C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

遺産を剥奪する

Meaning

to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property

Example

The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.

父親は息子の無謀な行動のために遺産を剥奪すると脅した。

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。

B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

データ漏洩

Meaning

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

Example

A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.

データ漏洩により何百万人ものユーザーのパスワードが公開されました。

A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

Meaning

A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.

Example

They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.

C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

損害、害、障害

Meaning

Harm, damage, impairment.

Example

Smoking is a detriment to health.

喫煙は健康に対するデトリメントです。

B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

締め切り;

Meaning

the latest time or date by which something should be completed

Example

The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.

プロジェクト提出の締め切りは来週の金曜日です。

C2 noun /ˌdɪləˈtænt/

dilettante

愛好家

Meaning

A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.

Example

He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.

彼は芸術界で愛好家として退けられました、なぜなら正式な訓練が不足していたからです。

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。

C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

二重音字

Meaning

A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.

Example

In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.

'電話'という言葉では、'ph'の文字が二重音字を形成します。

C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

説得しないこと

Meaning

The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.

Example

Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.

彼女の説得しないことは、彼が悪い投資をしないようにしました。

C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

Meaning

to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way

Example

The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.

C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

自信の欠如

Meaning

Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.

Example

Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.

彼女の自信の欠如は、公衆の前で話すのを難しくした。

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。

C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

裸にする

Meaning

to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets

Example

The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.

違法な伐採によって森は木々を裸にされた。

C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

おしゃれで清潔

Meaning

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

Example

He looked very dapper in his new suit.

彼は新しいスーツでとてもおしゃれに見えた。

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 /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。

B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

掘る

Meaning

to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.

Example

They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.

彼らは新しい木のために穴を掘ることを決めました。

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。

A2 noun /ˈdaɪət/

diet

ダイエット

Meaning

the kinds of food that a person usually eats

Example

He follows a strict vegetarian diet.

彼は厳格なベジタリアンダイエットを実践しています。

C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

態度

Meaning

a person's outward behavior or appearance

Example

Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.

会議中、彼女の落ち着いた態度は皆に印象を与えました。

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.

C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

甘美

Meaning

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

Example

She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.

彼女は彼の甘美な声に魅了されていた。

C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

解散する

Meaning

To scatter or spread widely in different directions.

Example

The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

警察は群衆を解散させるために催涙ガスを使用しました。

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 /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。

C1 noun /ˌdev.əˈtiː/

Devotee

信者; 献身者

Meaning

a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something

Example

As a devotee of classical music, she attended every concert in the city.

クラシック音楽の信者として、彼女は都市のすべてのコンサートに参加していました。

C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

データ

Meaning

a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation

Example

Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.

調査の各データは慎重に分析されました。

C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

落胆させる

Meaning

to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited

Example

The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.

彼の失敗のニュースは彼を深く落胆させたようだ。

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 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。

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。

A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

disagree

異議を唱える

Meaning

to have a different opinion; to not agree

Example

I disagree with your assessment of the situation.

私はあなたの状況評価に同意しません。

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。

C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

堕落させる

Meaning

to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

Example

The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.

その小説は、どのように富が人の性格を堕落させるかを示しています。

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。

C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

10リットル

Meaning

A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.

Example

The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.

その容器は最大で1デカリットルの水を収納できます。

C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

命名する

Meaning

to give a name or designation to something

Example

The currency was denominated in dollars.

その通貨はドルで denominated されました。

B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

砂漠

Meaning

a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation

Example

The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.

サハラ砂漠は世界で最も大きな熱砂漠の一つです。

C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

夕暮れ; たそがれ

Meaning

the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight

Example

They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.

彼らは夕暮れ時にビーチを歩きながら、日没を見ていました。

C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

びしょ濡れにする

Meaning

to make someone or something completely wet

Example

The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.

突然の雨がフィールドの選手たちをびしょ濡れにした。

C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

借金を取り立てる

Meaning

to demand payment of a debt persistently

Example

The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.

家主は未払いの家賃のためにテナントに何度も支払いを求めました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

防御的

Meaning

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

Example

He became defensive when criticized about his work.

彼は自分の仕事を批判されると防御的になった。

B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

二重に

Meaning

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

Example

She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.

彼女は賞を受賞し、昇進した後、二重に幸運だと感じました。

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。

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。

C1 verb /dɪˈflɛkt/

deflect

反らす / 避ける

Meaning

to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly

Example

The shield deflected the incoming arrow.

盾は飛んできた矢を反らした。

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.

B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

欠陥のある; 不完全な

Meaning

having faults or defects; imperfect

Example

The defective product was returned to the store.

欠陥のある製品は店に返品されました。

C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

嘲笑する

Meaning

to mock or ridicule someone or something

Example

The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.

批評家たちはその新しい映画を悪い脚本のせいで嘲笑した。

C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

変形; 身体的欠陥

Meaning

a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation

Example

The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.

事故は彼の左手に永続的な変形を引き起こしました。

B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

定義する

Meaning

to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly

Example

The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.

先生は生徒に『民主主義』という言葉を定義するように頼んだ。

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。

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。

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。

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 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

幸福

Meaning

a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood

Example

He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

教条主義者

Meaning

stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations

Example

His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.

彼の教条主義的な政治アプローチは、多くの支持者を遠ざけた。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

品位

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

彼女はすぐに自分の間違いを謝る品位を示しました。

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。

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 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 /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

悲しい

Meaning

Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.

Example

The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.

その悲しい歌は彼らの目に涙をもたらしました。

B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

代表

Meaning

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative

Example

Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.

各国は国際会議に参加するために代表を派遣しました。

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。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

降りる

Meaning

To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Example

The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.

乗客は着陸後、飛行機から降りました。

A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

異なった方法で

Meaning

in a way that is not the same as another or as expected

Example

She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.

彼女は同僚たちと違った方法で問題に取り組みました。

C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

有害な

Meaning

Causing physical or mental harm or damage.

Example

Smoking has deleterious effects on health.

喫煙は健康に有害な影響を与えます。

C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

教義

Meaning

A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.

Example

The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.

教会は道徳的価値に関する厳格な教義を遵守しています。

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。

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 /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

ジオラマ

Meaning

a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures

Example

The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.

博物館に古代の村のジオラマが展示されていました。

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 ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

消毒

Meaning

The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.

Example

Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.

キッチン用具は頻繁に消毒する必要があります。

C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

斑点模様

Meaning

Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.

Example

The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.

森の地面は日光で斑点模様ができていた。

C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

差し押さえる

Meaning

to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed

Example

The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.

家主は未払いの家賃のために借家人の家具を差し押さえました。

C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

Meaning

to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully

Example

The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.

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 /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

外交官

Meaning

An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.

Example

The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.

外交官は平和協定の交渉を行いました。

C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

眠い; 疲れた; 無気力な

Meaning

feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired

Example

I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.

重い食事の後、眠気を感じました。

A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

データ

Meaning

facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form

Example

Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.

科学者たちは、何千もの実験から得られたデータを分析して、結論に達しました。

B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

民主主義

Meaning

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Example

Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.

民主主義はすべての市民に平等な権利を保障します。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

遠位

Meaning

situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment

Example

The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.

医者は患者の腕の遠位端を調べました。

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 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

ほどく

Meaning

To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.

Example

She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.

彼女は枝から髪の毛をほどこうとしました。

A2 verb /drɔː/

draw

描く

Meaning

to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen

Example

She draws beautiful landscapes in her spare time.

彼女は余暇に美しい風景を描きます。

B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

飾る

Meaning

to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments

Example

We will decorate the room for the party.

パーティーのために部屋を飾ります。

C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

背鰭

Meaning

Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.

Example

Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.

サメは目立つ背鰭を持っています。

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 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

詳細に描写する

Meaning

To describe or portray something precisely

Example

The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.

アーティストはシーンを複雑な詳細で描写しました。

C1 noun /djuːˈɛt/

duet

デュエット

Meaning

a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists

Example

They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.

彼らはステージで一緒に美しいデュエットを歌った。

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。

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。

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。

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。

B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

障害者

Meaning

having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities

Example

The park has special facilities for disabled people.

公園には障害者用の特別な施設があります。

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。

C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

外交的解決

Meaning

A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.

Example

A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.

平和には外交的解決が必要です。

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。

C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

リスト

Meaning

a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done

Example

The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.

裁判官はセッションを開始する前にリストを確認しました。

C1 verb /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

denigrate

貶める

Meaning

to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something

Example

He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.

彼は同僚の業績をすぐに貶めました。

B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

不正直な; 詐欺的な; ごまかしの

Meaning

not honest; fraudulent; deceitful

Example

The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.

その不正直な販売員は、壊れた車を売ろうとした。

A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

危険

Meaning

The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.

Example

The hikers were in great danger during the storm.

登山者は嵐の中で大きな危険にさらされていました。

C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

堕落する

Meaning

To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.

Example

The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.

かつて繁栄していた帝国は混沌に堕ち始めました。

B1 noun /dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery

発見

Meaning

The act of finding or learning something for the first time.

Example

The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.

ペニシリンの発見は医学の歴史を変えた。

C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

分ける

Meaning

To separate or cut apart.

Example

The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.

条約は二つの敵対的な地域を分割しようとした。

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.

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。

B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

破壊; 破壊;

Meaning

the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists

Example

The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.

地震は都市全体に広範囲な破壊を引き起こしました。

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。

B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

暗くする

Meaning

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

Example

The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.

嵐の前に雲が空を暗くし始めた。

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

減速する

Meaning

to reduce speed; to slow down

Example

The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.

車は信号に近づくと減速し始めました。

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。

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 verb /dreɪn/

drain

Meaning

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

Example

He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.

C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

家畜化

Meaning

The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.

Example

Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.

動物の家畜化は人間の生存にとって重要だった。

C1 noun /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

逸脱；定められたコースから外れること

Meaning

the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards

Example

Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.

定められた手順からの逸脱は直ちに報告されなければなりません。

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。

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 /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

デュオ

Meaning

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

Example

The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.

その音楽デュオはコンサートで最新のヒットを演奏しました。

C2 adjective /ˈdaʊ.di/

dowdy

時代遅れ / ださい

Meaning

unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance

Example

She wore a dowdy dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに時代遅れのドレスを着ていた。