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C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

有害な
Meaning
Causing physical or mental harm or damage.
Example
Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
喫煙は健康に有害な影響を与えます。
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

傾斜
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
彼らは慎重に丘の傾斜を登った。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

苦しんでいる
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は苦しんでいるように見えました。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

痛み
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
国は悲劇の後、深い痛みに沈んでいた。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/

disputatious

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

differential

差別的
Meaning
Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.
Example
There is a differential treatment between the two groups.
2つのグループ間に差別的な扱いがあります。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

混乱した
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
予期しないニュースを聞いた後、彼女は混乱しているように見えた。
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

決定
Meaning
a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding
Example
Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.
正しい決定を下すには、利用可能なすべての選択肢を慎重に分析する必要がありました。
C1 noun /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

劇作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.
シェイクスピアは歴史上最も偉大な劇作家の一人です。
C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

決定的な要素
Meaning
A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
Example
Education is a key determinant of success.
教育は成功の重要な決定的要素です。
C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

変形させる
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
火事は古い建物を変形させた。
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。
C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

消える
Meaning
to cease to be visible; to vanish
Example
The magician made the rabbit disappear.
マジシャンはウサギを消した。
A2 noun /ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/

drugstore

薬局
Meaning
A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.
Example
I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine.
風邪薬を買うために薬局に行きました。
C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

思いとどまらせる
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
彼女は彼に仕事を辞めさせないように説得しようとした。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

散らばった
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
散らばった人口は公共サービスの提供を困難にしました。
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。
C1 verb /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

Meaning
to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces
Example
The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.
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。
B1 noun /dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery

発見
Meaning
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
Example
The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.
ペニシリンの発見は医学の歴史を変えた。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

二原子
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
酸素は二原子分子です。
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。
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。
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

害
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
偽の情報を広めることは、コミュニティに害を与えることです。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

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

Definitely

間違いなく
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
私は明日のミーティングに必ず出席します。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

悪戯
Meaning
Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.
Example
The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.
ハロウィンの夜、子供たちは悪戯でいっぱいだった。
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
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。
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

異なる
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
この問題について意見が異なります。
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 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。
A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

議論
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
プロジェクトは前進する前にもっと議論が必要です。
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。
C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

Meaning
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
Example
Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.
C1 verb /diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

dehydrate

Meaning
to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids
Example
Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you.
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 /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

拒絶する
Meaning
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
Example
He decided to disown his reckless brother.
彼は無謀な兄を拒絶する決断をしました。
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

デジタルツール
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
学校は学習を強化するためにデジタルツールを統合しています。
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

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

depopulate

人口減少
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
戦争はかつて繁栄していた町を人口減少させる脅威を与えた。
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

器用さ
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
ピアノを弾く彼の器用さに観客は驚いた。
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。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

捨てる
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
彼女は古い服を捨てることに決めました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

確定的
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
契約は2年間の確定した期間です。
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

預金, 手付金
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
彼女は貯金口座に500ドルを預けました。
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。
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

美味しい
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
レストランは美味しい料理を提供しました。
B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

逃げる
Meaning
To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.
Example
The thief decamped before the police arrived.
泥棒は警察が到着する前に逃げました。
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

非難する
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
教師は学術論文でのスラングの使用を非難しました。
C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

不満にさせる
Meaning
to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy
Example
The poor service dissatisfies many customers.
悪いサービスは多くの顧客を不満にさせます。
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

持参金
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
いくつかの文化では、持参金の伝統が今でも守られています。
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。
C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

解散する
Meaning
to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization
Example
The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.
クラブは20年の活動後に解散することを決定した。
C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

拡大する
Meaning
To make wider, larger, or more open.
Example
The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
医者は患者の瞳孔を拡げるために点眼薬を使いました。
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。
C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

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

disdain

Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
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。
A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

夕食
Meaning
the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening
Example
The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.
家族は午後7時に夕食のために集まりました。
B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

守る
Meaning
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
Example
The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.
弁護士は彼女のクライアントを守るために一生懸命働きました。
C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

支配
Meaning
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
Example
The empire sought domination over its neighbors.
帝国は隣国に対する支配を求めていた。
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

壊滅的な結果
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
大気汚染は健康に壊滅的な結果をもたらす。
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
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。
A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

人形
Meaning
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
Example
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
小さな女の子はお気に入りの人形をしっかり抱きしめました。
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 /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。
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

ばか
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
そんな話を信じるのはばかだけだ。
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 /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

dissertation

論文
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation.
彼女は博士論文を書くのに2年を費やしました。
A2 noun /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

department

部門
Meaning
a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company
Example
She works in the marketing department.
彼女はマーケティング部門で働いています。
A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

Meaning
to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look
Example
She will design the new company logo.
C2 verb /dɪˈfreɪ/

defray

費用を負担する
Meaning
to provide money to pay the costs of something
Example
The grant will help defray the cost of education.
その助成金は教育費用の負担を助けます。
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。
C1 noun ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən

deposition

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

dogmatic

教条的
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
彼の教条的なアプローチは、議論を難しくしました。
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

劣化
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
過剰な使用による土壌の劣化は、増大する問題です。
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.
B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

出発
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
列車の出発は技術的な問題で30分遅れました。
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

破壊; 破壊;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
地震は都市全体に広範囲な破壊を引き起こしました。
C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

多様化
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
ダイバーシフィケーションは投資リスクを減らすのに役立ちます。
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 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。
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

威圧的または挑戦的な
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
その仕事は威圧的に見えたが、彼女はそれを成功裏に終わらせた。
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

びしょ濡れにする
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
突然の雨がフィールドの選手たちをびしょ濡れにした。
B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

掘る
Meaning
to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.
Example
They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.
彼らは新しい木のために穴を掘ることを決めました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

品位のある
Meaning
showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste
Example
The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.
観客は公演後に品位のある拍手を送りました。
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。
A2 noun dɪˈvaɪs

device

デバイス, 装置, 機器
Meaning
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
Example
This device improves efficiency in data processing.
このデバイスはデータ処理の効率を改善します。
B2 verb /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 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。
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。
C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

武装解除する
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.
兵士たちは反乱者の武装を解除するよう命じられた。
B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

酔っ払った
Meaning
affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior
Example
He was too drunk to walk straight.
彼は酔っ払って、まっすぐ歩けなかった。
C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

努力、衝撃の跡
Meaning
an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power
Example
By dint of hard work, he achieved success.
努力のおかげで、彼は成功を収めました。
C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

小雨
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
穏やかな小雨は朝の間中続き、すべてが霧のようになりました。
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

薄める
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
子供たちに出す前にジュースを水で薄めるべきです。
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。
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 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。
C1 adjective /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

減少
Meaning
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
Example
The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.
村人たちは減少していく水の供給に依存していた。
C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

ドラクマ
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.
Example
The old coin collection included a silver drachma.
古いコインのコレクションには銀のドラクマが含まれていました。
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

避ける
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
ボクサーは相手のパンチをかわすことに成功した。
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

発展的
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
幼児期は学習にとって重要な発展的段階です。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

無関心
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
裁判官はその事件に無関心のままでした。
A2 noun /dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/

Delivery

配達; 出産
Meaning
the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth
Example
The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
パッケージのデリバリーは悪天候のため遅れました。
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.
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.
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 /dʌm/

Dumb

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