B1 noun /dɜːrt/

Dirt

汚れ; 土; 不潔な物質

Meaning

a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter

Example

After playing in the garden, the children were covered in dirt from head to toe.

庭で遊んだ後、子供たちは頭から足まで汚れで覆われていました。

B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

否認

Meaning

the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something

Example

His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.

スキャンダルへの関与を否認した彼の姿勢は、疑念を持って受け止められました。

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.

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。

C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

リラックスする

Meaning

To relax and recover from stress or pressure.

Example

Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.

深呼吸は、ストレスの多い一日後にリラックスするのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

証人

Meaning

A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.

Example

The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.

証人は裁判中に証言の正確性を確認しました。

B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

湿った

Meaning

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

Example

The room felt cold and damp after the rain.

雨の後、部屋は冷たくて湿っていると感じました。

B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

装飾; 飾り; 賞;

Meaning

the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify

Example

The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.

クリスマスのデコレーションは、普通の部屋をお祝いのワンダーランドに変えました。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

堕落的, 贅沢な

Meaning

Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.

Example

The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.

パーティーは堕落的な贅沢と過剰で満たされていました。

C1 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。

B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒する

Meaning

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

Example

The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.

看護師は包帯を巻く前に傷を消毒しました。

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。

C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

衰弱させる

Meaning

Making someone or something weak and infirm.

Example

The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.

その病気は彼の健康に衰弱をもたらした。

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。

B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

反対する

Meaning

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

Example

Many parents disapprove of smoking.

多くの親は喫煙を反対しています。

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。

C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

脱線的

Meaning

Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.

Example

His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.

彼の脱線的なスタイルは講義を追うのが難しかった。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

開示する

Meaning

to reveal or make information known; to expose

Example

The company must disclose all financial information.

その会社はすべての財務情報を開示しなければならない。

A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

皿

Meaning

a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal

Example

Please put the rice on the dish before serving.

お米を皿に載せてから提供してください。

B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

発展途上地域

Meaning

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

Example

Pollution affects developing regions the most.

汚染は発展途上地域に最も影響を与えます。

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。

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。

C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

塗る

Meaning

to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface

Example

The children daubed paint all over the walls.

子供たちは壁にペンキを塗り広げました。

A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

ダークブルー

Meaning

a deep shade of blue color

Example

She wore a dark blue dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーにダークブルーのドレスを着て行った。

C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

変色

Meaning

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

Example

Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.

太陽光線は布地の変色を引き起こします。

C1 verb /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。

A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

デザイナー

Meaning

a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something

Example

The fashion designer presented her new collection.

ファッションデザイナーは新しいコレクションを発表しました。

C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

ガバーナント

Meaning

an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families

Example

The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.

若い女性は祭りの間、デュエナに付き添われていました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

動揺した

Meaning

extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly

Example

She was distraught after losing her pet.

ペットを失った後、彼女は動揺していた。

B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

騙すような

Meaning

Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.

Example

Appearances can be deceptive.

外見は騙すようなものかもしれません。

C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

軽蔑的な

Meaning

expressing disapproval or belittling

Example

He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.

彼は彼らのパフォーマンスについて軽蔑的なコメントをしました。

C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

無敵の、勇敢な、決然とした

Meaning

Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.

Example

The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.

無敵の兵士はすべての困難に立ち向かった。

C2 noun /dɪˈspɔɪlər/

despoiler

略奪者

Meaning

A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.

Example

The despoilers left the city in ruins.

略奪者たちは街を廃墟にした。

A1 noun /dɔːr/

Door

ドア

Meaning

a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room

Example

Please close the door when you leave the room.

部屋を出るときはドアを閉めてください。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

幻想的な

Meaning

Based on illusion; not real.

Example

He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.

彼は一夜にして有名になるという幻想的な希望に満ちていた。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

執拗

Meaning

showing stubborn determination and persistence

Example

She succeeded through dogged determination.

彼女は執拗な決意で成功を収めました。

C2 adjective /ˈdɛsəlˌtɔːri/

desultory

無秩序な

Meaning

lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm

Example

His desultory conversation bored the audience.

彼の無秩序な会話は観客を退屈させた。

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 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。

B1 noun dɛt

debt

借金

Meaning

A sum of money that is owed or due.

Example

High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.

高い負債レベルは、金融危機を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

Meaning

to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of

Example

The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.

B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

食事する

Meaning

to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day

Example

We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.

私たちは通常、夕方七時に食事します。

B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

独裁者

Meaning

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

Example

The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.

独裁者は鉄の拳で国を支配した。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

解雇, 拒否

Meaning

the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant

Example

His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.

彼の不当な解雇は、会社に対する訴訟を引き起こしました。

C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

掘削塔

Meaning

A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.

Example

The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.

作業員たちは石油掘削サイトで掘削塔を組み立てました。

B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

検出

Meaning

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

Example

The detection of fraud in the system was swift.

システム内での詐欺の検出は迅速でした。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

ダイアクリティカル

Meaning

Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.

Example

The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.

‘レジュメ’という言葉には、意味を変えるダイアクリティカルマークがあります。

C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

解散する

Meaning

To release from military service or to disband troops.

Example

The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.

政府は戦争後に軍隊を解散することを決定しました。

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。

C2 noun /dɪˈbɛntʃər/

debenture

社債

Meaning

a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral

Example

The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors.

その会社は投資家に社債を発行して資本を調達した。

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。

A2 noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

dining

食事

Meaning

the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting

Example

We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant.

私たちは新しいレストランで素晴らしい食事を楽しみました。

B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

文書

Meaning

Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.

Example

She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.

彼女は旅行のすべての費用を慎重にドキュメントした。

C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

デモンストレーター, 抗議者

Meaning

a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest

Example

The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.

デモ参加者は平和的に街の通りを行進しました。

C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

敬意

Meaning

Humble submission and respect.

Example

He showed deference to his elderly mentor.

彼は年上のメンターに敬意を示しました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

魅力的; スタイリッシュ; 自信に満ちた;

Meaning

stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming

Example

He looked dashing in his new suit.

彼は新しいスーツで魅力的に見えました。

B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

示す

Meaning

to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action

Example

The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.

先生はクラスに実験をデモンストレートしました。

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 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 /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

皮膚科学

Meaning

The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.

Example

He studied dermatology at medical school.

彼は医学部で皮膚科学を学んだ。

C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

得体な

Meaning

characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners

Example

She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.

彼女は式典中に得体な沈黙を守った。

B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

牛乳が生産される建物や農場; 牛乳から作られた製品; 牛乳と乳製品を販売する店

Meaning

a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products

Example

The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.

地元のデイリーは、新鮮な牛乳とチーズを地域全体に提供しています。

C2 noun /dɪˌsɪdəˈreɪtəm/

desideratum

必要な物

Meaning

something that is desired or considered necessary

Example

For many students, financial aid is a desideratum.

多くの学生にとって、経済援助は必要な物です。

B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

延期する

Meaning

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.

Example

The meeting was deferred until next week.

会議は来週まで延期されました。

C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

悪魔的な

Meaning

characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil

Example

He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.

彼は皆を恐れさせるような悪魔的な笑い声を上げた。

A2 noun /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/

Damage

損害; 被害

Meaning

physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness

Example

The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings.

嵐は沿岸の建物に大きな損害を与えました。

B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

多様な

Meaning

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Example

Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.

多様な産業が経済的な回復力を高める。

B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

依存する

Meaning

Being contingent on or influenced by something.

Example

The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.

計画の成功はチームの努力に依存しています。

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。

B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

要求が厳しい

Meaning

requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy

Example

The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.

その仕事は非常に要求が厳しく、長時間の労働が必要です。

C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

力、効果、または興奮を減少または抑制するもの

Meaning

something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement

Example

The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.

旅行のキャンセルは彼らの熱意をそぐことになった。

B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

嫌な

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion

Example

The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.

ゴミ箱からの臭いは完全に嫌なものでした。

C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Meaning

A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.

Example

The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.

B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

飛び込む

Meaning

to plunge headfirst into water or another substance

Example

He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.

彼は暑い日にプールにダイブすることに決めました。

B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

図表

Meaning

a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something

Example

The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.

先生は分かりやすい図表を使ってシステムを説明した。

B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

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。

C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

尊敬の念を示す

Meaning

Showing or expressing respect and high regard.

Example

He was always deferential toward his teachers.

彼はいつも教師に対して尊敬の念を示していた。

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。

B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

取り壊す

Meaning

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

Example

The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.

その都市は新しいものを作るために古いスタジアムを取り壊すことに決めました。

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 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

軽視する

Meaning

to make something seem less important than it really is

Example

The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.

会社は新しい製品のリスクを軽視しようとしました。

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 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

軽く取り組む

Meaning

To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

Example

He dabbled in painting during his college days.

彼は大学時代に絵を描くことを楽しんでいた。

C1 noun 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。

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。

C1 noun /drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

draught

Meaning

a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask

Example

She closed the window to keep out the cold draught.

C1 verb /dɪˈnəʊt/

denote

示す

Meaning

To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.

Example

A red flag denotes danger.

赤い旗は危険を示しています。

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。

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。

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 /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

分解する

Meaning

To take apart something into its separate pieces.

Example

He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.

彼は修理のためにコンピュータを分解しなければならなかった。

C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

二重性

Meaning

Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.

Example

Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.

調査中に彼女の二重性が明らかになった。

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。

B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

探偵

Meaning

a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes

Example

The detective solved the mystery in just two days.

探偵はわずか2日で謎を解決しました。

A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

〜の間に

Meaning

throughout the course of a period of time

Example

I fell asleep during the movie.

私は映画の間に寝てしまいました。

B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

住む

Meaning

to live in a place; to think about something for a long time

Example

They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.

彼らは湖の近くの小さな家に住んでいます。

C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

不快な

Meaning

Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.

Example

His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.

彼の不快な質問は、皆が座席で不安そうに動かせるようにさせた。

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。

B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

密な

Meaning

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

Example

The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.

森はとても密で、ほとんど太陽の光が地面に届かなかった。

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。

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 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

解読する, 暗号を解く, 翻訳する

Meaning

To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.

Example

It took hours to decipher the ancient script.

古代の文字を解読するのに何時間もかかりました。

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.

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。

B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

デルタ

Meaning

A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.

Example

The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.

ナイル川デルタはエジプトで最も肥沃な地域の1つです。

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。

C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

引き分け

Meaning

a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal

Example

The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.

レースは二人のランナーの間で引き分けで終わった。

C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

礼儀; 品位; 威厳

Meaning

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct

Example

The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.

その外交官は熱心な交渉の中で完璧な礼儀を保っていました。

C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

抑止力

Meaning

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

Example

A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.

厳格な法律は犯罪の抑止力として機能します。

C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

陰気な; 落ち込んだ; 悲しい

Meaning

gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair

Example

The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.

天気は雨と暗い雲で陰気でした。

C1 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。

C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

嘲笑に値する

Meaning

deserving ridicule or mockery

Example

His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.

彼の言い訳は非常に弱く、明らかに嘲笑に値した。

C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

幸せ

Meaning

To cut off the head of a person or animal.

Example

The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.

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 /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

劇作家

Meaning

a person who writes plays

Example

Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.

シェイクスピアは歴史上最も偉大な劇作家の一人です。