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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。
A2 noun /dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/

Delivery

配達; 出産
Meaning
the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth
Example
The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
パッケージのデリバリーは悪天候のため遅れました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

方言
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
彼は田舎で一般的なベンガル語の方言を話します。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

悪名
Meaning
the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation
Example
The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.
そのスキャンダルは政治家を悪名に追いやった。
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 /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。
C2 adjective /ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

decollete

深い胸元の衣装
Meaning
of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest
Example
She wore a decollete gown to the party.
彼女はパーティーで深い胸元のドレスを着ていました。
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。
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

説明
Meaning
A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.
Example
His description was vivid.
彼の説明は生き生きとしていた。
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

持参金
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
いくつかの文化では、持参金の伝統が今でも守られています。
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

割り切れる
Meaning
Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
Example
Twelve is divisible by three and four.
12は3と4で割り切れます。
C2 adjective /daɪˈdæktɪk/

didactic

教育的な
Meaning
Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.
Example
The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature.
その小説はただの娯楽ではなく、教育的な性質も持っている。
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

器用さ
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
ピアノを弾く彼の器用さに観客は驚いた。
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.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

論文
Meaning
A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.
Example
The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.
教授は古代哲学についての長い論文を発表しました。
C2 noun /ˈdoʊneɪtər/

donator

寄付者
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.
Example
The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum.
寄付者は大きな金額を寄付した後、匿名でいることを希望しました。
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。
A1 noun /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

医者
Meaning
A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.
医者は患者に薬を処方しました。
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。
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。
A2 verb /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

destroy

破壊する
Meaning
to damage something so badly that it cannot be used
Example
The fire destroyed the entire building.
火事が建物全体を破壊しました。
B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

献身的な
Meaning
devoted to a cause, task, or purpose
Example
She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.
彼女は生徒のために上を行き、限界を超えていく献身的な教師です。
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死 / 終わり
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
会社の突然の倒産は投資家を驚かせました。
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

乾燥した; 湿気や液体がない; 退屈な
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
砂漠は非常に乾燥した気候です。
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.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

掘り出す
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
考古学者たちはそのサイトから古代の遺骸を掘り出しました。
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

階下
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
階下に行ってロビーで待ってください。
A1 verb /drɪŋk/

drink

飲む
Meaning
to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it
Example
I drink water every morning.
私は毎朝水を飲みます。
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。
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

否定する
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
彼はお金を盗んだことを否定した。
B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

退屈な; つまらない; 無気力な; 愚かな;
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious
Example
The lecture was very dull and boring.
その講義はとても退屈で退屈でした。
A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

ドル
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries
Example
I need five dollars to buy this book.
この本を買うには5ドル必要です。
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。
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.
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 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。
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

占い
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
古代の人々は重要な決定を導くために占いに頼ることがよくありました。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/

Dialogue

対話; 会話
Meaning
a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject
Example
The political leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict.
政治指導者たちは紛争解決のために有意義な対話を行いました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

確定的
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
契約は2年間の確定した期間です。
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 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

色あせる
Meaning
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
Example
The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.
生地は太陽の下に置かれてから色が変わり始めました。
C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

乾燥アムラ
Meaning
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
Example
Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.
乾燥アムラの粉末は、髪の成長に優れています。
B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

出発
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
列車の出発は技術的な問題で30分遅れました。
B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

車道
Meaning
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
Example
The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.
車は庭の隣の車道に停められていた。
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

軽蔑する
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
彼女はすべての不正直を軽蔑している。
B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

支配する
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.
その会社はスマートフォン市場を支配しています。
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。
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

だらだらと話す
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
彼は疲れているときに、だらだらと話す傾向があります。
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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

運転手
Meaning
a person who operates a motor vehicle
Example
The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.
タクシー運転手は忙しい街を通るすべての近道を知っていました。
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

下向き
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
ボールは坂を下向きに転がった。
B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

デモ, 示威
Meaning
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
Example
The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
労働者たちはより良い賃金のためにデモを組織した。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

普及する
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
ソーシャルメディアは情報を迅速に普及するのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

浮気; 関係の一時的なもの
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
彼の写真への浮気は数ヶ月しか続かず、興味を失いました。
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

非難する
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
リーダーはスピーチで汚職を非難しました。
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

幸せ
Meaning
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
Example
She showed me a drawing of her house.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/

divergence

分岐
Meaning
The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.
Example
The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate.
彼らの意見の相違は激しい議論を引き起こしました。
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 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

反抗
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
その抗議は不正に対する反抗の行為でした。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

Meaning
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
Example
It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.
B2 noun /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。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

不協和音
Meaning
disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound
Example
The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.
バンドの不協和音の音が私たちの耳を痛めました。
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

ディスク / データ保存装置
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
すべてのデータはハードディスクに保存されています。
C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

ドグマ
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
宗教的指導者は伝統的なドグマに厳格に従った。
B1 noun /dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

director

監督
Meaning
a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film
Example
The director gave final approval for the new movie script.
監督は新しい映画の脚本に最終承認を与えました。
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。
C2 verb /diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

depopulate

人口減少
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
戦争はかつて繁栄していた町を人口減少させる脅威を与えた。
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

歯磨き粉
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
彼は薬局で新しいハーブの歯磨きを買った。
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.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmɪtər/

decameter

デカメートル
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.
Example
The field was measured in decameters for accuracy.
そのフィールドは正確さのためにデカメートルで測定されました。
B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

苦痛
Meaning
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.
悪い知らせを聞いたとき、彼は深い苦痛を感じました。
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

恵まれない
Meaning
Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.
Example
The program provides support to disadvantaged children.
そのプログラムは恵まれない子供たちに支援を提供しています。
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

壊滅的な結果
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
大気汚染は健康に壊滅的な結果をもたらす。
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。
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

平らで薄く、円形の物体
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
彼は音楽ディスクをプレーヤーに挿入した。
C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

蒸留業者
Meaning
A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.
Example
The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.
蒸留業者は昨年、新しいウイスキーブランドを紹介しました。
B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

締め切り
Meaning
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Example
Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.
締め切りを設定することでタスクを終わらせるのに役立ちます。
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。
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。
C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

推測する
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
証拠から、探偵は容疑者が嘘をついていることを推測しました。
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

引き出し
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
彼女はジュエリーをドレッサーの上の引き出しに入れた。
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

深さ; 深いまたは深遠な特質
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
この地域の海の深さは3,000メートルを超えています。
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəbl/

dutiable

課税対象
Meaning
subject to customs duty or tax
Example
Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.
輸入された電子機器はしばしば国境で課税対象となります。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

十脚目
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
ロブスターは有名な十脚目です。
B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐敗; 分解; 老化
Meaning
the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration
Example
The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.
その古い建物は長年の無視の後、腐敗の兆しを示していた。
A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

親愛なる
Meaning
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
Example
She is very dear to her grandparents.
彼女は祖父母にとって非常に親愛なる存在です。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

短い歌
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
彼女は料理をしながら陽気な小さな歌を歌っていた。
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。
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。
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

運転
Meaning
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward
Example
She loves driving along the coast on weekends.
彼女は週末に沿岸をドライブするのが大好きです。
B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

危険に
Meaning
in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily
Example
He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.
彼は高速道路で危険に速く運転していた。
B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

乾燥
Meaning
without moisture; preserved by removing water
Example
She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.
彼女は装飾のために花瓶に乾燥した花を加えた。
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

虚偽を暴露する、神話を打破する
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
科学者たちは、ワクチンが自閉症を引き起こすという神話を打破した。
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。
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 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

恥ずべき; 不名誉な; 非難に値する
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
彼の恥ずべき行動はパーティーでみんなを驚かせました。
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。
A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

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

dispossess

没収する
Meaning
to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions
Example
The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.
新しい法律は多くの農民から土地を奪うと脅迫していました。
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 /dɪn/

din

騒音
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
外の交通の騒音が集中するのを困難にしていた。
C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

区別する特徴
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
人間の区別する特徴は抽象的に考える能力です。
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

乾燥剤
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
シリカゲルのパケットは、パッケージングで乾燥剤として一般的に使用されます。
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

独裁的
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
彼の独裁的なスタイルは、同僚たちの間で不人気だった。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

十角形
Meaning
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
Example
The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.
数学の先生は黒板に完璧な十角形を描きました。
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

デシベル
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
工場の騒音レベルは90デシベルを超えました。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

女性に関連、母系
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
彼女は名家の母系から来た。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

dialectical

弁証法的
Meaning
Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.
Example
She took a dialectical approach to solve the complex issue.
彼女は複雑な問題を解決するために弁証法的なアプローチを取りました。
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

排水
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
悪い排水システムが近所での洪水を引き起こしました。
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。
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

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