C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不協和音

Meaning

Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.

Example

The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.

文化的な不協和音が誤解を生んだ。

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。

C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

拡大する

Meaning

To make wider, larger, or more open.

Example

The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.

医者は患者の瞳孔を拡げるために点眼薬を使いました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

鋭い

Meaning

having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well

Example

He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.

彼は鋭い読者で、微細な詳細に気づきます。

C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

壊滅させる

Meaning

To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.

Example

The wildfire decimated the forest.

森林火災が森を壊滅させました。

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。

C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

老朽化した

Meaning

Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.

Example

The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.

その家族は町の端にある老朽化した家に住んでいました。

C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

錯覚

Meaning

A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.

Example

He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.

彼は自分が無敵だという錯覚の中で生きていた。

C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

蒸留

Meaning

The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.

Example

Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.

蒸留はアルコール飲料の製造によく使用されます。

C1 verb /diːm/

deem

みなす, 判断する

Meaning

to regard or consider in a specified way

Example

The project was deemed a success by the board.

そのプロジェクトは理事会によって成功だと見なされました。

C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

脱党

Meaning

The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.

Example

The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.

その政治家の脱党は支持者を驚かせました。

C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

反証する

Meaning

to show that something is false or wrong

Example

The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.

科学者は古い理論を反証するために一生懸命働いた。

C1 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

Meaning

To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

Example

The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.

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。

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。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

解放する

Meaning

To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.

Example

He tried to disengage from the heated argument.

彼は熱い議論から解放しようとした。

C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

宗派, 価値

Meaning

a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency

Example

The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.

その教会はプロテスタントの宗派に属しています。

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。

C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

解散

Meaning

the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage

Example

The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.

会社の解散は昨日発表されました。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

disallow

許可しない

Meaning

to refuse to allow or accept something

Example

The referee disallowed the goal for offside.

審判はオフサイドのためゴールを認めませんでした。

C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

Meaning

feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes

Example

He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.

C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

小雨

Meaning

light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall

Example

The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.

穏やかな小雨は朝の間中続き、すべてが霧のようになりました。

C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

復号

Meaning

The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.

Example

Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.

ハッカーは分類されたデータの復号を試みました。

C1 noun /dɪn/

din

騒音

Meaning

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

Example

The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.

外の交通の騒音が集中するのを困難にしていた。

C1 verb /dɪˈzɪst/

desist

Meaning

to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable

Example

The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.

C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

異なる

Meaning

containing elements very different from one another.

Example

Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.

彼らの意見は異なり、討論を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

debacle

失敗

Meaning

A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.

Example

The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.

会社の不十分な管理が財務的な失敗を招いた。

C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

懲戒的

Meaning

relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior

Example

The company took disciplinary action against the employee.

会社は従業員に対して懲戒措置を取りました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

侮辱的

Meaning

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Example

The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.

その記事には政治家について侮辱的なコメントが含まれていました。

C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

ドラコニアン

Meaning

Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.

Example

The new regulations were criticized as draconian.

新しい規制はドラコニアンだと批判されました。

C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

派生物

Meaning

Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.

Example

The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.

その映画は、前の作品を模倣しすぎて批判されました。

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。

C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

Meaning

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.

Example

The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.

C1 adjective /dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/

dissimilar

異なる

Meaning

Not alike; different.

Example

Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar.

彼らは双子だが、性格は異なる。

C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

狂った / 非理性的

Meaning

behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement

Example

He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.

彼は衝撃的なニュースを聞いた後、正気を失ったように見えました。

C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

害

Meaning

A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.

Example

Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.

偽の情報を広めることは、コミュニティに害を与えることです。

C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

不誠実な

Meaning

not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness

Example

She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.

彼女は会議に出席しないために不誠実な言い訳をしました。

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。

C1 noun ˈdaɪ.nə.sti

dynasty

王朝

Meaning

A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.

Example

The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.

明王朝は何世紀にもわたって中国を支配していました。

C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

弟子; 信者

Meaning

a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower

Example

The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.

その有名な哲学者には多くの弟子がいて、彼の教えを世界中に広めました。

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 /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

外交上のマイルストーン

Meaning

A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.

Example

Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.

サミットの開催は外交上のマイルストーンでした。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

不協和音

Meaning

disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound

Example

The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.

バンドの不協和音の音が私たちの耳を痛めました。

C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

多様化

Meaning

The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.

Example

Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.

ダイバーシフィケーションは投資リスクを減らすのに役立ちます。

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 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 /ˈdrʌdʒəri/

drudgery

退屈で骨の折れる仕事

Meaning

Hard, menial, or dull work.

Example

She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine.

彼女は日常の退屈なルーチンから抜け出したかった。

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 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

方言

Meaning

A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.

Example

He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.

彼は田舎で一般的なベンガル語の方言を話します。

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。

C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

空虚

Meaning

Completely lacking or without something.

Example

His speech was devoid of any real emotion.

彼のスピーチは実際の感情が空虚だった。

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 /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。

C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

非難 / 公共の告発

Meaning

the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something

Example

The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.

ジャーナリストの記事は腐敗に対する強い非難でした。

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。

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。

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 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

優雅で可愛らしい

Meaning

Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.

Example

She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.

彼女は真珠でできた繊細なネックレスをしていました。

C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

えくぼ

Meaning

a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling

Example

Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.

彼女の魅力的なえくぼは、子供たちに微笑むたびに現れました。

C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

不一致, 差異, 矛盾

Meaning

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

Example

The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.

監査は報告された収入と実際の収入との間に不一致があることを明らかにしました。

C1 verb ˈdwɪn.dl

dwindle

減少する

Meaning

To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.

Example

His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.

予期しない支出のため、彼の貯金は減少しました。

C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

拡散

Meaning

The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.

Example

The dissemination of false information is a major issue.

偽の情報の拡散は大きな問題です。

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 verb /dʌb/

dub

吹き替え

Meaning

to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording

Example

The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.

その映画は国際公開のためにいくつかの言語に吹き替えられました。

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。

C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

ドラマ化する

Meaning

to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something

Example

The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.

その小説は人気のテレビシリーズにドラマタイズされました。

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。

C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

砂漠化

Meaning

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

Example

Deforestation accelerates desertification.

森林伐採は砂漠化を加速させます。

C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

非難する

Meaning

to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply

Example

Many people deplore the violence shown on television.

多くの人々はテレビで示された暴力を非難しています。

C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

減価償却

Meaning

A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.

Example

The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.

車の減価償却率は5年後に高くなります。

C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

決断力

Meaning

The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

Example

His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.

危機の際、彼の決断力が会社を救った。

C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

思いとどまらせる

Meaning

To persuade someone not to do something.

Example

She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.

彼女は彼に仕事を辞めさせないように説得しようとした。

C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

境界設定

Meaning

the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division

Example

The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.

公共の土地と私有地の境界設定は明確に示されていた。

C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

解剖

Meaning

the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure

Example

The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.

標本の解剖はその構造に関する重要な詳細を明らかにした。

C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

守ることができる / 正当化できる

Meaning

Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.

Example

Her decision was legally defensible.

彼女の決定は法的に守ることができた。

C1 noun /ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/

doorkeeper

門番

Meaning

A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.

Example

The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.

ドアキーパーは皆がホールに入る前に通行証を確認した。

C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

脱臼する

Meaning

To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.

Example

He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしているときに肩を脱臼しました。

C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

法令

Meaning

an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict

Example

The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.

王はすべての市民に追加の税金を支払うように命じる法令を出しました。

C1 noun /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

不名誉

Meaning

a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations

Example

Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.

約束を破ったことが彼の名前と家族の遺産に不名誉をもたらした。

C1 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

割り切れる

Meaning

Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.

Example

Twelve is divisible by three and four.

12は3と4で割り切れます。

C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

名誉毀損

Meaning

to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information

Example

He was defamed by malicious rumors.

彼は悪意のある噂で中傷されました。

C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

デルタ地形

Meaning

A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.

Example

Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.

バングラデシュにはユニークなデルタ地形があります。

C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

不和

Meaning

Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.

Example

Discord among people disrupts societal stability.

人々の間の不和は社会の安定を乱す。

C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

危険な

Meaning

Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.

Example

Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.

その会社への投資は今、かなり危険なように見える。

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 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 /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

Meaning

to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces

Example

The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.

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, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Meaning

a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something

Example

The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.

C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

献身的

Meaning

Deeply religious or sincere.

Example

He is a devout believer who prays every day.

彼は毎日祈る献身的な信者です。

C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

電気を発生させる機械; 大きなエネルギーと熱意を持つ人物

Meaning

A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.

Example

She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.

彼女は会社の成功の背後にある本物のダイナモです。

C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

威圧的または挑戦的な

Meaning

Something that seems intimidating or challenging.

Example

The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.

その仕事は威圧的に見えたが、彼女はそれを成功裏に終わらせた。

C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

分散

Meaning

The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.

Example

The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.

風による種子の散布は、植物の繁殖を助けます。

C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

行き詰まり; 停滞

Meaning

a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill

Example

The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.

交渉は行き詰まりに達し、どちらの側も妥協しようとしませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

反体制派

Meaning

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

Example

The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.

反体制派は政府に対する発言で逮捕された。

C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

ディスレクシア

Meaning

A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.

Example

The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.

先生はディスレクシアの学生を助けるために特別な方法を使いました。

C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

色あせる

Meaning

to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance

Example

The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.

生地は太陽の下に置かれてから色が変わり始めました。

C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

神

Meaning

a god or goddess

Example

The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.

その寺院はヒンドゥー教の神に捧げられています。

C1 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

耐久性

Meaning

The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.

Example

The durability of materials affects performance.

素材の耐久性はパフォーマンスに影響を与えます。

C1 adjective dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

dysfunctional

機能不全の

Meaning

Not operating normally or properly.

Example

The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.

機能不全のシステムは多くの遅延とエラーを引き起こしました。

C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

Meaning

To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.

Example

She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.

C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

決定的な要素

Meaning

A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.

Example

Education is a key determinant of success.

教育は成功の重要な決定的要素です。

C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

有名な女性歌手

Meaning

a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star

Example

The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.

ポップディーバは観衆の前で最新のヒットを披露しました。

C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

差別的

Meaning

Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.

Example

Discriminatory policies triggered protests.

差別的な政策は抗議を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

歪曲、誤った提示

Meaning

the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something

Example

There was a distortion in the radio signal.

ラジオ信号に歪曲がありました。

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 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。

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 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

宣言的

Meaning

relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement

Example

A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.

宣言的な文は、単に事実や意見を述べるものです。

C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

解散する

Meaning

to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization

Example

The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.

クラブは20年の活動後に解散することを決定した。

C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

へこみ

Meaning

a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark

Example

The accident left a dent in the car door.

事故で車のドアにへこみが残りました。

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。

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 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

危険を冒す人

Meaning

A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.

Example

The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.

そのスタントは有名なデアデビルによって行われました。

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 /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 dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

デフレーション

Meaning

Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.

Example

Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.

デフレーションはしばしば消費者の支出を減少させる。

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 /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

夜明け

Meaning

The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.

Example

They set out on their journey at daybreak.

彼らは夜明けに旅を始めました。

C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死 / 終わり

Meaning

Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.

Example

The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.

会社の突然の倒産は投資家を驚かせました。

C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

脅す

Meaning

to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident

Example

The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.

急な登りは経験豊富なハイカーを怖がらせませんでした。