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C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

脱毛する
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
彼女はイベントの前に足を脱毛することに決めました。
B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

乾燥
Meaning
without moisture; preserved by removing water
Example
She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.
彼女は装飾のために花瓶に乾燥した花を加えた。
A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning
the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand
Example
He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.
B1 verb /dɪˈzɜːrv/

deserve

値する
Meaning
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
Example
She worked hard and deserves recognition.
彼女は一生懸命働き、認められる価値がある。
B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

分母
Meaning
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
Example
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
3/4の分数では、4は分母です。
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

神格化する
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
一部のファンはお気に入りの有名人を神のように崇拝します。
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。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

Meaning
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
Example
It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

ディフェンダー
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
ディフェンダーはシュートをブロックし、ゴールを守った。
C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

異常、悪い、困難、または欠陥を意味する接頭辞
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
'ディスファンクション'や'ディスレクシア'のような言葉は、困難や障害を示すためにディス-という接頭辞を使用します。
C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

明らかにする
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
彼女は情報の源を明らかにすることを拒否しました。
B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

悪魔
Meaning
An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.
Example
The story warned children about making deals with the devil.
その話は子供たちに悪魔と取引をしないように警告した。
C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

軽く取り組む
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
彼は大学時代に絵を描くことを楽しんでいた。
C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

預金者
Meaning
a person who places money in a bank or financial institution
Example
The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.
銀行は預金者の資金を保護するために保険を提供しています。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

ダイアクリティカル
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
‘レジュメ’という言葉には、意味を変えるダイアクリティカルマークがあります。
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。
A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

オランダの
Meaning
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
Example
She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
彼女は17世紀のオランダの絵画を楽しんでいます。
C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

服を脱ぐ
Meaning
to remove one's clothes
Example
The monk disrobed before entering the river.
僧侶は川に入る前に衣服を脱いだ。
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 /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。
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

不足している
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
彼の食事は必要なビタミンが不足していた。
A2 verb /draɪv/

drive

運転
Meaning
to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move
Example
I will drive to work tomorrow morning.
明日朝、仕事に車で行きます。
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.
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。
B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

外交的; 人間関係をうまく扱うことができる
Meaning
relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships
Example
She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.
彼女は誰も怒らせないように外交的な答えをしました。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

遅延の
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
委員会は危機に対するその遅延反応で批判されました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

病気の; 患者の
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
病気の木は庭から取り除かれなければならなかった。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

不協和音
Meaning
Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.
Example
The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.
オーケストラはリハーサル中に不協和音を発生させました。
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

危険な
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
その会社への投資は今、かなり危険なように見える。
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

差別的
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
差別的な政策は抗議を引き起こしました。
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.
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 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

不従順な
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
その不従順な子供はルールに従うことを拒否しました。
C1 noun /deɪˈtɒnt/

detente

緊張関係の緩和
Meaning
the easing of strained relations, especially between countries
Example
The treaty helped bring about a détente between the two nations.
その条約は、二国間の緊張関係を緩和するのに役立ちました。
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。
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。
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 /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。
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

乾燥剤
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
シリカゲルのパケットは、パッケージングで乾燥剤として一般的に使用されます。
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。
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。
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。
B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

うたた寝
Meaning
To sleep lightly for a short time.
Example
He dozed off while reading the book.
彼は本を読みながらうたた寝をした。
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。
C1 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

乾燥唐辛子
Meaning
dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food
Example
The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.
レシピにはそれを辛くするために2つの乾燥唐辛子が必要です。
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 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。
B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

着る / リーダー
Meaning
to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person
Example
She donned her coat before leaving.
彼女は出かける前にコートを着た。
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

ひどい
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
難民はひどい状況で生活していた。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

脱線的
Meaning
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
Example
His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.
彼の脱線的なスタイルは講義を追うのが難しかった。
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

強制する
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
マネージャーはチームに残業させようとしました。
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 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

欺瞞的な
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
彼女は真実を隠すために欺瞞的な答えを出しました。
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.
C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

裏表のある
Meaning
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
Example
The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.
その政治家は裏表のある発言で批判された。
C1 verb /druːp/

droop

垂れる
Meaning
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
Example
The flowers began to droop in the heat.
花は暑さで垂れ始めました。
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 /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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

不誠実な
Meaning
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness
Example
She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.
彼女は会議に出席しないために不誠実な言い訳をしました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

追加メロディー
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
合唱団は賛美歌に美しい追加メロディーを加えました。
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。
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。
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。
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

嘲笑する
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
批評家たちはその新しい映画を悪い脚本のせいで嘲笑した。
C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

無駄にする
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
彼は仕事を始める代わりに庭で時間を無駄にしていました。
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

薬物
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
医者はその病気のために新しい薬を処方しました。
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。
A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

皿
Meaning
a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal
Example
Please put the rice on the dish before serving.
お米を皿に載せてから提供してください。
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

家畜化
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
動物の家畜化は人間の生存にとって重要だった。
C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

壊滅
Meaning
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
Example
The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.
都市の壊滅により、何千人もの人々が家を失った。
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 /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

狂った / 非理性的
Meaning
behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement
Example
He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.
彼は衝撃的なニュースを聞いた後、正気を失ったように見えました。
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
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 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

人がいない
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
嵐の後、その村は完全に人がいないように見えた。
C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

落胆させる
Meaning
to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited
Example
The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.
彼の失敗のニュースは彼を深く落胆させたようだ。
C2 noun /ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

depredation

略奪
Meaning
An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.
Example
The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night.
村人たちは夜間の野生動物の略奪を恐れていた。
C2 noun /ˌdɪləˈtænt/

dilettante

愛好家
Meaning
A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.
Example
He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.
彼は芸術界で愛好家として退けられました、なぜなら正式な訓練が不足していたからです。
C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

デキャンタ
Meaning
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
Example
She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.
彼女は慎重にワインをきれいなグラスに注いだ。
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。
C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

執念
Meaning
Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.
Example
His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.
目標達成における彼の執念は感動的だった。
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

廃棄
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
廃棄物の処理は清潔な環境を維持するために重要です。
A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

落とす / 液滴
Meaning
to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid
Example
Be careful not to drop your phone.
携帯電話を落とさないように気をつけてください。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɑːrk/

debark

下船する
Meaning
to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle
Example
The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked.
乗客は船がドックに着いたときに下船しました。
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.
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 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。
B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

深く; 強く; 深く
Meaning
to a great depth; intensely; profoundly
Example
She breathed deeply before making her decision.
彼女は決断を下す前に深く息を吸いました。
B2 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。
A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

日
Meaning
a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light
Example
What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!
今日は青空が広がる美しい日です！
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

発音と単語の選択
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
強いディクションはコミュニケーション能力を向上させます。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

浪費
Meaning
the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure
Example
The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty.
彼の財産の浪費は彼を貧困に追いやった。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

ドラマ化する
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
その小説は人気のテレビシリーズにドラマタイズされました。
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。
B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

ドキュメンタリー映画
Meaning
A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.
Example
We watched a documentary about climate change.
私たちは気候変動についてのドキュメンタリー映画を見ました。
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

荒廃する
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
廃墟になった家は年月を経て崩壊し始めました。
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

悪魔的
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
独裁者の悪魔的な支配は国に苦しみをもたらした。
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 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

神聖な; 天上的な; 神のような; 神または神格に関連する
Meaning
heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity
Example
The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.
夕日の神聖な美しさは彼らの息を奪いました。
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

湿らせる, 和らげる
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
雨が屋外コンサートの興奮を和らげました。
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

恵まれない
Meaning
Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.
Example
The program provides support to disadvantaged children.
そのプログラムは恵まれない子供たちに支援を提供しています。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

デイスト
Meaning
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
Example
The philosopher identified himself as a deist.
その哲学者は自分をデイストとして認識した。
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

人口転換
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
人口転換は高齢化社会への移行を示しています。
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

弟子; 信者
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
その有名な哲学者には多くの弟子がいて、彼の教えを世界中に広めました。
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。
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 /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

引き分け
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
レースは二人のランナーの間で引き分けで終わった。
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

減少する
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
失業率は減少し続けています。
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 noun /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

debacle

失敗
Meaning
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
Example
The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.
会社の不十分な管理が財務的な失敗を招いた。