B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

献身

Meaning

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.

Example

His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.

彼の献身はインディアの科学の基盤を築いた。

C2 adjective /ˈdaʊ.di/

dowdy

時代遅れ / ださい

Meaning

unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance

Example

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。

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 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

落ち込んでいる

Meaning

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

Example

She felt depressed after losing her job.

彼女は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでいました。

C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

斑点模様

Meaning

Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.

Example

The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.

森の地面は日光で斑点模様ができていた。

C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

Meaning

the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration

Example

The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.

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。

B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

深さ; 深いまたは深遠な特質

Meaning

the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound

Example

The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.

この地域の海の深さは3,000メートルを超えています。

B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

不賛成

Meaning

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

Example

Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.

彼女の両親は、大学を中退するという彼女の決定に明確な不賛成を示した。

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 /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

侮辱的

Meaning

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Example

The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.

その記事には政治家について侮辱的なコメントが含まれていました。

C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

Meaning

Expressing great sorrow or distress.

Example

He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.

B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

ダミー / バカな人

Meaning

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

Example

The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.

仕立て屋はドレスを展示するためにダミーを使った。

C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

デフレーション

Meaning

Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.

Example

Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.

デフレーションはしばしば消費者の支出を減少させる。

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。

B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

溺れる

Meaning

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water

Example

He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.

彼は川で泳いでいるときにほぼ溺れそうになった。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

dialectical

弁証法的

Meaning

Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.

Example

She took a dialectical approach to solve the complex issue.

彼女は複雑な問題を解決するために弁証法的なアプローチを取りました。

B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

デオドラント

Meaning

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

Example

She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.

彼女はジムに行く前に、トレーニング中にさっぱりとした状態を保つためにデオドラントを塗りました。

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。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

ばらばら

Meaning

Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.

Example

The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.

映画はばらばらに感じ、追いかけるのが難しかった。

B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

無効にする

Meaning

to make something unable to function or operate

Example

The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.

技術者はアラームシステムを一時的に無効にしました。

C2 noun /dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/

Damnation

永遠の罰; 破滅

Meaning

condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure

Example

The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon.

説教者はその説教で救いと永遠の罰について話しました。

C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

ドッグローズ

Meaning

A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows

Example

The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.

ドッグローズの低木は、田舎の道沿いに野生で育ちました。

C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯渇

Meaning

The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.

Example

Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.

地下水の過剰使用は水資源の枯渇を引き起こす。

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。

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.

C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

堕落させる

Meaning

to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

Example

The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.

その小説は、どのように富が人の性格を堕落させるかを示しています。

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 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

守ることができる / 正当化できる

Meaning

Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.

Example

Her decision was legally defensible.

彼女の決定は法的に守ることができた。

A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

毎日の

Meaning

happening every day

Example

She reads the newspaper daily.

彼女は毎日新聞を読んでいます。

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 /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。

C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

二重性

Meaning

Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.

Example

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

デシベル

Meaning

a unit used to measure the intensity of sound

Example

The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.

工場の騒音レベルは90デシベルを超えました。

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。

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。

C1 noun /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

不足; 欠乏; 不足感

Meaning

a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency

Example

The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.

医師は患者の血液検査でビタミンDの不足を診断しました。

C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

二重母音

Meaning

A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.

Example

The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.

'コイン'という単語には二重母音が含まれています。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

放棄された

Meaning

in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person

Example

The old factory stood derelict for decades.

古い工場は何十年も放置されていました。

C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

デマレッジ

Meaning

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

Example

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

会社は荷物の荷降ろしの遅れでデマレッジを支払わなければならなかった。

C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

異なる

Meaning

Tending to be different or develop in different directions

Example

Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.

異なる政策は協力に挑戦を生み出します。

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 noun /dɪˈmeɪn/

demesne

邸宅に付属する土地

Meaning

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

Example

The castle was surrounded by its vast demesne.

その城は広大な邸宅に付属する土地に囲まれていました。

C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

悪魔的な行為

Meaning

Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.

Example

The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.

悪党の悪魔的な行為は町の人々を恐れさせました。

C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

境界を設定する

Meaning

to fix the boundaries or limits of something

Example

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

その条約は二国の境界を定めるために署名されました。

B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

軽蔑

Meaning

To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.

Example

He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.

彼は警告のサインを無視して運転し続けました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

決定的

Meaning

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

Example

Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.

彼女の決定的な行動が会社を崩壊から救った。

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。

C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

落胆した

Meaning

Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.

Example

After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.

試合に負けた後、チームは落胆して見えた。

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。

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 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

汚れていて暗い; 色が鈍い

Meaning

dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color

Example

The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.

古い建物は、塗装が必要な汚れた壁を持っていた。

C2 noun /dəˈkɔɪt/

Dacoit

盗賊

Meaning

a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar

Example

The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers.

その村は、旅行者を強盗した強盗団によって恐怖に陥れられました。

C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

不支持 / 不快

Meaning

disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval

Example

The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.

新しい政策は一般の人々の間で不評を買いました。

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。

A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

ダース

Meaning

a group of twelve

Example

She bought a dozen eggs from the market.

彼女は市場でダースの卵を買いました。

B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

ほこり

Meaning

Fine particles of matter.

Example

Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.

道路のほこりは都市部で主要な汚染物質です。

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。

C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

主題から外れる傾向

Meaning

Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.

Example

The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.

話者のダイグレッシブなスタイルは講義を追いかけるのを難しくした。

C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

宗派, 価値

Meaning

a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency

Example

The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.

その教会はプロテスタントの宗派に属しています。

B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

防御; 保護

Meaning

the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support

Example

The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.

その国は潜在的な脅威に対抗するため、防御システムを強化しました。

A1 noun /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

医者

Meaning

A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.

Example

The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.

医者は患者に薬を処方しました。

C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

フケ

Meaning

small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair

Example

He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.

彼は慢性的なフケの問題を治すために、特別なシャンプーを使った。

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 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

二項対立

Meaning

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Example

The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.

伝統と現代の二分法はよく議論されます。

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。

B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

Meaning

to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it

Example

The new law may deprive people of their rights.

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。

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 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

ほこりっぽい

Meaning

covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use

Example

The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.

何年も放置された後、その古い本棚はほこりっぽかった。

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。

C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

幻想的な

Meaning

Based on illusion; not real.

Example

He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.

彼は一夜にして有名になるという幻想的な希望に満ちていた。

B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

悪化する

Meaning

To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.

汚染によって大気の質が悪化する。

C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

夕暮れ; たそがれ

Meaning

the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight

Example

They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.

彼らは夕暮れ時にビーチを歩きながら、日没を見ていました。

A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

ドル

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

Example

I need five dollars to buy this book.

この本を買うには5ドル必要です。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

品位

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

彼女はすぐに自分の間違いを謝る品位を示しました。

B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

討論

Meaning

a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points

Example

The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.

政治的な討論は3時間続き、情熱的な議論が交わされました。

C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

力、効果、または興奮を減少または抑制するもの

Meaning

something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement

Example

The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.

旅行のキャンセルは彼らの熱意をそぐことになった。

C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

識別する

Meaning

To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.

Example

He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.

彼は霧の中で遠くの姿をほとんど識別できなかった。

C1 noun /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

disposition

Meaning

A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.

Example

She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties.

B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

慎重

Meaning

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Example

She handled the situation with great discretion.

彼女は非常に慎重にその状況に対処しました。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

慎重な

Meaning

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

Example

She was discreet about the details of their conversation.

彼女は彼らの会話の詳細について慎重でした。

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。

B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

喜んで

Meaning

feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness

Example

She was delighted with the surprise gift.

彼女はサプライズギフトにとても喜んでいました。

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。

B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

診断する

Meaning

To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.

医者は彼に肺炎と診断しました。

C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

楽しむ

Meaning

To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.

Example

The children disported themselves in the garden.

子供たちは庭で楽しんでいました。

C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

悪魔的な

Meaning

characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil

Example

He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.

彼は皆を恐れさせるような悪魔的な笑い声を上げた。

C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

議論の余地がある; 疑わしい

Meaning

open to debate or argument; questionable

Example

The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.

その事件の事実は議論の余地があり、さらなる調査が必要です。

B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

欠点; 不利な点; 問題

Meaning

a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem

Example

The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.

都市での生活の主な欠点は高い住宅費です。

C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

悲しげな; 哀れな;

Meaning

sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

Example

She gave him a doleful look when he left.

彼が去ったとき、彼女は悲しげな表情を彼に向けた。

B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

期間

Meaning

the length of time that something continues

Example

The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.

会議は2時間の期間続きました。

C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

だらだらと話す

Meaning

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

Example

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。

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。

C2 noun /dɪˈtrækʃən/

detraction

非難

Meaning

The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.

Example

Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.

他人に対する彼女の絶え間ない非難は、彼女を不人気にした。

C2 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

樹状の

Meaning

tree-shaped or branching like a tree

Example

The coral has a dendroid structure.

サンゴはデンドロイド構造を持っています。

C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

負担を軽減する

Meaning

to relieve someone of a burden or load

Example

She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.

彼女は心配を友達と共有することで自分を負担から解放した。

C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

乱す

Meaning

to disturb the order or arrangement of something

Example

The wind disarranged her hair.

風が彼女の髪を乱した。

B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

浸す

Meaning

to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again

Example

She dipped her bread into the soup.

彼女はパンをスープに浸しました。

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 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

幸せ

Meaning

To cut off the head of a person or animal.

Example

The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

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 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 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

捧げる

Meaning

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

Example

She dedicated her life to helping the poor.

彼女は貧しい人々を助けるために自分の人生を捧げました。

A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

Meaning

A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.

Example

They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.

C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

干物

Meaning

fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods

Example

Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.

干物は多くの沿岸地域で人気のある保存食です。

A2 adjective /duː/

Due

期日; 予想される; 計画された

Meaning

owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled

Example

The assignment is due tomorrow.

課題は明日締め切りです。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

解雇, 拒否

Meaning

the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant

Example

His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.

彼の不当な解雇は、会社に対する訴訟を引き起こしました。

A2 noun /dɪˈzɜːrt/

dessert

デザート

Meaning

the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal

Example

We had ice cream for dessert after dinner.

夕食後にデザートとしてアイスクリームを食べました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

荒涼; 孤独; 不毛

Meaning

deserted; lonely; barren

Example

The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.

放棄された村は荒涼として空っぽに見えた。

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。

C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

だらだらする

Meaning

to waste time by being slow or idle

Example

Stop dawdling and finish your homework.

ダラダラせずに宿題を終わらせてください。

B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

破壊的な, 不安定にする

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

Example

Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.

森林伐採は野生動物に破壊的な影響を与えます。

B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

民主主義

Meaning

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Example

Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.

民主主義はすべての市民に平等な権利を保障します。

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。

B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

退屈な; つまらない; 無気力な; 愚かな;

Meaning

lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious

Example

The lecture was very dull and boring.

その講義はとても退屈で退屈でした。

C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

非難する

Meaning

to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply

Example

Many people deplore the violence shown on television.

多くの人々はテレビで示された暴力を非難しています。