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C1 noun /ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

Designation

任命; 役職; 職位; ステータス
Meaning
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
Example
His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.
チームリーダーとしての彼の任命は、追加の責任と権限を伴っていました。
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。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

不従順
Meaning
failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority
Example
The child's disobedience worried his parents.
子供の不従順は両親を心配させました。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
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。
C1 verb /diːm/

deem

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

declarative

宣言的
Meaning
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
Example
A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.
宣言的な文は、単に事実や意見を述べるものです。
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 /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

非難する
Meaning
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
Example
Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.
多くの活動家が熱帯雨林の破壊を非難しています。
C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

欺瞞; 詐欺; 嘘
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
彼の欺瞞は、彼の資格についての真実が明らかになったときに発覚しました。
C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

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

deliberations

審議
Meaning
Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.
Example
Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.
持続可能性についての審議は何時間も続きました。
C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

勤勉
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
成功には忍耐と勤勉が必要です。
C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

異なる
Meaning
containing elements very different from one another.
Example
Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.
彼らの意見は異なり、討論を引き起こしました。
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 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。
C1 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

除数
Meaning
A number by which another number is divided.
Example
In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.
方程式12 ÷ 3では、数字3が除数です。
C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

変形; 身体的欠陥
Meaning
a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation
Example
The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.
事故は彼の左手に永続的な変形を引き起こしました。
C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

だます
Meaning
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
Example
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.
彼は訓練なしでレースに勝てると思い込み、自分をだました。
C1 verb /dɪˈnəʊt/

denote

示す
Meaning
To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.
Example
A red flag denotes danger.
赤い旗は危険を示しています。
C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
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 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。
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

洪水
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
その町は数時間で豪雨の洪水に襲われました。
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。
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 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

献身的
Meaning
Deeply religious or sincere.
Example
He is a devout believer who prays every day.
彼は毎日祈る献身的な信者です。
C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

侮辱する
Meaning
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
Example
The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.
マネージャーは粗野なコメントで社員を侮辱しました。
C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

逸脱
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
その本は都市の若者文化における逸脱を研究しています。
C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

劣化した
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
村人たちは劣化した状態で暮らさざるを得なかった。
C1 noun ˈdaɪ.nə.sti

dynasty

王朝
Meaning
A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.
Example
The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.
明王朝は何世紀にもわたって中国を支配していました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

ディンギーボート
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
彼らはヨットに戻るためにディンギーを漕いだ。
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。
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

無関心
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
そのプロジェクトへの無関心は明らかだった。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

デモンストレーター, 抗議者
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
デモ参加者は平和的に街の通りを行進しました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

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

deciduous

落葉樹
Meaning
Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.
Example
Oak and maple trees are deciduous, shedding leaves in autumn.
オークとカエデの木は落葉樹で、秋に葉を落とします。
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/

dermatologist

皮膚科医
Meaning
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.
Example
She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.
彼女は皮膚のアレルギーのために皮膚科医に相談した。
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。
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。
C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

抑制剤
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
アルコールは中枢神経系に抑制剤として作用します。
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 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 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

不安を引き起こす
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
そのニュース報告は公衆にとって非常に不安を引き起こすものでした。
C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

Meaning
An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.
Example
The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

態度
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
彼女の冷静な態度は会議で皆に感銘を与えました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

鋭い
Meaning
having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well
Example
He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.
彼は鋭い読者で、微細な詳細に気づきます。
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

低下させる
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
腐敗は社会の価値観を低下させる可能性があります。
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

詐欺
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
その会社は投資家をだまそうとしたとして告発されました。
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

ダーウィニズム
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
ダーウィニズムは科学者たちが種の起源を理解する方法を革命的に変えました。
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 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

錯覚
Meaning
A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
Example
He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.
彼は自分が無敵だという錯覚の中で生きていた。
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

爆発
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
突然の爆発が建物全体を揺さぶった。
C1 verb /dɪˈzɪst/

desist

Meaning
to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Example
The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.
C1 verb /dɪˈtrækt/

detract

Meaning
To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.
Example
His rude behavior will detract from his good reputation.
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。
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。
C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

強制
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
彼女は強制的に契約書に署名した。
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

暴君
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
暴君は恐怖と暴力で国を支配した。
C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

専制政治
Meaning
absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way
Example
The people revolted against the era of despotism.
人々は専制政治の時代に反乱を起こしました。
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。
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

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

deplete

使い果たす
Meaning
to reduce the quantity or supply of something
Example
The long war has depleted the country's resources.
長引く戦争で国の資源は枯渇した。
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

分散
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
風による種子の散布は、植物の繁殖を助けます。
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

厳格
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
彼の厳格な表情は会議を不快にした。
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

不一致, 差異, 矛盾
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
監査は報告された収入と実際の収入との間に不一致があることを明らかにしました。
C1 noun /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 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。
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 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.
C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

解体する
Meaning
to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of
Example
Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.
作業員たちは来月古い橋を解体します。
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

詳細に描写する
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
アーティストはシーンを複雑な詳細で描写しました。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

配布する
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
その機械は清潔な飲料水を供給します。
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

分散型
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
分散型システムは、ローカルレベルでのより多くの制御を可能にしました。
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

抑止力
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
厳格な法律は犯罪の抑止力として機能します。
C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

錯乱
Meaning
An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.
Example
The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.
患者は手術後、強い薬物の影響で錯乱状態を経験しました。
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

堕落的, 贅沢な
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
パーティーは堕落的な贅沢と過剰で満たされていました。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

陰気な; 落ち込んだ; 悲しい
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
天気は雨と暗い雲で陰気でした。
C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

脅す
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
急な登りは経験豊富なハイカーを怖がらせませんでした。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

Meaning
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
Example
She felt despondent after losing her job.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

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

digress

Meaning
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
Example
The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.
C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

国外追放
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
政府は不法移民をデポートすることを決定した。
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 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。
C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

非難 / 公共の告発
Meaning
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
Example
The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.
ジャーナリストの記事は腐敗に対する強い非難でした。
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

疑わしい
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
彼女は彼の言い訳を聞いた後、疑わしい目で彼を見ました。
C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

ファイル
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
弁護士は証拠のドシエを裁判所に提出しました。
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

礼儀; 品位; 威厳
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
その外交官は熱心な交渉の中で完璧な礼儀を保っていました。
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

豪雨; 急な大雨
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
突然の豪雨でみんなが驚き、屋外イベントはずぶ濡れになった。
C1 noun /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

不名誉
Meaning
a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations
Example
Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.
約束を破ったことが彼の名前と家族の遺産に不名誉をもたらした。
C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

行き詰まり; 停滞
Meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
Example
The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
交渉は行き詰まりに達し、どちらの側も妥協しようとしませんでした。
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

disquiet

Meaning
A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The strange silence filled the room with disquiet.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

派生物
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
その映画は、前の作品を模倣しすぎて批判されました。
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

解剖
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
標本の解剖はその構造に関する重要な詳細を明らかにした。
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 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

ジオラマ
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
博物館に古代の村のジオラマが展示されていました。
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.
C1 noun /djuːˈɛt/

duet

デュエット
Meaning
a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists
Example
They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.
彼らはステージで一緒に美しいデュエットを歌った。
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。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/

dissimilar

異なる
Meaning
Not alike; different.
Example
Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar.
彼らは双子だが、性格は異なる。
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

洋裁師
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
洋裁師は花嫁のために美しいドレスを作った。
C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

拡散
Meaning
The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
Example
The dissemination of false information is a major issue.
偽の情報の拡散は大きな問題です。
C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

洞察力
Meaning
The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.
Example
His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
彼のビジネスの決定における洞察力は彼を成功させた。
C1 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。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

卑劣な
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
彼の卑劣な行動はコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。
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 /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

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

dismount

降りる
Meaning
to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
Example
The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.
長い旅の後、ライダーは馬から降りた。
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

預け場所, 保管所
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
国家のデポジトリはすべての政府債券を保護しています。
C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

欠点; 不利; 過ちや違反に対して与えられるマーク
Meaning
a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense
Example
The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.
その生徒は繰り返し遅刻したため、デメリットを受けました。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

夜明け
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
彼らは夜明けに旅を始めました。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

置き換える
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
新しい技術は多くの伝統的な製造業の仕事を置き換えるでしょう。
C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

境界を定める
Meaning
to set the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.
土地はフェンスで境界が定められて、争いを避けました。
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 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

困窮した; 貧しい; 財産もお金もない
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
経済崩壊後、多くの家族は困窮しました。
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。