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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 /diːp siː/

deep sea

深海
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
多くの深海生物は生存のために生物発光を生成します。
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 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, 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。
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 /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

十音節詩行
Meaning
A line of verse with ten syllables.
Example
The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.
詩人はしばしば十音節詩行で書いていた。
C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
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。
C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

荒廃
Meaning
The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.
Example
The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.
その古い寺院は廃墟の状態にありました。
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。
C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

抑制剤
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
アルコールは中枢神経系に抑制剤として作用します。
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

住居地
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
彼はカナダを彼の法的な住居地として宣言しました。
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

解雇, 拒否
Meaning
the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant
Example
His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.
彼の不当な解雇は、会社に対する訴訟を引き起こしました。
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。
B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

ドキュメンテーション
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
プロジェクトのドキュメンテーションはレビューのために利用可能です。
B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

ドアの入口
Meaning
the space where a door opens into a room or building
Example
She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.
彼女はドアの入口に立って、彼が来るのを待っていました。
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.
B1 adjective /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Disappointed

がっかり
Meaning
sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected
Example
She was disappointed with her exam results.
彼女は試験の結果にがっかりしていた。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

遺産を剥奪する
Meaning
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
Example
The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.
父親は息子の無謀な行動のために遺産を剥奪すると脅した。
C2 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

神父の職を剥奪する
Meaning
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
Example
The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.
教会はスキャンダルの後、神父を職務停止にしました。
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

二重の
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
彼女は二つの国の二重国籍を持っています。
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

表現的な
Meaning
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
Example
She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.
彼女は友達に対してとても表現的だった。
C1 noun ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən

deposition

堆積、何かを堆積させるプロセス
Meaning
The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.
Example
River deposition leads to the formation of new landmasses.
河川の堆積は新しい大陸の形成をもたらします。
C1 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

失格する
Meaning
to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible
Example
The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.
審判は不正行為のために選手を失格にすることを決定しました。
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 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。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

主題から外れる傾向
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
話者のダイグレッシブなスタイルは講義を追いかけるのを難しくした。
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。
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。
A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

Meaning
a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal
Example
Please put the rice on the dish before serving.
お米を皿に載せてから提供してください。
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

破壊; 破壊;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
地震は都市全体に広範囲な破壊を引き起こしました。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

ほどく
Meaning
To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.
Example
She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.
彼女は枝から髪の毛をほどこうとしました。
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。
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 adjective /ˈdɛsəlˌtɔːri/

desultory

無秩序な
Meaning
lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
Example
His desultory conversation bored the audience.
彼の無秩序な会話は観客を退屈させた。
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

切り離し
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
仏教哲学は物質的欲望からの分離を奨励します。
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 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。
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

デビュー
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
若い俳優は大きな舞台でデビューを果たした。
B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

邪魔する
Meaning
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
Example
Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
勉強している間に私を邪魔しないでください。
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。
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。
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

暗い
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
彼女は冬の服に暗い色を好みます。
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。
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

不信
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
多くの人々は政治家を信用しません。
C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

追い出す
Meaning
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
Example
The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.
部隊は敵を丘から追い出した。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

湿気を吸収して液体に変わる
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
砂糖はデリクエセントではないが、塩はそうである可能性がある。
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

不快
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
天気は寒くて不快だった。
B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

十進法
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
0.75は十進法の数です。
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。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

図表
Meaning
a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something
Example
The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.
先生は分かりやすい図表を使ってシステムを説明した。
C1 adverb /ˈduːli/

Duly

適切に, 時間通りに
Meaning
in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time
Example
The documents were duly signed and submitted.
書類は適切に署名され、提出されました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

diminutive

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

dynasty

王朝
Meaning
A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.
Example
The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.
明王朝は何世紀にもわたって中国を支配していました。
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

装飾; 飾り; 賞;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
クリスマスのデコレーションは、普通の部屋をお祝いのワンダーランドに変えました。
B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

消化の
Meaning
Relating to the digestion of food.
Example
Digestive enzymes help break down food.
消化酵素は食べ物を分解するのを助けます。
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 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

耐乾燥
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
耐乾燥作物は乾燥した条件でも生き残ることができます。
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。
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。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

disallow

許可しない
Meaning
to refuse to allow or accept something
Example
The referee disallowed the goal for offside.
審判はオフサイドのためゴールを認めませんでした。
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。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

不従順
Meaning
failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority
Example
The child's disobedience worried his parents.
子供の不従順は両親を心配させました。
B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

Meaning
a small round mark or spot
Example
She drew a red dot on the paper.
彼女は紙に赤い点を描きました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

反体制派
Meaning
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
反体制派は政府に対する発言で逮捕された。
B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

定義
Meaning
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
Example
The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.
辞書はその言葉の明確な定義を示します。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

独特の; ユニークな; 明確な; 認識できる
Meaning
separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique
Example
Each painting has its own distinct style and character.
各々の絵画には、それぞれ独自のスタイルと特徴があります。
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 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

落胆させる
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
継続的な拒否の手紙が若い作家を落胆させ始めた。
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

困惑させる
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
インタビュアーの厳しい質問が候補者を困惑させた。
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

虚偽を暴露する、神話を打破する
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
科学者たちは、ワクチンが自閉症を引き起こすという神話を打破した。
B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

卓越; 優秀; 名誉
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
彼女は優秀な成績で卒業し、クラスで最も高い栄誉を得ました。
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

恥辱; 不名誉; 恥ずかしい
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
彼の逮捕は彼の家族全体と評判に恥辱をもたらした。
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

無駄にする
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
彼は仕事を始める代わりに庭で時間を無駄にしていました。
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

disagree

異議を唱える
Meaning
to have a different opinion; to not agree
Example
I disagree with your assessment of the situation.
私はあなたの状況評価に同意しません。
A2 verb /drɔː/

draw

描く
Meaning
to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen
Example
She draws beautiful landscapes in her spare time.
彼女は余暇に美しい風景を描きます。
B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

デジタルデトックス
Meaning
A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
Example
A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.
デジタルデトックスは手の疲労を減らすのに役立ちます。
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。
B1 noun /dɜːrt/

Dirt

汚れ; 土; 不潔な物質
Meaning
a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter
Example
After playing in the garden, the children were covered in dirt from head to toe.
庭で遊んだ後、子供たちは頭から足まで汚れで覆われていました。
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。
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

堕落する
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
かつて繁栄していた帝国は混沌に堕ち始めました。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

ダイヤモンド
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
彼女は指にはダイヤモンドの指輪を着けていた。
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

騒乱; 邪魔; 不安
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
大きな音楽は、すべての隣人を困らせた騒乱を引き起こしました。
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。
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

横領する
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
会計士は会社の資金を横領したと非難されました。
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

家畜化
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
動物の家畜化は人間の生存にとって重要だった。
B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

Meaning
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
Example
The morning dew glistened on the grass.
朝露が草の上で輝いていました。
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。
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

ばか
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
そんな話を信じるのはばかだけだ。
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。
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 /dɪˈkæmɪtər/

decameter

デカメートル
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.
Example
The field was measured in decameters for accuracy.
そのフィールドは正確さのためにデカメートルで測定されました。
B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

差別; 不公平な扱い; 偏見
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
その企業は採用における人種差別で訴えられました。
B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

掘る
Meaning
to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.
Example
They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.
彼らは新しい木のために穴を掘ることを決めました。
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。
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

おとり
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
狩人たちは木製のカモをデコイとして使った。
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 /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

欺瞞的
Meaning
Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
Example
His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.
彼の約束は欺瞞的で信頼できないことが証明されました。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

decalogue

Meaning
The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
Example
The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue.
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。
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 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

弁護士を法曹界から正式に除外する
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
腐敗した弁護士は非倫理的な行動により除外されました。
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 /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

降格
Meaning
to reduce to a lower rank or position
Example
The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.
マネージャーはパフォーマンスが悪いため、従業員を降格させることに決めました。
C1 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。
B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

気を散らすもの
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
生産性を高めるために、気を散らすものを排除してください。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

二音節語
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
‘ハッピー’という単語は二音節語です。
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。
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。
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 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

ドラクマ
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.
Example
The old coin collection included a silver drachma.
古いコインのコレクションには銀のドラクマが含まれていました。
A2 verb dɪˈvɛləp

develop

発展させる
Meaning
To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.
Example
Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.
情熱とスキルに基づいてブランドを発展させましょう。
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。