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B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

住む
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
彼らは湖の近くの小さな家に住んでいます。
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

病気の; 患者の
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
病気の木は庭から取り除かれなければならなかった。
B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

独裁者
Meaning
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force
Example
The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
独裁者は鉄の拳で国を支配した。
B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

次元
Meaning
An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.
Example
Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.
再生可能エネルギープロジェクトは都市計画に新しい次元を加えます。
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

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

deforestation

森林伐採
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
森林伐採は生物多様性の喪失を加速させます。
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

染める
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
彼女は明日髪を金髪に染める予定です。
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

トンボ
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
トンボは池の上を飛んでいた。
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。
B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

献身; 忠誠; 熱意
Meaning
love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
Example
Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.
他人を助けることへの献身が、彼女をコミュニティで愛される存在にしました。
B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

二階建てバス
Meaning
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
Example
The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.
赤いダブルデッカーバスはロンドンの有名なシンボルです。
B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

否認
Meaning
the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something
Example
His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.
スキャンダルへの関与を否認した彼の姿勢は、疑念を持って受け止められました。
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。
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 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。
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 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

Meaning
to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it
Example
The new law may deprive people of their rights.
B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

恐ろしい; 恐怖を引き起こす; 恐ろしい
Meaning
extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible
Example
The weather was dreadful during our vacation.
私たちの休暇中、天気は恐ろしかった。
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。
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 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

欠陥のある; 不完全な
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
欠陥のある製品は店に返品されました。
B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

取引; 処理; 扱い
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
顧客との公正な取引が彼に素晴らしい評判をもたらしました。
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。
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

推論
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
証拠から彼の推論は正確でした。
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.
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

軽蔑する
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
彼女はすべての不正直を軽蔑している。
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 /draʊn/

drown

溺れる
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
彼は川で泳いでいるときにほぼ溺れそうになった。
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

延期する
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
会議は来週まで延期されました。
B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

データ漏洩
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
データ漏洩により何百万人ものユーザーのパスワードが公開されました。
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。
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.
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。
B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

分離する
Meaning
to separate or remove something from something else
Example
She detached the page from the notebook.
彼女はノートからページを切り離しました。
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 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 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 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

歯科の
Meaning
relating to teeth or dentistry
Example
She goes for a dental checkup every six months.
彼女は6か月ごとに歯科検診を受けます。
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。
B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

反対する
Meaning
to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad
Example
Many parents disapprove of smoking.
多くの親は喫煙を反対しています。
B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

民主主義者
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
彼は平等な権利を信じる強い民主主義者です。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

必死に
Meaning
in a way that shows despair or great need
Example
He called for help desperately after the accident.
事故後、彼は必死に助けを求めた。
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

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

discriminate

Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
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。
B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

慎重
Meaning
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
Example
She handled the situation with great discretion.
彼女は非常に慎重にその状況に対処しました。
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。
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。
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

劇的に
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
キャンペーン後、売上は劇的に増加しました。
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

指名する
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
委員会は来週、新しい会長を指名する予定です。
B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

献身
Meaning
The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.
Example
His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.
彼の献身はインディアの科学の基盤を築いた。
B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

神聖な; 天上的な; 神のような; 神または神格に関連する
Meaning
heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity
Example
The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.
夕日の神聖な美しさは彼らの息を奪いました。
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 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

代表
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
各国は国際会議に参加するために代表を派遣しました。
B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

生地
Meaning
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
Example
She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.
彼女は生地を10分間こねた後、それを焼きました。
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。
B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

欺瞞
Meaning
the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived
Example
The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.
魔法使いの欺瞞は、観客を一見不可能なトリックで驚かせた。
B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

騙す
Meaning
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
彼は嘘の話で友達を騙そうとした。
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。
B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

談話, 講義
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
教授は古代哲学についての講義を行った。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

苦しんでいる
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は苦しんでいるように見えました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

欠点; 不利な点; 問題
Meaning
a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem
Example
The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.
都市での生活の主な欠点は高い住宅費です。
B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

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

demolish

取り壊す
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
その都市は新しいものを作るために古いスタジアムを取り壊すことに決めました。
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

決意
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
成功するための彼の決意は揺るぎなかった。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

気になる
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
事故のニュースは非常に気分を害するものでした。
B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

うたた寝
Meaning
To sleep lightly for a short time.
Example
He dozed off while reading the book.
彼は本を読みながらうたた寝をした。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

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

distinguish

区別する
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
真実と噂を区別するのは難しいかもしれません。
B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

耐久性がある; 強い; 頑丈な
Meaning
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
Example
This durable fabric will last for many years.
この耐久性のある生地は何年も持ちます。
B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

混乱
Meaning
Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.
Example
The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.
道路建設は交通の流れに大きな混乱を引き起こしました。
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 /depθ/

Depth

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

detour

迂回路
Meaning
A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.
Example
We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.
メイン道路が閉鎖されていたので、迂回路を取らなければならなかった。
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。
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 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

期間
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
会議は2時間の期間続きました。
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。
B2 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

領域
Meaning
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
Example
Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.
数学は彼女の主な専門領域です。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

預金, 手付金
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
彼女は貯金口座に500ドルを預けました。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

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

diversity

多様性
Meaning
The state of being diverse; variety.
Example
Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.
生物多様性は生態系の安定性と回復力を促進します。
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 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

劇的な; 厳しい; 強い影響を与える
Meaning
extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect
Example
The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.
会社はコスト削減のために劇的な措置を取った。
B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

消化する
Meaning
to break down food in the body; to think about and understand
Example
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.
重い食事を消化するのには時間がかかります。
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。
B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

データベース
Meaning
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
Example
The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.
会社の顧客情報は安全なデータベースに保存されています。
B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

悪化する
Meaning
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.
Example
Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.
計画外の成長は生活環境を悪化させる可能性があります。
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。
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

幸福
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
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。
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。
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。
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。
B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

何かを無駄に捨てるまたは放置する
Meaning
to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly
Example
He dumped all the trash into the bin.
彼はゴミをすべてゴミ箱に捨てた。
B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

破片
Meaning
Scattered pieces of waste or remains.
Example
Debris in the eyes causes irritation.
目に破片が入ると、刺激を引き起こします。
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

発展途上地域
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
汚染は発展途上地域に最も影響を与えます。
B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

勤勉な
Meaning
hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort
Example
She is a diligent student who studies every day.
彼女は毎日勉強している勤勉な学生です。
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。
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

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

Defect

欠陥
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
製造上の欠陥により、製品はわずか1週間で故障しました。
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。
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 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

非難する
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
リーダーはスピーチで汚職を非難しました。
B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

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