英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文
sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees
"Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast."
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
"Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed."
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
"The children daubed paint all over the walls."
a female child in relation to her parents
"They are proud of their daughter for graduating college."
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
"The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers."
seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
"Starting a new business can be a daunting task."
showing fearlessness and determination
"The dauntless soldier charged forward without hesitation."
to waste time by being slow or idle
"Stop dawdling and finish your homework."
The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; to begin or become apparent.
"Hope began to dawn in her heart after hearing the good news."
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
"The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest."
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
"They set out on their journey at daybreak."
plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time
"The project will take at least five days to finish."
to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill
"The magician's tricks dazzled the audience."
extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning
"The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists."
No longer alive; the end of life.
"The old tree is completely dead."
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
"The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners."
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
"The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise."
the latest time or date by which something must be completed
"We need to finish this project before the deadline."
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
"Setting deadlines helps finish tasks."
a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement
"Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise."
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous
"The snake's bite is deadly to humans."
Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.
"She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice."
unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
"The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language."
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
"The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers."
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
"His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation."
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
"She is very dear to her grandparents."
A scarcity or lack of something.
"There was a dearth of food during the famine."
The end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions.
"The news of his death shocked everyone in the village."
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
"The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head."
A sudden and complete failure; a fiasco.
"The product launch turned into a complete debacle."
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
"He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating."
to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle
"The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked."
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
"Corruption can debase the values of a society."
having lost quality, value, or moral character
"The debased currency lost the trust of the people."
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
"It is debatable whether the policy will work."
A formal discussion on a particular topic where opposing arguments are presented.
"The students prepared well for the school debate."
A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly.
"Debates foster intellectual growth."
to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
"The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character."
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice
"The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city."
a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral
"The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors."
to weaken or make someone or something infirm
"The long illness debilitated his strength."
causing serious weakness or incapacity
"He suffers from a debilitating disease."
an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account
"The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account."
confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man
"He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala."
Scattered fragments of waste, remains, or broken pieces.
"The streets were filled with debris after the storm."
Something, typically money, that is owed or due.
"He struggled for years to pay off his debt."
