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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。
B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

耐久性がある; 強い; 頑丈な
Meaning
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
Example
This durable fabric will last for many years.
この耐久性のある生地は何年も持ちます。
A2 adjective /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

delicious

幸せ
Meaning
having a very pleasant taste or smell
Example
The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

深さ; 深いまたは深遠な特質
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
この地域の海の深さは3,000メートルを超えています。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

尊敬の念を示す
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
彼はいつも教師に対して尊敬の念を示していた。
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。
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

デッキ / プラットフォーム
Meaning
A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.
Example
We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.
私たちはフェリーの上デッキから夕日を楽しみました。
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。
A2 noun /deθ/

Death

死
Meaning
the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions
Example
The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.
偉大な指導者の死は国全体で悲しまれました。
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。
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

占い
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
古代の人々は重要な決定を導くために占いに頼ることがよくありました。
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

詐欺
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
その会社は投資家をだまそうとしたとして告発されました。
B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

依存する
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
計画の成功はチームの努力に依存しています。
B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

地区
Meaning
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
Example
She lives in the northern district of the city.
彼女は街の北地区に住んでいます。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

開示する
Meaning
to reveal or make information known; to expose
Example
The company must disclose all financial information.
その会社はすべての財務情報を開示しなければならない。
B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

開示
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
会社の財務状況の開示は遅れました。
C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

拒絶する
Meaning
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
Example
He decided to disown his reckless brother.
彼は無謀な兄を拒絶する決断をしました。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

結末
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
その小説の結末は驚くべきものであり、満足のいくものでした。
C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

劣化した
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
村人たちは劣化した状態で暮らさざるを得なかった。
C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

拡散可能な
Meaning
able to spread or be spread through a medium
Example
Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.
酸素は細胞膜を通じて拡散することができます。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

消化不良, イライラした
Meaning
Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
Example
After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.
重い食事の後、彼は消化不良で不快に感じました。
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

悲しげな; 哀れな;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
彼が去ったとき、彼女は悲しげな表情を彼に向けた。
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。
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

デカメロン (ボッカッチョの物語集)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
デカメロンはイタリア古典文学の傑作とされています。
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。
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

ガバーナント
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
若い女性は祭りの間、デュエナに付き添われていました。
C1 noun /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

行き詰まり
Meaning
a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement
Example
Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.
交渉は双方が妥協に同意しなかったため行き詰まりました。
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 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 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。
A2 noun /ˈdɪʃ ˌwɒʃər/

Dish washer

食器洗い機
Meaning
an appliance for washing dishes automatically
Example
We installed a new dishwasher in our kitchen last week.
先週、私たちはキッチンに新しい食器洗い機を設置しました。
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

遠い
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
私たちは地平線に遠くの山を見ることができました。
B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

夜明け
Meaning
the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something
Example
The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.
漁師たちは夜明け前に海に出て、朝の潮を捕まえました。
A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

学位 / 程度
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
彼女は工学の学位を取得しました。
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。
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 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 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 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

除数
Meaning
A number by which another number is divided.
Example
In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.
方程式12 ÷ 3では、数字3が除数です。
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。
B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

部門
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
会社には研究開発のための専用の部門があります。
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

尊敬される人物
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
彼はその国の現代文学のドイエンと見なされています。
B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

何かを無駄に捨てるまたは放置する
Meaning
to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly
Example
He dumped all the trash into the bin.
彼はゴミをすべてゴミ箱に捨てた。
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

膨張する
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
大きな食事の後、彼女のお腹は膨らみ始めました。
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。
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

確定的
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
契約は2年間の確定した期間です。
B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

多様な
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
多様な産業が経済的な回復力を高める。
B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

デニムのパンツ
Meaning
pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans
Example
He wore blue denims with a white shirt.
彼は白いシャツと青いデニムを履いていた。
C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənz/

decisions

決定
Meaning
A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.
Example
Making the right decisions in time was key to the project's success.
時間内に正しい決定を下すことがプロジェクトの成功の鍵でした。
C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

脱毛する
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
彼女はイベントの前に足を脱毛することに決めました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
A2 verb /draɪv/

drive

運転
Meaning
to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move
Example
I will drive to work tomorrow morning.
明日朝、仕事に車で行きます。
B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

デルタ
Meaning
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
Example
The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.
ナイル川デルタはエジプトで最も肥沃な地域の1つです。
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

二重母音
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
'コイン'という単語には二重母音が含まれています。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

deadpan

無表情
Meaning
Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.
Example
She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice.
彼女は完全に無表情な声でジョークを言った。
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 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

無関心
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
裁判官はその事件に無関心のままでした。
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。
C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

乾燥ローズの花びら
Meaning
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
Example
The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.
デザートは乾燥ローズの花びらで飾られていました。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɑːrk/

debark

下船する
Meaning
to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle
Example
The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked.
乗客は船がドックに着いたときに下船しました。
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述する
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
ボスは秘書に手紙を口述します。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

特徴的
Meaning
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Example
The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.
そのレストランは独特の風味で知られています。
B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

展開
Meaning
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Example
The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
新しいソフトウェアの展開は成功裏に完了しました。
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 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

derivation

派生
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
その単語の起源はラテン語から来ている。
B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

鳩
Meaning
a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace
Example
The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.
白い鳩は青い空を平和に飛んでいた。
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。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

離婚
Meaning
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
Example
After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.
数年の対立の後、彼らは離婚することを決めました。
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

ディフェンダー
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
ディフェンダーはシュートをブロックし、ゴールを守った。
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

用量
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
医者は6時間ごとに1回薬のドーズを処方しました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

樹状の
Meaning
tree-shaped or branching like a tree
Example
The coral has a dendroid structure.
サンゴはデンドロイド構造を持っています。
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。
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

分離された, 無関心な
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
彼は都市から離れた分離された家に住んでいました。
B2 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 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

異議を唱える
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
彼女は異議なく手伝うことに同意しました。
C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

delineation
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
アーティストの風景のデリニエイションは驚くほど正確でした。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

明白な
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
彼の行動には明らかな変化があった。
B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

立派
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
彼は数ヶ月の探しの後、立派な仕事を見つけました。
B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

国内の
Meaning
Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
Domestic investments stabilize the economy.
国内投資は経済を安定させる。
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

劇的に
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
キャンペーン後、売上は劇的に増加しました。
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

不一致
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
その問題に対する彼らの不一致はプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こしました。
B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

気を散らす
Meaning
to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on
Example
The loud noise distracted her during the exam.
大きな音が試験中に彼女をディストラクトした。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

戯言
Meaning
silly or nonsensical talk
Example
The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.
政治家の演説は意味のない戯言でいっぱいだった。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

誤解を解く
Meaning
To free someone from a false belief or misconception.
Example
The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.
先生は生徒たちの誤解を解こうとしました。
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。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

嫌悪
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
彼女は政治家の腐敗行為に対する嫌悪を公然と表現しました。
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。
B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

小人
Meaning
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
Example
Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.
白雪姫は7人の小人と一緒に暮らしていました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

散らばった
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
散らばった人口は公共サービスの提供を困難にしました。
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。
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.
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。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

置き換える
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
新しい技術は多くの伝統的な製造業の仕事を置き換えるでしょう。
B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

捧げる
Meaning
to give time, effort, or resources to something
Example
She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.
彼女は貧しい人々を助けるために多くの時間を捧げています。
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

狂気
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
狂った男が街で無意味なことを叫んでいた。
C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

乾燥アムラ
Meaning
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
Example
Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.
乾燥アムラの粉末は、髪の成長に優れています。
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 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。
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 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。
B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

ダミー / バカな人
Meaning
a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person
Example
The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.
仕立て屋はドレスを展示するためにダミーを使った。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

無敵の、勇敢な、決然とした
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
無敵の兵士はすべての困難に立ち向かった。