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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。
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。
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 /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 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

厳格
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
彼の厳格な表情は会議を不快にした。
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 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

持参金
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
いくつかの文化では、持参金の伝統が今でも守られています。
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 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

薄める
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
子供たちに出す前にジュースを水で薄めるべきです。
C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

変性疾患
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
変性疾患は高齢化した人口に一般的です。
C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

抑制剤
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
アルコールは中枢神経系に抑制剤として作用します。
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 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 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 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 /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

ファイル
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
弁護士は証拠のドシエを裁判所に提出しました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

卑劣な
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
彼の卑劣な行動はコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。
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 dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯渇
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
地下水の過剰使用は水資源の枯渇を引き起こす。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

ばらばら
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
映画はばらばらに感じ、追いかけるのが難しかった。
C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

不名誉な
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
ジャーナリストは町の不名誉な地区に泊まるのを避けました。
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 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。
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 /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

減少
Meaning
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
Example
The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.
村人たちは減少していく水の供給に依存していた。
C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

境界を定める
Meaning
to set the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.
土地はフェンスで境界が定められて、争いを避けました。
C1 adjective deft

deft

器用
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
アーティストの器用な手は傑作を作り出しました。
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 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

爆発
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
突然の爆発が建物全体を揺さぶった。
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 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 /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 /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 /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.
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。
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

深刻な; 緊急の; 恐ろしい
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
その国は深刻な経済危機に直面している。
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 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
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 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

低下させる
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
腐敗は社会の価値観を低下させる可能性があります。
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 /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 dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

熟考
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
その合意は多くの熟考の末に最終決定されました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

ダリア
Meaning
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
Example
She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.
彼女は昨年の夏に庭にカラフルなダリアを植えました。
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。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

変色
Meaning
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
Example
Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.
太陽光線は布地の変色を引き起こします。
C1 verb /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 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 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 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 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 /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

被告
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
被告は、彼に対するすべての告発に対して無罪を主張しました。
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 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

分権
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
分権は地域の自立を促進します。
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。
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 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 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 ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

退化
Meaning
The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.
Example
The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.
脳細胞の退化は認知機能の低下を引き起こします。
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 /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 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

逸脱
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
その本は都市の若者文化における逸脱を研究しています。
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。
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 /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 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。
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。
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 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 /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 /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

魅力的; スタイリッシュ; 自信に満ちた;
Meaning
stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
Example
He looked dashing in his new suit.
彼は新しいスーツで魅力的に見えました。
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 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

汚す
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
川は工業廃水によって汚された。
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 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

不安を引き起こす
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
そのニュース報告は公衆にとって非常に不安を引き起こすものでした。
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

切り離し
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
仏教哲学は物質的欲望からの分離を奨励します。
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 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 /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

Meaning
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
Example
It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

diminutive

非常に小さい
Meaning
extremely or unusually small
Example
Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.
その非常に小さい体格にもかかわらず、彼は強力なリーダーだった。
C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
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 verb /deɪz/

daze

Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

解体
Meaning
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
Example
The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.
古い工場の解体には数週間かかりました。
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 adjective /ˈdrɪəri/

dreary

陰気な / 退屈な
Meaning
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
Example
The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy.
長くて退屈な冬は、皆を憂鬱にさせた。
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 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

降りる
Meaning
to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
Example
The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.
長い旅の後、ライダーは馬から降りた。
C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

停学; 拘留
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
生徒は繰り返しクラスを乱したため、停学を受けました。
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 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

疑わしい
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
彼女は彼の言い訳を聞いた後、疑わしい目で彼を見ました。
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 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 /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

絶望的な
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.
彼女は仕事を失った後、絶望的な気持ちだった。
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

名誉毀損
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
その新聞は名誉毀損で訴えられた。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

dissertation

論文
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation.
彼女は博士論文を書くのに2年を費やしました。
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 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

減少
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
大気汚染の減少がありました。
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 /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

重要人物
Meaning
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
Example
Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.
数人の外国の重要人物が国の晩餐会に出席しました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 /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。
C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

降格
Meaning
to reduce to a lower rank or position
Example
The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.
マネージャーはパフォーマンスが悪いため、従業員を降格させることに決めました。
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 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。
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 /deɪˈtɒnt/

detente

緊張関係の緩和
Meaning
the easing of strained relations, especially between countries
Example
The treaty helped bring about a détente between the two nations.
その条約は、二国間の緊張関係を緩和するのに役立ちました。
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 /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 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

軽視する
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
会社は新しい製品のリスクを軽視しようとしました。
C1 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 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

放棄された
Meaning
in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person
Example
The old factory stood derelict for decades.
古い工場は何十年も放置されていました。
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

分岐する
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
二つの道は交差点で分かれる。
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

住居地
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
彼はカナダを彼の法的な住居地として宣言しました。