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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 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 /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

えくぼ
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
彼女の魅力的なえくぼは、子供たちに微笑むたびに現れました。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

汚れていて暗い; 色が鈍い
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
古い建物は、塗装が必要な汚れた壁を持っていた。
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

締め切り;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
プロジェクト提出の締め切りは来週の金曜日です。
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 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

樹状の
Meaning
tree-shaped or branching like a tree
Example
The coral has a dendroid structure.
サンゴはデンドロイド構造を持っています。
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

根こそぎ引き抜く
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
その紛争は多くの家族を故郷から追い出しました。
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

失望させる
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
私はパフォーマンスであなたを失望させたくない。
C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

異議を唱える
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
彼女は異議なく手伝うことに同意しました。
C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

戯言
Meaning
silly or nonsensical talk
Example
The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.
政治家の演説は意味のない戯言でいっぱいだった。
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

ダイバー
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
ダイバーは魚を捕まえるために水面下に消えました。
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。
A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

議論
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
Example
Discussions promote collaboration.
ディスカッションは協力を促進します。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

慰めようのない
Meaning
very unhappy and unable to be comforted
Example
She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.
悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は慰めようのない状態でした。
C2 noun /ˈdʌlərd/

dullard

愚か者
Meaning
a slow or stupid person
Example
He was considered a dullard by his classmates.
彼はクラスメートによって愚か者だと考えられていた。
B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

遅延
Meaning
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
Example
The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.
アルテミスミッションは技術的な課題のため遅延しました。
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

遅延
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
悪天候のため、飛行機が遅れました。
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。
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。
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。
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 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

教義
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
教会は道徳的価値に関する厳格な教義を遵守しています。
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

dejection

落胆
Meaning
a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits
Example
She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.
彼女は悪い知らせを聞いた後、落胆した状態で座っていた。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

ダイヤモンド
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
彼女は指にはダイヤモンドの指輪を着けていた。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

解散
Meaning
the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage
Example
The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.
会社の解散は昨日発表されました。
C2 noun /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

debauchery

堕落
Meaning
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice
Example
The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city.
この小説は街の貴族たちの堕落を描いています。
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 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。
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 /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 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。
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

発見
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
彼の発見は複数の分野で革命を起こした。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

データ
Meaning
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form
Example
Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.
科学者たちは、何千もの実験から得られたデータを分析して、結論に達しました。
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

赤字; 欠乏
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
政府は支出の増加により、何百万もの予算の赤字に直面しました。
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

横領する
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
会計士は会社の資金を横領したと非難されました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
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。
C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

デトックス
Meaning
The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.
Example
Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.
デトックスは体内の有害物質を排除するのに役立ちます。
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。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

控えめ
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
彼女は控えめな笑顔を彼に向けた。
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

落胆させる
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
継続的な拒否の手紙が若い作家を落胆させ始めた。
A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

嫌う
Meaning
to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion
Example
I really dislike eating spicy food.
私は本当に辛い食べ物を食べるのが嫌いです。
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。
A2 noun /dʌk/

Duck

アヒル
Meaning
a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill
Example
The duck swam gracefully across the lake.
そのカモは湖を優雅に泳いでいました。
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。
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。
C2 noun /dɪsˈtɛmpər/

distemper

犬に感染するウイルス性疾患
Meaning
a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder
Example
The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care.
その犬はディステンパーと診断され、即座の治療が必要でした。
C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

逸脱する
Meaning
To depart from an established course or normal pattern.
Example
He tends to deviate from the original plan.
彼は元の計画から外れる傾向がある。
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。
C2 adjective /droʊl/

droll

ユニーク
Meaning
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Example
He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
彼はみんなを笑わせるユニークなユーモアのセンスを持っていた。
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。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

解消する
Meaning
to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear
Example
The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.
先生の説明は学生たちの混乱を解消しました。
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

指名する
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
委員会は来週、新しい会長を指名する予定です。
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。
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

専制的な
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
王の専制的な支配は人々を苦しめた。
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。
A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

倍増する
Meaning
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
Example
The company hopes to double its profits this year.
会社は今年、利益を倍増させることを望んでいます。
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。
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

デカメロン (ボッカッチョの物語集)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
デカメロンはイタリア古典文学の傑作とされています。
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

デビュー
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
若い俳優は大きな舞台でデビューを果たした。
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 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

大胆; 危険を冒す意欲
Meaning
adventurous courage; willingness to take risks
Example
The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.
山登りの冒険心は、ベースキャンプの皆に感動を与えました。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

ドゥティ
Meaning
a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs
Example
The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.
年配の男性は宗教的な儀式で白いドゥティを着ていた。
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不協和音
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
文化的な不協和音が誤解を生んだ。
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。
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 /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。
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

直接的に
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
彼女は自分の懸念について、マネージャーに直接話しました。
C2 noun /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

暴露
Meaning
the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private
Example
The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.
企業の秘密の暴露が大きなスキャンダルを引き起こした。
C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

繊細さ; 高級な料理;
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
シェフは地域全体で有名な地元のデリカシーを準備しました。
C1 noun 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。
C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

ドーマー窓
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Example
The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.
その古い家には庭を見下ろすドーマー窓がありました。
C2 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

葉を落とす
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
農家は収穫前に畑の葉を取り除きました。
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。
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。
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

診断する
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
医者は彼に肺炎と診断しました。
B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

暗くする
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
嵐の前に雲が空を暗くし始めた。
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。
A1 verb /dɪˈsaɪd/

decide

Meaning
To make a choice or judgment about something.
Example
She decided to study abroad after graduation.
A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

デーツ
Meaning
sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees
Example
Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.
デーツはラマダン中に断食を解くためによく食べられます。
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 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

乾燥した
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
博物館は乾燥した植物標本を展示した。
A2 noun /deθ/

Death

死
Meaning
the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions
Example
The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.
偉大な指導者の死は国全体で悲しまれました。
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

王冠
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
女王は戴冠式で輝く王冠を身に着けていました。
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.
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。
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 delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

デルタ地形
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.
バングラデシュにはユニークなデルタ地形があります。
B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

民主的
Meaning
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Example
Democratic governance ensures equal rights.
民主的な統治は平等な権利を保証します。
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

短剣
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
古代の戦士は銀の短剣を携えていた。
B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

Meaning
to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form
Example
The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.
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 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。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

激しい非難
Meaning
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Example
The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.
政治家は自分の対戦相手に対して激しい非難を始めた。
A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

幸せ
Meaning
extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense
Example
The lake is very deep in the middle.
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 /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。
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

動揺させる
Meaning
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.
予期しない質問が彼女を動揺させたようだ。
C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

復号
Meaning
The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.
Example
Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.
ハッカーは分類されたデータの復号を試みました。
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

深刻な; 緊急の; 恐ろしい
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
その国は深刻な経済危機に直面している。
C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

分権
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
分権は地域の自立を促進します。
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 verb diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz

desensitize

脱感作
Meaning
To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.
Example
Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people.
継続的な暴力の露出は人々を鈍感にする可能性があります。
C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

略奪する
Meaning
To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.
Example
The invaders despoiled the village during the war.
侵略者は戦争中に村を略奪しました。
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

森林伐採
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
森林伐採は生物多様性の喪失を加速させます。
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.
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。
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。
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 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

薄暗い; 少ない光; 弱い
Meaning
not bright; having little light; faint
Example
The room was dim with only a small candle for light.
部屋は薄暗く、ライトとして小さなキャンドルだけがありました。
C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

説得しないこと
Meaning
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
Example
Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.
彼女の説得しないことは、彼が悪い投資をしないようにしました。
A2 adjective /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

delicious

幸せ
Meaning
having a very pleasant taste or smell
Example
The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 noun /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

disposition

Meaning
A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.
Example
She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties.
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 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 /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.