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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。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

必死に
Meaning
in a way that shows despair or great need
Example
He called for help desperately after the accident.
事故後、彼は必死に助けを求めた。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

デマゴーグ
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
群衆はデマゴーグの情熱的な演説に影響された。
C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

裏表のある
Meaning
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
Example
The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.
その政治家は裏表のある発言で批判された。
A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

危険
Meaning
likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe
Example
Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.
氷の道路で速く運転するのは危険です。
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

ダイバー
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
ダイバーは魚を捕まえるために水面下に消えました。
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

楽しむ
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
子供たちは庭で楽しんでいました。
A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

デジタル
Meaning
Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
Example
The world is shifting towards a digital economy.
世界はデジタル経済に向かっています。
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。
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。
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。
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

水や鉱物を占いの棒で探す; または液体で浸すまたは消火する。
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
農夫は乾燥した畑で水を探すためにダウズしようとした。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning
the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand
Example
He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.
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。
C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

略奪する
Meaning
To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.
Example
The invaders despoiled the village during the war.
侵略者は戦争中に村を略奪しました。
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

ダーウィニズム
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
ダーウィニズムは科学者たちが種の起源を理解する方法を革命的に変えました。
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

財産差し押さえ人
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
ディストレイナーは、借金が清算されるまで、賃借人の車を押収しました。
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。
A2 noun /dɪər/

Deer

鹿
Meaning
a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male
Example
We saw a beautiful deer grazing in the meadow.
私たちは草原で美しい鹿が草を食べているのを見ました。
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。
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

湿っていて寒い
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
地下室は暗くて湿っていて、悪臭が充満していました。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

豪雨; 急な大雨
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
突然の豪雨でみんなが驚き、屋外イベントはずぶ濡れになった。
C1 verb /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 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

裁量の
Meaning
Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.
Example
He set aside some discretionary income for travel.
彼は旅行のためにいくらかの裁量所得を取っておいた。
C1 verb /dɪsˈkleɪm/

disclaim

否定する
Meaning
to deny responsibility or connection with something
Example
The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident.
その会社は事故に対する責任を否定しました。
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。
A1 noun /dɛsk/

desk

机
Meaning
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working
Example
The books are on the desk.
本は机の上にあります。
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

ひどい
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
難民はひどい状況で生活していた。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

落胆した
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
試合に負けた後、チームは落胆して見えた。
C1 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。
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。
C2 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

堕落させる
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
その小説は若い読者の心を堕落させようとしたため批判された。
A1 verb /driːm/

dream

夢を見る
Meaning
to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for
Example
I often dream about flying in the sky.
私はよく空を飛ぶ夢を見ます。
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

支配する
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
彼は若い同僚に対して支配的な態度を取ることが多い。
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

暴君
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
暴君は恐怖と暴力で国を支配した。
A2 verb /dɪˈskraɪb/

describe

説明する
Meaning
to give an account of something in words, including details
Example
She described the scene vividly.
彼女はそのシーンを鮮明に説明した。
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

不足
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
飢饉の間に食料が不足していた。
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。
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

人口転換
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
人口転換は高齢化社会への移行を示しています。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

偽る
Meaning
To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
Example
He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.
彼は笑顔で恐怖を隠そうとした。
C1 noun /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

不足; 欠乏; 不足感
Meaning
a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency
Example
The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.
医師は患者の血液検査でビタミンDの不足を診断しました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

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

Dagger

短剣
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
古代の戦士は銀の短剣を携えていた。
C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

デトックス
Meaning
The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.
Example
Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.
デトックスは体内の有害物質を排除するのに役立ちます。
A2 noun /ˈdjuː.ti/

Duty

義務
Meaning
something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation
Example
It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.
市民として選挙で投票することは私たちの義務です。
B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

無効にする
Meaning
to make something unable to function or operate
Example
The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.
技術者はアラームシステムを一時的に無効にしました。
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 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

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

dermatologist

皮膚科医
Meaning
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.
Example
She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.
彼女は皮膚のアレルギーのために皮膚科医に相談した。
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

人口統計学的
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
会社は製品を発売する前に人口統計学的傾向を分析します。
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。
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。
C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

だます
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Example
He was duped into buying a fake watch.
彼は偽物の時計を買うようにだまされました。
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

異なる
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
異なる政策は協力に挑戦を生み出します。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

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

dishearten

落胆させる
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
継続的な拒否の手紙が若い作家を落胆させ始めた。
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

デリリアス
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
彼は熱でデリリアスで、無意味なことを呟いていた。
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。
B1 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

determined

決心した
Meaning
Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.
Example
She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles.
多くの障害があったにもかかわらず、彼女は学業を終わらせる決心をしていた。
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 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

神父の職を剥奪する
Meaning
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
Example
The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.
教会はスキャンダルの後、神父を職務停止にしました。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

不満な
Meaning
Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.
Example
The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.
改革は不満な若者を落ち着かせるために導入されました。
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

消える
Meaning
to cease to be visible; to vanish
Example
The magician made the rabbit disappear.
マジシャンはウサギを消した。
C2 noun /ˈdændi/

dandy

外見と服装に過剰に気を使う男性
Meaning
a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes
Example
The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party.
若いダンディはパーティーの前に何時間も自分を整えるのに費やした。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

日記
Meaning
a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
Example
She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.
彼女は寝る前に日記にその日の出来事を書きました。
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。
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 noun /dəˈkɔɪt/

Dacoit

盗賊
Meaning
a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar
Example
The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers.
その村は、旅行者を強盗した強盗団によって恐怖に陥れられました。
C2 noun /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

dotage

老年
Meaning
The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.
Example
He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.
彼は晩年を若い頃を思い出して過ごしました。
C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

乾燥フェヌグリークの葉
Meaning
dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking
Example
Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.
カレーに乾燥フェヌグリークの葉を加えて、さらに風味を加えます。
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。
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。
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.
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

欺瞞; 詐欺; 嘘
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
彼の欺瞞は、彼の資格についての真実が明らかになったときに発覚しました。
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。
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

十年
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
その国は過去10年間で大きく変わりました。
C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

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

disinfectant

消毒剤
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
清掃員はテーブルに消毒剤を噴霧しました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

不足している
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
彼の食事は必要なビタミンが不足していた。
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。
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。
A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

12月
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
12月は多くの国で寒いです。
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。
C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

差別化, 分化
Meaning
The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.
Example
Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.
競合他社との差別化により、ユニークな市場ポジションを作り出すことができます。
C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

努力、衝撃の跡
Meaning
an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power
Example
By dint of hard work, he achieved success.
努力のおかげで、彼は成功を収めました。
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 /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

分解
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
葉の分解は土壌を豊かにします。
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。
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

迂回
Meaning
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind
Example
The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.
道路の閉鎖により、すべての旅行者は田舎道を通って迂回することを余儀なくされました。
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

尊厳, 名誉, 自尊
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
困難に直面しても、彼女は試練を通して尊厳を保ち続けました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

神聖な; 天上的な; 神のような; 神または神格に関連する
Meaning
heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity
Example
The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.
夕日の神聖な美しさは彼らの息を奪いました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

伸縮可能な
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
胃は食後に膨らむことができる伸縮可能な器官です。
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

敗北
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
軍隊は敵軍を倒すことができました。
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。
C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

衰退
Meaning
the state of being old, weak, and worn out
Example
The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.
かつて偉大だった帝国は衰退しました。
C1 noun /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

嘲笑
Meaning
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
Example
His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.
彼のアイデアは観客によって嘲笑された。
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

不信
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
多くの人々は政治家を信用しません。
B1 verb /dɪˈzɜːrv/

deserve

値する
Meaning
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
Example
She worked hard and deserves recognition.
彼女は一生懸命働き、認められる価値がある。
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 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 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 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

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

delude

だます
Meaning
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
Example
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.
彼は訓練なしでレースに勝てると思い込み、自分をだました。
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 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

差別; 不公平な扱い; 偏見
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
その企業は採用における人種差別で訴えられました。
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。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

Meaning
A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.
Example
The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.