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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。
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。
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

乾燥した; 湿気や液体がない; 退屈な
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
砂漠は非常に乾燥した気候です。
B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

飾る
Meaning
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments
Example
We will decorate the room for the party.
パーティーのために部屋を飾ります。
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

挑戦する
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
抗議者たちは政府の公共集会禁止令に対して引き続き挑戦しました。
C1 noun /ˈdek.ə.dəns/

decadence

堕落
Meaning
Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
Example
The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.
その小説は裕福なエリートの堕落を描いています。
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。
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

要求が厳しい
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
その仕事は非常に要求が厳しく、長時間の労働が必要です。
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。
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

依存
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
テクノロジーへの依存がインターネットなしでは仕事を困難にした。
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。
A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

倍増する
Meaning
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
Example
The company hopes to double its profits this year.
会社は今年、利益を倍増させることを望んでいます。
C2 adjective /droʊl/

droll

ユニーク
Meaning
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Example
He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
彼はみんなを笑わせるユニークなユーモアのセンスを持っていた。
B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

処分する
Meaning
To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.
Example
He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.
彼は古い家具を責任を持って処分しました。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

掘り出す
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
考古学者たちはそのサイトから古代の遺骸を掘り出しました。
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。
B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

牛乳が生産される建物や農場; 牛乳から作られた製品; 牛乳と乳製品を販売する店
Meaning
a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products
Example
The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.
地元のデイリーは、新鮮な牛乳とチーズを地域全体に提供しています。
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

人口転換
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
人口転換は高齢化社会への移行を示しています。
B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

大胆; 危険を冒す意欲
Meaning
adventurous courage; willingness to take risks
Example
The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.
山登りの冒険心は、ベースキャンプの皆に感動を与えました。
B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

失望; 驚き
Meaning
concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm
Example
To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.
私たちの失望の中、コンサートは悪天候のためキャンセルされました。
B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

漂う
Meaning
to move slowly, especially by air or water currents
Example
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
ボートは岸から離れ始めた。
A2 noun /ˈdɒlfɪn/

Dolphin

イルカ
Meaning
A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin
Example
Dolphins are known for their playful behavior and intelligence.
イルカは遊び好きな行動と知性で知られています。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

恵まれない
Meaning
Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.
Example
The program provides support to disadvantaged children.
そのプログラムは恵まれない子供たちに支援を提供しています。
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

不満にさせる
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
不公平な扱いが労働者を不満にさせた。
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 /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 /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

不足; 欠乏; 不足感
Meaning
a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency
Example
The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.
医師は患者の血液検査でビタミンDの不足を診断しました。
C1 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。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

壊滅的な
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
ハリケーンは街に壊滅的な影響を与えました。
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

湿った
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
雨の後、部屋は冷たくて湿っていると感じました。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

背鰭
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
サメは目立つ背鰭を持っています。
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

議論の余地がある; 疑わしい
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
その事件の事実は議論の余地があり、さらなる調査が必要です。
B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

ディーラー
Meaning
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
Example
The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.
車のディーラーは顧客を引き付けるために割引を提供しました。
C2 noun /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

社会で初めて公式に登場する若い女性
Meaning
A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
Example
The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.
デビュータントは舞踏会で白いドレスを着ていました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

斑点模様
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
森の地面は日光で斑点模様ができていた。
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。
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

討論
Meaning
a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points
Example
The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.
政治的な討論は3時間続き、情熱的な議論が交わされました。
A2 noun /ˈden.tɪst/

Dentist

歯医者
Meaning
a medical professional who treats teeth and oral health
Example
I need to visit the dentist for a regular checkup.
定期検診のために歯医者に行かなければなりません。
C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

Meaning
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
Example
Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.
A2 adjective /duː/

Due

期日; 予想される; 計画された
Meaning
owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled
Example
The assignment is due tomorrow.
課題は明日締め切りです。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

営業停止、廃止
Meaning
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
Example
The company became defunct after the financial crisis.
その会社は金融危機の後で廃業しました。
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。
B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

離婚した
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
彼女は5年間離婚したままだ。
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。
B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

区別する
Meaning
To recognize or make a distinction between things.
Example
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
事実と意見を区別することは重要です。
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

避ける
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
ボクサーは相手のパンチをかわすことに成功した。
A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

Meaning
to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look
Example
She will design the new company logo.
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

リスト
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
裁判官はセッションを開始する前にリストを確認しました。
C1 noun /doʊ/

doe

雌鹿
Meaning
a female deer, especially an adult one
Example
The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.
雌鹿とその子鹿は草原で草を食べていました。
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。
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

欲望
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
彼は世界を旅行したいという強い欲望を持っています。
A1 noun /dæd/

dad

お父さん
Meaning
an informal term for father
Example
My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
私のお父さんは自転車の乗り方を教えてくれました。
A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning
the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand
Example
He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.
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。
A2 noun /dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/

Delivery

配達; 出産
Meaning
the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth
Example
The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
パッケージのデリバリーは悪天候のため遅れました。
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

ドナー
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
ドナーは病院の新しい翼に寛大に寄付しました。
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

壊滅的な結果
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
大気汚染は健康に壊滅的な結果をもたらす。
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 /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 /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

豪雨; 急な大雨
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
突然の豪雨でみんなが驚き、屋外イベントはずぶ濡れになった。
B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

デフォルト
Meaning
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
Example
The company defaulted on its loan payments.
会社はローンの支払いでデフォルトしました。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

落胆した
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
彼女は試験に2回失敗した後、落胆していました。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

脱線的
Meaning
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
Example
His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.
彼の脱線的なスタイルは講義を追うのが難しかった。
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 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。
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 /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

department

部門
Meaning
a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company
Example
She works in the marketing department.
彼女はマーケティング部門で働いています。
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

巧妙さ
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
彼女の言葉の巧妙さは観客を感動させた。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

激しい非難
Meaning
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Example
The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.
政治家は自分の対戦相手に対して激しい非難を始めた。
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。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˌdɪləˈtænt/

dilettante

愛好家
Meaning
A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.
Example
He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.
彼は芸術界で愛好家として退けられました、なぜなら正式な訓練が不足していたからです。
B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

代理
Meaning
A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
Example
The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.
代理はマネージャー不在時に会議を主導します。
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。
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 /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

朗読
Meaning
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
Example
Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.
彼女の朗読は競技会で観客を魅了しました。
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

障害者
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
公園には障害者用の特別な施設があります。
C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

延性
Meaning
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
Example
Gold is a very ductile metal.
金は非常に延性のある金属です。
B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

ディレクトリ
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
電話帳で配管工を探さなければなりません。
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 verb /dɪˈpɑːrt/

depart

Meaning
to leave, especially to start a journey
Example
The train will depart at 9 a.m.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

嫌な
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
ゴミ箱からの臭いは完全に嫌なものでした。
C1 verb /dɪˈflɛkt/

deflect

反らす / 避ける
Meaning
to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly
Example
The shield deflected the incoming arrow.
盾は飛んできた矢を反らした。
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

ディスク / データ保存装置
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
すべてのデータはハードディスクに保存されています。
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。
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

発見
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
彼の発見は複数の分野で革命を起こした。
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

デジタルツール
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
学校は学習を強化するためにデジタルツールを統合しています。
C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

デイスト
Meaning
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
Example
The philosopher identified himself as a deist.
その哲学者は自分をデイストとして認識した。
B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

支配
Meaning
Power and influence over others; control or command.
Example
The dominance of Urdu was evident.
ウルドゥ語の支配は明らかだった。
C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

住民
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
その森は多くの夜行性の住民の家です。
B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

飛び込む
Meaning
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
Example
He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.
彼は暑い日にプールにダイブすることに決めました。
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 /ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

deprivation

剥奪, 欠乏, 不足
Meaning
The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.
Example
Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.
睡眠不足は認知機能に影響を与えます。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

ダイアクリティカル
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
‘レジュメ’という言葉には、意味を変えるダイアクリティカルマークがあります。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

幻滅
Meaning
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Example
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
多くの人々が非現実的な期待の後に幻滅を経験します。
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 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。
B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

車道
Meaning
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
Example
The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.
車は庭の隣の車道に停められていた。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

女性に関連、母系
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
彼女は名家の母系から来た。
C2 verb /diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

denationalize

民営化
Meaning
to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies
Example
The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment.
政府は民間投資を促進するために銀行を民営化することを決定しました。
B2 noun /den/

Den

巣穴; 快適な部屋; 不法活動の場所
Meaning
a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities
Example
The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.
キツネは危険が迫るのを感じて、巣穴に姿を消しました。
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。
C2 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

葉を落とす
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
農家は収穫前に畑の葉を取り除きました。
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

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

Departure

出発
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
列車の出発は技術的な問題で30分遅れました。
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.
A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

にもかかわらず
Meaning
Without being affected by; in spite of.
Example
He continued his work despite the difficulties.
困難にもかかわらず、彼は仕事を続けました。
C2 noun /dɪˌsɪdəˈreɪtəm/

desideratum

必要な物
Meaning
something that is desired or considered necessary
Example
For many students, financial aid is a desideratum.
多くの学生にとって、経済援助は必要な物です。
B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

Meaning
to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear
Example
High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.
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 /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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

赤字; 欠乏
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
政府は支出の増加により、何百万もの予算の赤字に直面しました。
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

ドラメット
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
ドラマーはパレード中にドゥルメットで一定のリズムを演奏しました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

落胆させる
Meaning
making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.
コーチの落胆させる言葉は、チームの士気に影響を与えました。
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。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

利尿剤
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
コーヒーは軽い利尿作用があります。