B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

Meaning

causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting

Example

The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.

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。

B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

障害

Meaning

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

Example

Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.

身体的な障害にもかかわらず、彼は車椅子レースで成功したアスリートになりました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

望ましい

Meaning

worth having or wanting; attractive

Example

The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.

その家の場所は非常に望ましく、素晴らしい景色がありました。

B2 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。

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 /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

モリンガのさや

Meaning

long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries

Example

The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.

ドラムスティックは伝統的な魚カレーに独特な風味を加えます。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

離婚

Meaning

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

Example

After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.

数年の対立の後、彼らは離婚することを決めました。

B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

歯科の

Meaning

relating to teeth or dentistry

Example

She goes for a dental checkup every six months.

彼女は6か月ごとに歯科検診を受けます。

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

嫌悪している

Meaning

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

Example

She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.

彼女は彼が動物に接する方法に嫌悪感を抱いた。

B2 noun /drɪl/

drill

ドリル

Meaning

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

Example

The students took part in a fire drill at school.

生徒たちは学校で火災訓練に参加しました。

B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

Meaning

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

Example

High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.

B2 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 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 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 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

下降する

Meaning

Moving downward; going down or descending.

Example

The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.

川は谷に向かって下降するコースをたどった。

B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

迂回路

Meaning

A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.

Example

We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.

メイン道路が閉鎖されていたので、迂回路を取らなければならなかった。

B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

落ち込んでいる

Meaning

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

Example

She felt depressed after losing her job.

彼女は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでいました。

B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning

causing harm or injury

Example

The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

嫌悪

Meaning

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

Example

She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.

彼女は政治家の腐敗行為に対する嫌悪を公然と表現しました。

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。

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。

B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

行為; 偉業; 法的文書;

Meaning

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership

Example

His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.

彼の英雄的な行為は子供を川で溺れさせないように救った。

B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

導き出す

Meaning

To obtain something from a source.

Example

Many English words derive from Latin.

多くの英語の単語はラテン語から導き出される。

B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

恐ろしい; 恐怖を引き起こす; 恐ろしい

Meaning

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

Example

The weather was dreadful during our vacation.

私たちの休暇中、天気は恐ろしかった。

B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

推論

Meaning

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

Example

His deduction from the evidence was accurate.

証拠から彼の推論は正確でした。

B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

10セント硬貨

Meaning

a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents

Example

He gave me a dime for the phone call.

電話のためにダイムを一枚くれました。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

失望; 驚き

Meaning

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

私たちの失望の中、コンサートは悪天候のためキャンセルされました。

B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

洗剤

Meaning

a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes

Example

She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.

彼女は洗濯のために新しいブランドの洗剤を買いました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

防御的

Meaning

used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized

Example

He became defensive when criticized about his work.

彼は自分の仕事を批判されると防御的になった。

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 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

意図的に行われた

Meaning

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

Example

His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.

彼の意図的な行動は、大きな配慮と熟慮を示しました。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

変装; 偽装

Meaning

a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth

Example

The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.

スパイは敵に認識されないように精巧な変装をしていた。

B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Meaning

a young duck

Example

The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.

B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning

To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.

Example

The hikers descended the steep mountain path.

B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

気を散らす

Meaning

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

Example

The loud noise distracted her during the exam.

大きな音が試験中に彼女をディストラクトした。

B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

献身

Meaning

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.

Example

His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.

彼の献身はインディアの科学の基盤を築いた。

B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

デジタルデトックス

Meaning

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

Example

A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.

デジタルデトックスは手の疲労を減らすのに役立ちます。

B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

染める

Meaning

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

Example

She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.

彼女は明日髪を金髪に染める予定です。

B2 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。

B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

検出する

Meaning

to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious

Example

The security system can detect movement in the building.

セキュリティシステムは建物内の動きを検出できます。

B2 noun /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。

B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

必死に

Meaning

in a way that shows despair or great need

Example

He called for help desperately after the accident.

事故後、彼は必死に助けを求めた。

B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

ジレンマ, 困難な選択

Meaning

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

Example

She faced a moral dilemma at work.

彼女は職場で道徳的なジレンマに直面していた。

B2 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。

B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

民主主義者

Meaning

a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US

Example

He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.

彼は平等な権利を信じる強い民主主義者です。

B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

壊滅的な

Meaning

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

Example

The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.

ハリケーンは街に壊滅的な影響を与えました。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

恥辱; 不名誉; 恥ずかしい

Meaning

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation

Example

His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.

彼の逮捕は彼の家族全体と評判に恥辱をもたらした。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

品位

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

彼女はすぐに自分の間違いを謝る品位を示しました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

慎重な

Meaning

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

Example

She was discreet about the details of their conversation.

彼女は彼らの会話の詳細について慎重でした。

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。

B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

談話, 講義

Meaning

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Example

The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.

教授は古代哲学についての講義を行った。

B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

生地

Meaning

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

Example

She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.

彼女は生地を10分間こねた後、それを焼きました。

B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

ドキュメンテーション

Meaning

material that provides official information or evidence

Example

The documentation for the project is available for review.

プロジェクトのドキュメンテーションはレビューのために利用可能です。

B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

分離する

Meaning

to separate or remove something from something else

Example

She detached the page from the notebook.

彼女はノートからページを切り離しました。

B2 adjective /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 /dɒk/

dock

ドック

Meaning

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

Example

The ship stayed at the dock for two days.

船はドックに2日間停泊していました。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

デビット; 借金; 引き落とし

Meaning

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

Example

The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.

銀行は私の当座預金口座から50ドルのデビットを表示しました。

B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

不快感

Meaning

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

Example

She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.

彼女は背中の不快感のために椅子で動きました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

献身的

Meaning

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

Example

She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.

彼女は常に子供たちを最優先にする献身的な母親です。

B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

消化する

Meaning

to break down food in the body; to think about and understand

Example

It takes time to digest a heavy meal.

重い食事を消化するのには時間がかかります。

B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

退院

Meaning

to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off

Example

The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.

病院は明日患者を退院させる。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

争い, 論争

Meaning

a disagreement or argument about something important

Example

The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.

二国間で国境問題について争いが続いています。

B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

デフォルト

Meaning

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

Example

The company defaulted on its loan payments.

会社はローンの支払いでデフォルトしました。

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 /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

ドナー

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

Example

The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.

ドナーは病院の新しい翼に寛大に寄付しました。

B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Meaning

a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe

Example

You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.

B2 noun draʊt

drought

干ばつ

Meaning

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

Example

Drought impacts crop growth significantly.

干ばつは作物の成長に大きな影響を与えます。

B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

デオドラント

Meaning

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

Example

She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.

彼女はジムに行く前に、トレーニング中にさっぱりとした状態を保つためにデオドラントを塗りました。

B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

密に

Meaning

In a closely compacted or crowded manner.

Example

The area is densely covered with trees.

その地域は密に木々で覆われています。

B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

人口統計学

Meaning

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Example

Demographics help in targeted advertising.

デモグラフィックスはターゲット広告に役立ちます。

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

卒業証書

Meaning

an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training

Example

She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.

彼女は看護プログラムを修了した後、卒業証書を受け取りました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

信頼できる

Meaning

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Example

She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.

彼女はいつも締め切りを守る信頼できる同僚です。

B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

子孫

Meaning

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

Example

She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.

彼女は系譜研究を通じて、ヨーロッパの王族の子孫であることを発見しました。

B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

支配

Meaning

Power and influence over others; control or command.

Example

The dominance of Urdu was evident.

ウルドゥ語の支配は明らかだった。

B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

小人

Meaning

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

Example

Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.

白雪姫は7人の小人と一緒に暮らしていました。

B2 noun /duːm/

doom

運命

Meaning

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

Example

The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.

古代の予言は都市の運命を予見していた。

B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

データベース

Meaning

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

Example

The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.

会社の顧客情報は安全なデータベースに保存されています。

B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

何かを無駄に捨てるまたは放置する

Meaning

to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly

Example

He dumped all the trash into the bin.

彼はゴミをすべてゴミ箱に捨てた。

B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

送る

Meaning

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

Example

The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.

その会社は洪水の被害者に援助を発送しました。

B2 noun/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。

B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

開示

Meaning

the action of making something known or public

Example

The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.

会社の財務状況の開示は遅れました。

B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

Example

He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.

B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

ダイナミクス

Meaning

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

Example

The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.

新しいマネージャーが参加した後、チームのダイナミクスは変化しました。

B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

騒乱; 邪魔; 不安

Meaning

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness

Example

The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.

大きな音楽は、すべての隣人を困らせた騒乱を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

不一致

Meaning

a failure to agree or a difference in opinion

Example

Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.

その問題に対する彼らの不一致はプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こしました。

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。

B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

決定的

Meaning

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive

Example

The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.

委員会は政策に関する決定的な合意に達しました。

B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

dynamic

ダイナミック

Meaning

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

Example

Life flows in a dynamic stream.

人生はダイナミックな流れの中で流れています。

B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

スイセン

Meaning

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

Example

The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.

この春、スイセンは草原で早く咲きました。

B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

挑戦する

Meaning

to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something

Example

The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.

抗議者たちは政府の公共集会禁止令に対して引き続き挑戦しました。

B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

脱水症

Meaning

A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.

Example

Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.

脱水は疲労と混乱を引き起こす可能性があります。

B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

騙す

Meaning

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

Example

He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.

彼は嘘の話で友達を騙そうとした。

B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

分離された, 無関心な

Meaning

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

Example

He lived in a detached house away from the city.

彼は都市から離れた分離された家に住んでいました。

B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

決意

Meaning

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.

Example

His determination to succeed was unwavering.

成功するための彼の決意は揺るぎなかった。

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.

B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

多様性

Meaning

The state of being diverse; variety.

Example

Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.

生物多様性は生態系の安定性と回復力を促進します。

B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

混乱

Meaning

Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.

Example

The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.

道路建設は交通の流れに大きな混乱を引き起こしました。

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。

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

依存している; 扶養されている

Meaning

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

Example

As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.

税金の扶養控除対象者として、彼女は自分の税務申告を別々に提出することができませんでした。

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。

B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

二階建てバス

Meaning

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

Example

The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.

赤いダブルデッカーバスはロンドンの有名なシンボルです。

B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

慎重

Meaning

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Example

She handled the situation with great discretion.

彼女は非常に慎重にその状況に対処しました。

B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

降下 / 祖先

Meaning

the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin

Example

The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.

登山者は山頂から降下を始めました。

B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

消化の

Meaning

Relating to the digestion of food.

Example

Digestive enzymes help break down food.

消化酵素は食べ物を分解するのを助けます。

B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

十進法

Meaning

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

Example

The number 0.75 is a decimal.

0.75は十進法の数です。

B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

尊厳, 名誉, 自尊

Meaning

the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect

Example

Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.

困難に直面しても、彼女は試練を通して尊厳を保ち続けました。

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。

B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

ダート/急に走る

Meaning

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Example

The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.

猫は車を避けるために急いで道路を横切りました。

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 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

取引; 処理; 扱い

Meaning

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

Example

His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.

顧客との公正な取引が彼に素晴らしい評判をもたらしました。

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。

B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

悪化する

Meaning

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.

Example

Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.

計画外の成長は生活環境を悪化させる可能性があります。

B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

気晴らし

Meaning

Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.

Example

Distraction during study time can hinder learning.

勉強中の気晴らしは学習を妨げることがあります。

B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

デニムのパンツ

Meaning

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

Example

He wore blue denims with a white shirt.

彼は白いシャツと青いデニムを履いていた。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

致命的な; 死亡の; 危険な

Meaning

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

Example

The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.

致命的な毒はその植物を瞬時に殺しました。

B2 noun /den/

Den

巣穴; 快適な部屋; 不法活動の場所

Meaning

a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities

Example

The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.

キツネは危険が迫るのを感じて、巣穴に姿を消しました。