movement in the building.
セキュリティシステムは建物内の動きを検出できます。
C2 noun /ˈdɪktəm/

dictum

格言
Meaning
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
Example
The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.
裁判官の格言は法の前での平等の原則を明確にしました。
C2 verb /diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

denationalize

民営化
Meaning
to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies
Example
The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment.
政府は民間投資を促進するために銀行を民営化することを決定しました。
C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

危険を冒す人
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
そのスタントは有名なデアデビルによって行われました。
C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

価値が下がる
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
車は最初の数年間で急速に価値が下がる傾向があります。
A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

説明
Meaning
A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.
Example
His description was vivid.
彼の説明は生き生きとしていた。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

壊れやすい
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
Example
The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
この花瓶はとても壊れやすいので、注意して扱ってください。
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

dejection

落胆
Meaning
a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits
Example
She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.
彼女は悪い知らせを聞いた後、落胆した状態で座っていた。
A1 noun /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

drinking

飲む
Meaning
the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol
Example
Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated.
一度に水を飲みすぎると、膨張感を感じることがあります。
B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

デオキシリボ核酸
Meaning
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
Example
Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.
科学者たちは古代の骨からDNAを抽出しました。
C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

砂丘
Meaning
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Example
The children played on the sand dune by the beach.
子供たちはビーチの砂丘で遊んでいました。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

詳細
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
彼女は計画を詳細に説明しました。
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

軽蔑する
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
彼女はすべての不正直を軽蔑している。
B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

密な
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
森はとても密で、ほとんど太陽の光が地面に届かなかった。
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.
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。
C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

塗る
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
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。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɒsɪsən/

diocesan

教区に関する
Meaning
relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church
Example
The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.
教区評議会は教会の問題を話し合うために集まりました。
B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

否認
Meaning
the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something
Example
His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.
スキャンダルへの関与を否認した彼の姿勢は、疑念を持って受け止められました。
B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

定義する
Meaning
to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
Example
The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.
先生は生徒に『民主主義』という言葉を定義するように頼んだ。
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

議論の余地がある
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
その政策が機能するかどうかは議論の余地がある。
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。
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

へこみ
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
事故で車のドアにへこみが残りました。
C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

Meaning
feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes
Example
He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.
B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

Meaning
to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear
Example
High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.
A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

ドラム
Meaning
a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends
Example
The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.
ドラマーは自分のドラムキットで完璧なリズムを刻んだ。
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

derogative

侮辱的
Meaning
Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.
Example
He made a derogative remark about her work.
彼は彼女の仕事について侮辱的な発言をした。
B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/

Dramatic

ドラマチック; 突然で驚くべき; 興奮させると印象的
Meaning
relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive
Example
The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
ドラマティックな夕焼けが空を明るい色で染めた。
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。
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

不足
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
飢饉の間に食料が不足していた。
B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

邪魔する
Meaning
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
Example
Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
勉強している間に私を邪魔しないでください。
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

献身的
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
彼女は常に子供たちを最優先にする献身的な母親です。
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

劇的に
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
キャンペーン後、売上は劇的に増加しました。