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。

B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

デッキ / プラットフォーム

Meaning

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

Example

We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.

私たちはフェリーの上デッキから夕日を楽しみました。

B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

献身; 忠誠; 熱意

Meaning

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

Example

Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.

他人を助けることへの献身が、彼女をコミュニティで愛される存在にしました。

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 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 /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。

B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

ドラフト

Meaning

A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.

Example

She finished the first draft of her novel.

彼女は小説の最初のドラフトを完成させました。

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 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 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

落ち込ませる

Meaning

To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.

Example

The gloomy weather tends to depress people.

陰鬱な天気は人々を落ち込ませる傾向がある。

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 /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 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 /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 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。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

気になる

Meaning

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

Example

The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.

事故のニュースは非常に気分を害するものでした。

B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

疑わしい; 不確かな; 何かに対して不確かに感じる

Meaning

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

Example

I am doubtful about the success of this project.

私はこのプロジェクトの成功について疑問を持っています。

B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

Meaning

to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it

Example

The new law may deprive people of their rights.

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 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 /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

期間

Meaning

the length of time that something continues

Example

The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.

会議は2時間の期間続きました。

B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

勤勉な

Meaning

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

Example

She is a diligent student who studies every day.

彼女は毎日勉強している勤勉な学生です。

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 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

離婚した

Meaning

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Example

She has been divorced for five years.

彼女は5年間離婚したままだ。

B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

深海

Meaning

The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.

Example

Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.

多くの深海生物は生存のために生物発光を生成します。

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 /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

卓越; 優秀; 名誉

Meaning

a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

Example

She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.

彼女は優秀な成績で卒業し、クラスで最も高い栄誉を得ました。

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 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 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 /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 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 /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 /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

眩しい; 印象的な

Meaning

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

Example

The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.

その都市の眩い光は観光客を驚かせました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

議論の余地がある

Meaning

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

Example

It is debatable whether the policy will work.

その政策が機能するかどうかは議論の余地がある。

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 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 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 /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Meaning

a young duck

Example

The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

依存

Meaning

the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction

Example

His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.

テクノロジーへの依存がインターネットなしでは仕事を困難にした。

B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

軽蔑

Meaning

To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.

Example

He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.

彼は警告のサインを無視して運転し続けました。

B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

森林伐採

Meaning

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

Example

Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.

森林伐採は生物多様性の喪失を加速させます。

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 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 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 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 /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

苦しんでいる

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.

悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は苦しんでいるように見えました。

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 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 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。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

Meaning

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

Failure should not discourage you from trying again.

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 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 /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

ドアマット

Meaning

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

Example

Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.

家に入る前にドアマットで足を拭いてください。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

破壊的な

Meaning

causing damage; harmful

Example

The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.

ハリケーンは沿岸地域に非常に破壊的でした。

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 verb /draʊn/

drown

溺れる

Meaning

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water

Example

He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.

彼は川で泳いでいるときにほぼ溺れそうになった。

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 /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 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

派遣された

Meaning

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

Example

A team was dispatched quickly.

チームは迅速に派遣されました。

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 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 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 /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

Meaning

to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value

Example

Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.

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。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

外交的; 人間関係をうまく扱うことができる

Meaning

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

Example

She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.

彼女は誰も怒らせないように外交的な答えをしました。

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 /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

Meaning

to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate

Example

The mirror distorted her reflection.

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 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。

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 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 /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 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

欺瞞

Meaning

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

Example

The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.

魔法使いの欺瞞は、観客を一見不可能なトリックで驚かせた。

B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

次元

Meaning

Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.

Example

New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.

宇宙探査の新しい次元が明らかになっています。

B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

密度

Meaning

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

Example

The density of population in the city center is extremely high.

市の中心部の人口密度は非常に高い。

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 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 /djuː/

Dew

露

Meaning

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses

Example

The morning dew glistened on the grass.

朝露が草の上で輝いていました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

ダミー / バカな人

Meaning

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

Example

The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.

仕立て屋はドレスを展示するためにダミーを使った。

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。

B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

故意に

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Example

The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.

行動は意図的に計画され、害を与えるために行われた。

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 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

悪化する

Meaning

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

Example

The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.

汚染によって大気の質が悪化する。

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 /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 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。

B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

破壊的な, 不安定にする

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

Example

Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.

森林伐採は野生動物に破壊的な影響を与えます。

B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

宣言; 発表; 告知

Meaning

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

Example

The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.

大統領の独立宣言は、国にとって歴史的な瞬間を意味していました。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

欠陥

Meaning

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

Example

The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.

製造上の欠陥により、製品はわずか1週間で故障しました。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

障害

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

抗議は群衆が暴力的になったときに障害に終わった。

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 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 /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning

causing harm or injury

Example

The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.

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 /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 /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 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 /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

代理

Meaning

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

Example

The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.

代理はマネージャー不在時に会議を主導します。

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 /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述する

Meaning

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

Example

The boss dictates letters to his secretary.

ボスは秘書に手紙を口述します。

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 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

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 /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 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

破壊する

Meaning

To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.

Example

Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.

個々の追求は社会的調和を破壊します。

B2 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

薄暗い; 少ない光; 弱い

Meaning

not bright; having little light; faint

Example

The room was dim with only a small candle for light.

部屋は薄暗く、ライトとして小さなキャンドルだけがありました。

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 verb /drɪft/

drift

漂う

Meaning

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

Example

The boat began to drift away from the shore.

ボートは岸から離れ始めた。

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 /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

絶望的

Meaning

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

Example

The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.

水の供給が尽きたとき、状況は絶望的になった。

B2 verb /dæʃ/

dash

Meaning

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

Example

She dashed across the street to catch the bus.

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 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

考案する

Meaning

To plan or invent something carefully.

Example

The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.

エンジニアたちはコスト削減のために新しい方法を考案した。

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 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

発展的

Meaning

relating to the process of growth or progress

Example

Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.

幼児期は学習にとって重要な発展的段階です。

B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

ドアの入口

Meaning

the space where a door opens into a room or building

Example

She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.

彼女はドアの入口に立って、彼が来るのを待っていました。

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 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 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/