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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。
C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

解体
Meaning
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
Example
The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.
古い工場の解体には数週間かかりました。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

幻滅
Meaning
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Example
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
多くの人々が非現実的な期待の後に幻滅を経験します。
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 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

反抗的な; 逆らう
Meaning
boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
Example
The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
その反抗的な学生はルールに従うことを拒否しました。
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

分岐する
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
二つの道は交差点で分かれる。
C1 adverb /ˈduːli/

Duly

適切に, 時間通りに
Meaning
in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time
Example
The documents were duly signed and submitted.
書類は適切に署名され、提出されました。
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 /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

劣化した
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
劣化した通貨は人々の信頼を失った。
C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

幻滅
Meaning
to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed
Example
The scandal disillusioned many voters.
そのスキャンダルは多くの有権者を幻滅させた。
C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

嫌う
Meaning
To dislike intensely or hate.
Example
I detest waking up early on weekends.
私は週末に早起きするのが嫌いです。
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
C1 adjective ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl

detrimental

有害な
Meaning
Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.
Example
Pollution has detrimental effects on fertility.
汚染は生殖能力に有害な影響を与えます。
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 /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

嘲笑
Meaning
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
Example
His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.
彼のアイデアは観客によって嘲笑された。
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 /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

汚す
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
川は工業廃水によって汚された。
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 /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。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

放棄された
Meaning
in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person
Example
The old factory stood derelict for decades.
古い工場は何十年も放置されていました。
C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

器用
Meaning
Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.
Example
A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.
器用なプログラマーは複雑なコードを楽々と書けます。
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 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 /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

disposition

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

Diversion

迂回
Meaning
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind
Example
The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.
道路の閉鎖により、すべての旅行者は田舎道を通って迂回することを余儀なくされました。
C1 noun /ˈdrʌdʒəri/

drudgery

退屈で骨の折れる仕事
Meaning
Hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine.
彼女は日常の退屈なルーチンから抜け出したかった。
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 /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

反証する
Meaning
to show that something is false or wrong
Example
The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.
科学者は古い理論を反証するために一生懸命働いた。
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

義務感のある; 尊敬すべき; 従順な
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
彼女はいつも両親を助ける義務感のある娘です。
C1 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

耐久性
Meaning
The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
Example
The durability of materials affects performance.
素材の耐久性はパフォーマンスに影響を与えます。
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.
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 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 /diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

dehydrate

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

daft

ばか
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
水なしでハイキングに行くのはばかげた考えでした。
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。
C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

デフレーション
Meaning
Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.
Example
Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.
デフレーションはしばしば消費者の支出を減少させる。
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

減少
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
大気汚染の減少がありました。
C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

変性疾患
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
変性疾患は高齢化した人口に一般的です。
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

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

dispirited

落胆した
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
試合に負けた後、チームは落胆して見えた。
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

疑わしい; 質が悪い; 信頼できない; 危険なまたはリスクのある
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
その取引は私には疑わしく聞こえます。
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 /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

荒涼; 孤独; 不毛
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
放棄された村は荒涼として空っぽに見えた。
C1 noun /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

不足; 欠乏; 不足感
Meaning
a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency
Example
The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.
医師は患者の血液検査でビタミンDの不足を診断しました。
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。
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 verb /diːˈfɒrɪst/

deforest

Meaning
to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale
Example
The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

diminutive

非常に小さい
Meaning
extremely or unusually small
Example
Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.
その非常に小さい体格にもかかわらず、彼は強力なリーダーだった。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

落胆した
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
彼女は試験に2回失敗した後、落胆していました。
C1 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

derivation

派生
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
その単語の起源はラテン語から来ている。
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。
C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

停学; 拘留
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
生徒は繰り返しクラスを乱したため、停学を受けました。
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 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

武装解除する
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.
兵士たちは反乱者の武装を解除するよう命じられた。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

ダリア
Meaning
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
Example
She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.
彼女は昨年の夏に庭にカラフルなダリアを植えました。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

混乱
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
彼の机は完全に混乱していました。
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

干物
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
干物は多くの沿岸地域で人気のある保存食です。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

解放する
Meaning
To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.
Example
He tried to disengage from the heated argument.
彼は熱い議論から解放しようとした。
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 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

不信者
Meaning
a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea
Example
He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.
彼は伝統的な信仰を拒否したため、不信者と呼ばれました。
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 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 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 /doʊt/

dote

溺愛する
Meaning
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
Example
She tends to dote on her grandchildren.
彼女は孫たちに溺愛する傾向があります。
C1 verb /dɪˈbɑːr/

debar

禁止する
Meaning
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
Example
He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating.
彼は不正行為のため競技への参加が禁止されました。
C1 verb /dʌb/

dub

吹き替え
Meaning
to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording
Example
The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.
その映画は国際公開のためにいくつかの言語に吹き替えられました。
C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

腸の病気(血液と粘液を伴う下痢)
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
多くの兵士たちは戦争中にディスエントリーに苦しんだ。
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 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 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 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

冷静な
Meaning
not influenced by strong emotion; impartial
Example
The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.
裁判官は裁判全体を通して冷静さを保ちました。
C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

危険を冒す人
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
そのスタントは有名なデアデビルによって行われました。
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 /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。
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 /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

脱党
Meaning
The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.
Example
The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.
その政治家の脱党は支持者を驚かせました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

乱れた
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
彼は乱れた髪とシワの寄った服で到着しました。
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 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

神性
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
神父は魂の神性について話しました。
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

熟考
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
その合意は多くの熟考の末に最終決定されました。
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 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

決断力
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
危機の際、彼の決断力が会社を救った。
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 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 /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 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

変形する
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
高温がプラスチック容器を変形させ始めた。
C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

境界設定
Meaning
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
Example
The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.
公共の土地と私有地の境界設定は明確に示されていた。
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.
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 /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

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

duplex

デュプレックスハウス
Meaning
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
Example
They live in a duplex near the city center.
彼らは市の中心近くのデュプレックスに住んでいます。
C1 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

失格する
Meaning
to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible
Example
The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.
審判は不正行為のために選手を失格にすることを決定しました。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

懲戒的
Meaning
relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior
Example
The company took disciplinary action against the employee.
会社は従業員に対して懲戒措置を取りました。
C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

従順な
Meaning
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
Example
The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.
従順な子犬はすぐに新しい技を覚えました。
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 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 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

おとり
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
狩人たちは木製のカモをデコイとして使った。
C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

価値が下がる
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
車は最初の数年間で急速に価値が下がる傾向があります。
C1 adjective /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

differential

差別的
Meaning
Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.
Example
There is a differential treatment between the two groups.
2つのグループ間に差別的な扱いがあります。
C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

規制緩和
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
規制緩和は通信業界で競争を促進しました。
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 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 /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

徐々に消失する
Meaning
To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.
Example
The tension in the room slowly dissipated.
部屋の中の緊張感は徐々に消えていった。
C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

重要人物
Meaning
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
Example
Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.
数人の外国の重要人物が国の晩餐会に出席しました。
C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

退化
Meaning
The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.
Example
The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.
脳細胞の退化は認知機能の低下を引き起こします。
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。
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 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 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
その寺院はヒンドゥー教の神に捧げられています。
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 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 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

非アクティブ; 眠っている; 一時的に保留された; 現在アクティブではない
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
火山は1世紀以上の間休眠状態です。
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 /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。
C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

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

depraved

堕落した
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
その映画は堕落した犯罪者の人生を描いています。