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B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

延期する
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
会議は来週まで延期されました。
B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

開示
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
会社の財務状況の開示は遅れました。
B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

欠陥
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
製造上の欠陥により、製品はわずか1週間で故障しました。
B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

歯科の
Meaning
relating to teeth or dentistry
Example
She goes for a dental checkup every six months.
彼女は6か月ごとに歯科検診を受けます。
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。
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

考案する
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
エンジニアたちはコスト削減のために新しい方法を考案した。
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。
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Meaning
The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.
Example
The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.
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。
B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

デジタルデトックス
Meaning
A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
Example
A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.
デジタルデトックスは手の疲労を減らすのに役立ちます。
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。
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。
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。
B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

消化の
Meaning
Relating to the digestion of food.
Example
Digestive enzymes help break down food.
消化酵素は食べ物を分解するのを助けます。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

下降する
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
川は谷に向かって下降するコースをたどった。
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。
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。
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

ジレンマ, 困難な選択
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
彼女は職場で道徳的なジレンマに直面していた。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

気になる
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
事故のニュースは非常に気分を害するものでした。
B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

滴る
Meaning
to fall or let fall in drops
Example
Water was dripping from the broken pipe.
壊れたパイプから水が滴っていました。
B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

気晴らし
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
勉強中の気晴らしは学習を妨げることがあります。
B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

劇的な; 厳しい; 強い影響を与える
Meaning
extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect
Example
The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.
会社はコスト削減のために劇的な措置を取った。
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.
B2 noun draʊt

drought

干ばつ
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
干ばつは作物の成長に大きな影響を与えます。
B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

派生した
Meaning
Developed or obtained from something else; not original.
Example
The word is derived from Latin.
その単語はラテン語から派生しています。
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。
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。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

障害
Meaning
A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.
Example
The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.
抗議は群衆が暴力的になったときに障害に終わった。
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

次元
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
宇宙探査の新しい次元が明らかになっています。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

壊滅的な
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
ハリケーンは街に壊滅的な影響を与えました。
B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

苦痛
Meaning
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.
悪い知らせを聞いたとき、彼は深い苦痛を感じました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

民主主義者
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
彼は平等な権利を信じる強い民主主義者です。
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。
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。
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 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

離婚した
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
彼女は5年間離婚したままだ。
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 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。
B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

ダム; 貯水池;
Meaning
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal
Example
The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.
巨大なダムはこの地域に電力を提供し、洪水を制御します。
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.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

望ましい
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
その家の場所は非常に望ましく、素晴らしい景色がありました。
B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

悪化する
Meaning
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.
Example
Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.
計画外の成長は生活環境を悪化させる可能性があります。
B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

ディレクトリ
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
電話帳で配管工を探さなければなりません。
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒する
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
看護師は包帯を巻く前に傷を消毒しました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

欠陥のある; 不完全な
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
欠陥のある製品は店に返品されました。
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
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。
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 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 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

薄暗く
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
部屋は一本のろうそくで薄暗く照らされていた。
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 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

モリンガのさや
Meaning
long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries
Example
The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.
ドラムスティックは伝統的な魚カレーに独特な風味を加えます。
B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

気を散らす
Meaning
to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on
Example
The loud noise distracted her during the exam.
大きな音が試験中に彼女をディストラクトした。
B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

人口統計学
Meaning
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
Demographics help in targeted advertising.
デモグラフィックスはターゲット広告に役立ちます。
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

ドラフト
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
彼女は小説の最初のドラフトを完成させました。
B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

二重に
Meaning
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
Example
She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.
彼女は賞を受賞し、昇進した後、二重に幸運だと感じました。
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 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

多様な
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
多様な産業が経済的な回復力を高める。
B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

反対する
Meaning
to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad
Example
Many parents disapprove of smoking.
多くの親は喫煙を反対しています。
B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

デッキ / プラットフォーム
Meaning
A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.
Example
We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.
私たちはフェリーの上デッキから夕日を楽しみました。
B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

支配的な; 影響力のある; 最も重要な
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
支配的な選手はバスケットボールの試合を完全に支配しました。
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。
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表団
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
代表団は自国の議題を提示しました。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

致命的な; 死亡の; 危険な
Meaning
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal
Example
The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.
致命的な毒はその植物を瞬時に殺しました。
B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

ディーラー
Meaning
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
Example
The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.
車のディーラーは顧客を引き付けるために割引を提供しました。
B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

解雇する, 却下する
Meaning
to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important
Example
The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.
マネージャーは遅刻が多すぎるため、従業員を解雇しました。
B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

深海
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
多くの深海生物は生存のために生物発光を生成します。
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。
B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

談話, 講義
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
教授は古代哲学についての講義を行った。
B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

退院
Meaning
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
Example
The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.
病院は明日患者を退院させる。
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。
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 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

不快
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
天気は寒くて不快だった。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

絶望的
Meaning
reckless; extremely urgent; critical
Example
The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.
水の供給が尽きたとき、状況は絶望的になった。
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

恥ずべき; 不名誉な; 非難に値する
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
彼の恥ずべき行動はパーティーでみんなを驚かせました。
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。
B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

生地
Meaning
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
Example
She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.
彼女は生地を10分間こねた後、それを焼きました。
B2 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

領域
Meaning
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
Example
Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.
数学は彼女の主な専門領域です。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

優れた; 名誉のある; 有名な; 尊厳のある外見または態度
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
彼は大学の優れた教授です。
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。
B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

配布
Meaning
the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
Example
The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.
その会社は農村地域への食品供給の配布を管理しています。
B2 noun /drɪl/

drill

ドリル
Meaning
a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills
Example
The students took part in a fire drill at school.
生徒たちは学校で火災訓練に参加しました。
B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

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。
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。
B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

騙す
Meaning
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
彼は嘘の話で友達を騙そうとした。
B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

捧げる
Meaning
to give time, effort, or resources to something
Example
She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.
彼女は貧しい人々を助けるために多くの時間を捧げています。
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述する
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
ボスは秘書に手紙を口述します。
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

オス蜂
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
ドローンの蜂は働き蜂のように蜂蜜を集めません。
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。
B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

染める
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
彼女は明日髪を金髪に染める予定です。
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。
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。
B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

不快感
Meaning
A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.
Example
She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.
彼女は背中の不快感のために椅子で動きました。
B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

分離する
Meaning
to separate or remove something from something else
Example
She detached the page from the notebook.
彼女はノートからページを切り離しました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

デルタ
Meaning
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
Example
The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.
ナイル川デルタはエジプトで最も肥沃な地域の1つです。
B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

必死に
Meaning
in a way that shows despair or great need
Example
He called for help desperately after the accident.
事故後、彼は必死に助けを求めた。
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

導き出す
Meaning
To obtain something from a source.
Example
Many English words derive from Latin.
多くの英語の単語はラテン語から導き出される。
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

疑わしい; 不確かな; 何かに対して不確かに感じる
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
私はこのプロジェクトの成功について疑問を持っています。
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

湿った
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
雨の後、部屋は冷たくて湿っていると感じました。
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

用量
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
医者は6時間ごとに1回薬のドーズを処方しました。
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。
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 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.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

依存
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
テクノロジーへの依存がインターネットなしでは仕事を困難にした。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

騙すような
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
外見は騙すようなものかもしれません。
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 /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

データ漏洩
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
データ漏洩により何百万人ものユーザーのパスワードが公開されました。
B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

支配
Meaning
Power and influence over others; control or command.
Example
The dominance of Urdu was evident.
ウルドゥ語の支配は明らかだった。
B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

取り壊す
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
その都市は新しいものを作るために古いスタジアムを取り壊すことに決めました。
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

10セント硬貨
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
電話のためにダイムを一枚くれました。
B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐敗; 分解; 老化
Meaning
the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration
Example
The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.
その古い建物は長年の無視の後、腐敗の兆しを示していた。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

二重の
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
彼女は二つの国の二重国籍を持っています。
B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

勤勉な
Meaning
hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort
Example
She is a diligent student who studies every day.
彼女は毎日勉強している勤勉な学生です。
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。
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深い色
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
アーティストはドラマチックな効果を作り出すために深い色を使いました。