C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

消す / 注ぐ

Meaning

to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light

Example

Firefighters doused the flames with water.

消防士たちは水で炎を消しました。

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 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

〜の間に

Meaning

throughout the course of a period of time

Example

I fell asleep during the movie.

私は映画の間に寝てしまいました。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

外交的; 人間関係をうまく扱うことができる

Meaning

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

Example

She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.

彼女は誰も怒らせないように外交的な答えをしました。

B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

眩しい; 印象的な

Meaning

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

Example

The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.

その都市の眩い光は観光客を驚かせました。

C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

腸の病気（血液と粘液を伴う下痢）

Meaning

An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.

Example

Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.

多くの兵士たちは戦争中にディスエントリーに苦しんだ。

B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

異なる

Meaning

to be unlike or distinct from something else

Example

Opinions differ on this issue.

この問題について意見が異なります。

A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

幸福

Meaning

to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

Example

They danced all night at the wedding.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

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。

C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

砂丘

Meaning

A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.

Example

The children played on the sand dune by the beach.

子供たちはビーチの砂丘で遊んでいました。

C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

消毒

Meaning

The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.

Example

Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.

キッチン用具は頻繁に消毒する必要があります。

C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

非難する

Meaning

to express disapproval of something

Example

The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.

教師は学術論文でのスラングの使用を非難しました。

C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

軽蔑的な

Meaning

expressing disapproval or belittling

Example

He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.

彼は彼らのパフォーマンスについて軽蔑的なコメントをしました。

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 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。

C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

執念

Meaning

Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.

Example

His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.

目標達成における彼の執念は感動的だった。

B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

悪化する

Meaning

To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.

汚染によって大気の質が悪化する。

C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

弱める

Meaning

to weaken or make someone or something infirm

Example

The long illness debilitated his strength.

長い病気が彼の力を弱めた。

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。

B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

スイセン

Meaning

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

Example

The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.

この春、スイセンは草原で早く咲きました。

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.

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。

B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

Meaning

To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.

Example

The population of the town has decreased over the years.

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

破壊的な

Meaning

causing damage; harmful

Example

The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.

ハリケーンは沿岸地域に非常に破壊的でした。

C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

残渣

Meaning

the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something

Example

He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.

彼は出発する前にコーヒーの残渣を飲んだ。

B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

デジタルフォーマット

Meaning

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

Example

A digital format family tree can be shared online.

デジタルフォーマットの家系図はオンラインで共有できます。

C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

分裂

Meaning

the state of being separated or not united

Example

Civil wars often result from national disunion.

内戦はしばしば国家の分裂から起こる。

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。

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。

B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深い色

Meaning

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

Example

The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.

アーティストはドラマチックな効果を作り出すために深い色を使いました。

C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

価値が下がる

Meaning

to reduce in value over time

Example

Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.

車は最初の数年間で急速に価値が下がる傾向があります。

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 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

専制政治

Meaning

absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way

Example

The people revolted against the era of despotism.

人々は専制政治の時代に反乱を起こしました。

B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

間違いなく

Meaning

without doubt; certainly; clearly

Example

I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.

私は明日のミーティングに必ず出席します。

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 /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

不信者

Meaning

a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea

Example

He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.

彼は伝統的な信仰を拒否したため、不信者と呼ばれました。

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。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

不均衡

Meaning

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

Example

There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.

多くの社会において、富裕層と貧困層の間に明確な不均衡があります。

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。

C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

損害、害、障害

Meaning

Harm, damage, impairment.

Example

Smoking is a detriment to health.

喫煙は健康に対するデトリメントです。

B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

不利

Meaning

An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

Example

Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.

ウルドゥー語の支配がベンガル語話者を不利な立場に追い込んだ。

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。

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 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.

A2 noun /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

downtown

ダウンタウン

Meaning

the central part of a city

Example

They spent the afternoon shopping downtown.

彼らは午後、市の中心部で買い物をしました。

C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

洪水

Meaning

A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.

Example

The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.

その町は数時間で豪雨の洪水に襲われました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

信頼できる

Meaning

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Example

She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.

彼女はいつも締め切りを守る信頼できる同僚です。

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。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

ドキュメンタリー映画

Meaning

A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.

Example

We watched a documentary about climate change.

私たちは気候変動についてのドキュメンタリー映画を見ました。

A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

指示する

Meaning

to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions

Example

She directed the team to complete the project on time.

彼女はチームにプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるよう指示しました。

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。

C2 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

divertible

転用可能な

Meaning

capable of being turned aside or redirected

Example

Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.

予算からの資金は合法的に転用できません。

B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

寄付

Meaning

to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute

Example

She donates blood every three months.

彼女は毎月血液をドネートしています。

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。

B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

守る

Meaning

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

Example

The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.

弁護士は彼女のクライアントを守るために一生懸命働きました。

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。

C2 adjective /daɪˈæfənəs/

diaphanous

透けている

Meaning

Light, delicate, and translucent.

Example

She wore a diaphanous dress that shimmered in the sunlight.

彼女は太陽の光の中で輝く透けているドレスを着ていた。

C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

二重性

Meaning

Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.

Example

Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.

調査中に彼女の二重性が明らかになった。

B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

障害

Meaning

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

Example

Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.

身体的な障害にもかかわらず、彼は車椅子レースで成功したアスリートになりました。

C2 noun /dɪˈmeɪn/

demesne

邸宅に付属する土地

Meaning

Land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's use.

Example

The castle was surrounded by its vast demesne.

その城は広大な邸宅に付属する土地に囲まれていました。

A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

危険

Meaning

The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.

Example

The hikers were in great danger during the storm.

登山者は嵐の中で大きな危険にさらされていました。

C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

幸せ

Meaning

To cut off the head of a person or animal.

Example

The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

Meaning

An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.

Example

The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.

C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

困窮した; 貧しい; 財産もお金もない

Meaning

extremely poor; without money or possessions

Example

Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.

経済崩壊後、多くの家族は困窮しました。

C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

専制的な

Meaning

exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way

Example

The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.

王の専制的な支配は人々を苦しめた。

B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

砂漠

Meaning

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

Example

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

サハラ砂漠は世界で最も大きな熱砂漠の一つです。

C1 noun /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。

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。

B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

失望

Meaning

the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

Example

Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.

結果を聞いた後、彼女の顔には深い失望が表れていた。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

悪名

Meaning

the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation

Example

The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.

そのスキャンダルは政治家を悪名に追いやった。

B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

Meaning

to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form

Example

The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.

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 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

減速する

Meaning

to reduce speed; to slow down

Example

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

車は信号に近づくと減速し始めました。

B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

苦痛

Meaning

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.

悪い知らせを聞いたとき、彼は深い苦痛を感じました。

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。

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 /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。

C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

乾燥させる

Meaning

to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something

Example

The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.

暑い太陽は砂漠の植物をすぐに乾燥させることができます。

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 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。

C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

教条主義者

Meaning

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

Example

His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.

彼の教条主義的な政治アプローチは、多くの支持者を遠ざけた。

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 /dɪˈrɛktəri/

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

狡猾な

Meaning

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

Example

He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.

彼は会社の支配権を握るために、狡猾な計画を使いました。

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。

C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

塗る

Meaning

to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface

Example

The children daubed paint all over the walls.

子供たちは壁にペンキを塗り広げました。

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。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

献身的

Meaning

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

Example

She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.

彼女は常に子供たちを最優先にする献身的な母親です。

C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

落胆させる

Meaning

to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited

Example

The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.

彼の失敗のニュースは彼を深く落胆させたようだ。

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 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 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

無関心

Meaning

lack of interest or concern

Example

His disinterest in the project was obvious.

そのプロジェクトへの無関心は明らかだった。

C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Meaning

A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.

Example

The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.

C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

だらしない格好

Meaning

The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.

Example

She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.

彼女はだらしない格好でドアに応答した、ローブだけを着て。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

捨てる

Meaning

to throw away something that is no longer needed

Example

She decided to discard the old clothes.

彼女は古い服を捨てることに決めました。

B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒する

Meaning

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

Example

The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.

看護師は包帯を巻く前に傷を消毒しました。

C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

汚れていて暗い; 色が鈍い

Meaning

dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color

Example

The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.

古い建物は、塗装が必要な汚れた壁を持っていた。

C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

事業売却

Meaning

the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets

Example

The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.

子会社の事業売却は昨年完了しました。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

Meaning

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

Failure should not discourage you from trying again.

A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

落とす / 液滴

Meaning

to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid

Example

Be careful not to drop your phone.

携帯電話を落とさないように気をつけてください。

B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

開発者

Meaning

a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects

Example

She works as a software developer at a tech company.

彼女はテクノロジー企業でソフトウェア開発者として働いています。

A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

日

Meaning

a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light

Example

What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!

今日は青空が広がる美しい日です！

C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

ドッグローズ

Meaning

A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows

Example

The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.

ドッグローズの低木は、田舎の道沿いに野生で育ちました。

C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

器用さ

Meaning

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.

Example

His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.

ピアノを弾く彼の器用さに観客は驚いた。

B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

運命; 定め; 前定

Meaning

the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course

Example

She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.

彼女は彼に出会うことが運命だと信じていて、それは必ず起こることだと思っていた。

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。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

密に

Meaning

In a closely compacted or crowded manner.

Example

The area is densely covered with trees.

その地域は密に木々で覆われています。

A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

Meaning

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

Example

They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.

C1 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 /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。

B2 noun /duːm/

doom

運命

Meaning

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

Example

The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.

古代の予言は都市の運命を予見していた。

B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Meaning

a young duck

Example

The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.

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。

C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

忠実な

Meaning

dutiful; obedient and respectful

Example

The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.

その忠実な子供は常に両親の指示に従っていました。

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.

B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

慎重な

Meaning

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

Example

She was discreet about the details of their conversation.

彼女は彼らの会話の詳細について慎重でした。

B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

引きずる

Meaning

to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long

Example

She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.

彼女は重いスーツケースを階段で引きずらなければならなかった。