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A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

運転
Meaning
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward
Example
She loves driving along the coast on weekends.
彼女は週末に沿岸をドライブするのが大好きです。
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

へこみ
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
事故で車のドアにへこみが残りました。
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

デシベル
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
工場の騒音レベルは90デシベルを超えました。
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。
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

消える
Meaning
to cease to be visible; to vanish
Example
The magician made the rabbit disappear.
マジシャンはウサギを消した。
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 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 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。
B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

モリンガのさや
Meaning
long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries
Example
The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.
ドラムスティックは伝統的な魚カレーに独特な風味を加えます。
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/

discombobulate

混乱させる
Meaning
to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order
Example
The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him.
突然の質問が彼を混乱させたようだ。
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。
B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

不快感
Meaning
A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.
Example
She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.
彼女は背中の不快感のために椅子で動きました。
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

卒業証書
Meaning
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
Example
She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
彼女は看護プログラムを修了した後、卒業証書を受け取りました。
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

幸せ
Meaning
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
Example
She showed me a drawing of her house.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

脱水症
Meaning
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
Example
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.
脱水は疲労と混乱を引き起こす可能性があります。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

変装; 偽装
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
スパイは敵に認識されないように精巧な変装をしていた。
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

ドレッシング / 調味料の混合物
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
彼女はイタリアンドレッシングで美味しいサラダを作った。
C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

不一致の
Meaning
showing a difference or inconsistency
Example
The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.
目撃者たちは事件について食い違った証言をしました。
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。
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 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

毎日の
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
彼女は毎日新聞を読んでいます。
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。
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 /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

議論
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
プロジェクトは前進する前にもっと議論が必要です。
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。
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。
B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

寄付; 貢献
Meaning
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving
Example
The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.
寛大な寄付が病院に新しい医療機器を購入するのに役立ちました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

推測可能な
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
解決策は提供されたデータから推測可能です。
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 /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。
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

dissentious

対立を引き起こす
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
Example
His dissentious remarks divided the group further.
彼の対立的な発言は、グループをさらに分裂させた。
C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

廃止
Meaning
a state of disuse or inactivity
Example
The old law has fallen into desuetude.
古い法律は廃止されました。
A2 noun /ˈdɪs.təns/

Distance

距離
Meaning
the length of space between two points; remoteness in place, time, or relationship
Example
The distance between the two cities is approximately three hundred kilometers.
2つの都市間の距離は約300キロメートルです。
C2 noun /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

disjunction

分裂
Meaning
A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.
Example
There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice.
理論と実践の間には明確な分裂があります。
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。
B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

ダイナミック
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
人生はダイナミックな流れの中で流れています。
C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
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。
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

下または外に押し出す
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
激しい波は崖から岩を押し出しました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

堕落した
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
その映画は堕落した犯罪者の人生を描いています。
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

不支持 / 不快
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
新しい政策は一般の人々の間で不評を買いました。
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.
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

呆然とさせる
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
マジシャンの技は観客を呆然とさせた。
A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

発見する
Meaning
to find something for the first time
Example
Scientists discovered a new planet last year.
科学者たちは昨年新しい惑星を発見しました。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

ダース
Meaning
a group of twelve
Example
She bought a dozen eggs from the market.
彼女は市場でダースの卵を買いました。
C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

預金者
Meaning
a person who places money in a bank or financial institution
Example
The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.
銀行は預金者の資金を保護するために保険を提供しています。
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

十年
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
その国は過去10年間で大きく変わりました。
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Meaning
The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.
Example
The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.
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 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

排水
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
悪い排水システムが近所での洪水を引き起こしました。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

10リットル
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.
Example
The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.
その容器は最大で1デカリットルの水を収納できます。
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。
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

次元
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
宇宙探査の新しい次元が明らかになっています。
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

逸脱
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
彼女の話は面白い逸脱で満ちていました。
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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

詳細
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
彼女は計画を詳細に説明しました。
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。
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 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 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.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

デビット; 借金; 引き落とし
Meaning
an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account
Example
The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.
銀行は私の当座預金口座から50ドルのデビットを表示しました。
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。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

決定的
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
彼女の決定的な行動が会社を崩壊から救った。
B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

行為; 偉業; 法的文書;
Meaning
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
Example
His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.
彼の英雄的な行為は子供を川で溺れさせないように救った。
C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

非難 / 公共の告発
Meaning
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
Example
The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.
ジャーナリストの記事は腐敗に対する強い非難でした。
C1 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。
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

ダイバー
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
ダイバーは魚を捕まえるために水面下に消えました。
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。
C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

切断する
Meaning
to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts
Example
The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.
王は敵を切り刻むよう命じました。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

悪魔的な
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
兵士たちは悪魔的な怒りで戦った。
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 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

不従順な
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
その不従順な子供はルールに従うことを拒否しました。
C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

色あせる
Meaning
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
Example
The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.
生地は太陽の下に置かれてから色が変わり始めました。
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 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

雄鴨
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
そのドレイクは、家族のカモたちを池の向こうに連れて行きました。
C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

深く; 強く; 深く
Meaning
to a great depth; intensely; profoundly
Example
She breathed deeply before making her decision.
彼女は決断を下す前に深く息を吸いました。
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。
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

否定する
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
彼はお金を盗んだことを否定した。
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.
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。
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

議論
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
二人の学者の間での議論は数時間続いた。
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表団
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
代表団は自国の議題を提示しました。
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

発音と単語の選択
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
強いディクションはコミュニケーション能力を向上させます。
C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

有名な女性歌手
Meaning
a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star
Example
The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.
ポップディーバは観衆の前で最新のヒットを披露しました。
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

外交官
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
外交官は平和協定の交渉を行いました。
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

乾燥剤
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
シリカゲルのパケットは、パッケージングで乾燥剤として一般的に使用されます。
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 /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。
B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

規律
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
規律は集中力と生産性を維持するのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

解剖
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
標本の解剖はその構造に関する重要な詳細を明らかにした。
B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

破壊する
Meaning
To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.
Example
Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.
個々の追求は社会的調和を破壊します。
A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

デジタル
Meaning
Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
Example
The world is shifting towards a digital economy.
世界はデジタル経済に向かっています。
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

詳細に描写する
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
アーティストはシーンを複雑な詳細で描写しました。
C2 noun /ˈdoʊneɪtər/

donator

寄付者
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.
Example
The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum.
寄付者は大きな金額を寄付した後、匿名でいることを希望しました。
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

締め切り;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
プロジェクト提出の締め切りは来週の金曜日です。
C1 noun /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

不名誉
Meaning
a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations
Example
Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.
約束を破ったことが彼の名前と家族の遺産に不名誉をもたらした。
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 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。
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。
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 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

ジレンマ, 困難な選択
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
彼女は職場で道徳的なジレンマに直面していた。
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 /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

洗剤
Meaning
a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes
Example
She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.
彼女は洗濯のために新しいブランドの洗剤を買いました。
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

デマグネタイズ
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
技術者は古いカセットテープの磁気を取り除いた。
C2 noun /dɪˈtrækʃən/

detraction

非難
Meaning
The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.
Example
Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.
他人に対する彼女の絶え間ない非難は、彼女を不人気にした。
B2 noun /drɪl/

drill

ドリル
Meaning
a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills
Example
The students took part in a fire drill at school.
生徒たちは学校で火災訓練に参加しました。
C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

落ち込む
Meaning
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected
Example
After repeated failures, he began to despond.
繰り返しの失敗の後、彼は落ち込むようになった。
B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

支配的な; 影響力のある; 最も重要な
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
支配的な選手はバスケットボールの試合を完全に支配しました。
C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

非難する
Meaning
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
Example
Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.
多くの活動家が熱帯雨林の破壊を非難しています。
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

薄暗く
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
部屋は一本のろうそくで薄暗く照らされていた。
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.
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

遅延
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
悪天候のため、飛行機が遅れました。
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 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 /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

分解する
Meaning
To take apart something into its separate pieces.
Example
He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.
彼は修理のためにコンピュータを分解しなければならなかった。
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

証人
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
証人は裁判中に証言の正確性を確認しました。