B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

推迟

Meaning

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.

Example

The meeting was deferred until next week.

会议推迟到下周。

B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

生病的; 患病的

Meaning

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

Example

The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.

那棵生病的树必须从花园里移除。

B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

三角洲

Meaning

A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.

Example

The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.

尼罗河三角洲是埃及最肥沃的地区之一。

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.

许多深海生物为了生存而产生生物发光。

B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

决定性

Meaning

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive

Example

The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.

委员会就政策达成了决定性协议。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

体面

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

她有体面，立即为她的错误道歉。

B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

维度

Meaning

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

Example

Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.

可再生项目为城市规划增添了一个新的维度。

B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

多样的

Meaning

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Example

Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.

多样化的产业增强了经济韧性。

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 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

耐用的; 强壮的; 结实的

Meaning

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

Example

This durable fabric will last for many years.

这款耐用面料将持续多年。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

独特的

Meaning

having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed

Example

The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.

餐厅以其独特的味道而闻名。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

离婚

Meaning

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

Example

After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.

经过多年的冲突，他们决定离婚。

B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

文档

Meaning

material that provides official information or evidence

Example

The documentation for the project is available for review.

项目的文档可供审查。

B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

讲座, 辩论

Meaning

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Example

The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.

教授进行了关于古代哲学的讲座。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

厌恶

Meaning

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

Example

She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.

她公开表达了对政治家腐败行为的厌恶。

B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

行为; 壮举; 法律文件;

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.

他的英雄行为救了孩子免于在河里溺水。

B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

发展性的

Meaning

relating to the process of growth or progress

Example

Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.

早期儿童是学习的关键发展性阶段。

B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

耀眼的; 令人印象深刻的

Meaning

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

Example

The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.

城市的耀眼灯光让游客感到惊讶。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

丢弃

Meaning

to throw away something that is no longer needed

Example

She decided to discard the old clothes.

她决定丢弃旧衣服。

B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

恶化

Meaning

To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.

因污染，空气质量正在恶化。

B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

大坝; 水库;

Meaning

a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal

Example

The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.

巨大的大坝为该地区提供电力，并控制洪水。

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 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述

Meaning

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

Example

The boss dictates letters to his secretary.

老板给他的秘书口述信件。

B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

消毒剂

Meaning

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

Example

The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.

清洁工在桌子上喷洒了消毒剂。

B2 noun /duːm/

doom

厄运

Meaning

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

Example

The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.

古老的预言预示了这座城市的厄运。

B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

分母

Meaning

the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation

Example

In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.

在分数3/4中，数字4是分母。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

沮丧; 惊恐

Meaning

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

令我们失望的是，由于恶劣天气，音乐会被取消了。

B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

歧视; 不公正待遇; 偏见

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.

该公司因其招聘中存在种族歧视而被起诉。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

奉献的

Meaning

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

Example

She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.

她是一个奉献的母亲，总是把孩子们放在第一位。

B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

区分

Meaning

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

Example

It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.

重要的是区分事实和意见。

B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

困境, 难题

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.

她在工作中面临道德困境。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

神圣的; 天上的; 类似神的; 与上帝或神灵有关

Meaning

heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity

Example

The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.

夕阳的神圣美景让他们屏息凝视。

B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

洗涤剂

Meaning

a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes

Example

She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.

她为洗衣服买了一个新的洗涤剂品牌。

B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

双层巴士

Meaning

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

Example

The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.

红色的双层巴士是伦敦的一个著名象征。

B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

有争议的

Meaning

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

Example

It is debatable whether the policy will work.

是否政策有效是有争议的。

B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

毁灭性后果

Meaning

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

Example

Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.

空气污染对健康有毁灭性后果。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

交易; 对待; 事务处理

Meaning

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

Example

His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.

他与客户的公平交易为他赢得了极好的声誉。

B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

消化的

Meaning

Relating to the digestion of food.

Example

Digestive enzymes help break down food.

消化酶帮助分解食物。

B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

二重奏

Meaning

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

Example

The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.

这个音乐二重奏在音乐会上演奏了他们的最新热门曲。

B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

致命的; 死亡的; 危险的

Meaning

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

Example

The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.

致命的毒药立即杀死了这株植物。

B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

维度

Meaning

Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.

Example

New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.

太空探索的新维度正在被揭示。

B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

恶魔

Meaning

an evil spirit or devil

Example

The story was about a demon who haunted the village.

这个故事是关于一个困扰村庄的恶魔。

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/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

存款, 预付款

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.

她向她的储蓄账户存入了500美元。

B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Meaning

a young duck

Example

The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.

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.

她收到奖项时，无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

中断

Meaning

Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.

Example

The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.

道路建设导致交通流量的大规模中断。

B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

优异; 卓越; 荣誉

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.

她以优异的成绩毕业，获得了班级最高荣誉。

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 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

欺骗

Meaning

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

Example

The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.

魔术师的欺骗让观众对看似不可能的魔法惊讶不已。

B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

剧烈的; 严重的; 产生强烈或深远影响的

Meaning

extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect

Example

The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.

公司采取了剧烈的措施来减少成本。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

不服从的

Meaning

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

Example

The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.

不听话的孩子拒绝遵守规则。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

杰出; 荣誉的; 著名的; 拥有尊严的外观或举止

Meaning

notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner

Example

He is a distinguished professor at the university.

他是大学里一位杰出的教授。

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.

糟糕的排水系统导致了邻里的洪水。

B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

数字格式

Meaning

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

Example

A digital format family tree can be shared online.

数字格式的家谱可以在线共享。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

令人沮丧的

Meaning

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.

教练的令人沮丧的话语影响了球队的士气。

B2 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

昏暗; 光线微弱; 微弱

Meaning

not bright; having little light; faint

Example

The room was dim with only a small candle for light.

房间昏暗，只有一只小蜡烛提供光线。

B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

不赞成

Meaning

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

Example

Many parents disapprove of smoking.

许多父母不赞成吸烟。

B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

解雇, 否定

Meaning

to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important

Example

The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.

经理因为员工经常迟到而解雇了他。

B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

躲避

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.

拳击手成功躲开了对手的拳头。

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

依赖; 被抚养人

Meaning

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

Example

As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.

作为税务依赖人，她无法单独提交自己的税表。

B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

草稿

Meaning

A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.

Example

She finished the first draft of her novel.

她完成了小说的第一份草稿。

B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

压抑

Meaning

To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.

Example

The gloomy weather tends to depress people.

阴郁的天气常常使人感到抑郁。

B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

反抗

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.

抗议者继续挑战政府对公共集会的禁令。

B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

绝望

Meaning

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

Example

The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.

当水源耗尽时，情况变得绝望。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

外交的; 善于处理人际关系

Meaning

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

Example

She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.

她给出了外交的回答，以避免冒犯任何人。

B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

分配

Meaning

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

Example

The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.

公司管理食品供应的分配到农村地区。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

借方; 负债; 提款

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.

银行显示从我的支票账户中扣除五十美元。

B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

防御性

Meaning

used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized

Example

He became defensive when criticized about his work.

当他因为工作受到批评时，他变得防御性很强。

B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

否认

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.

他否认参与丑闻的行为，遭遇了怀疑。

B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

谨慎

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.

她以极大的谨慎处理了这一情况。

B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

多样性

Meaning

The state of being diverse; variety.

Example

Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.

生物多样性促进了生态系统的稳定性和恢复力。

B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

脆弱

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

Example

The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.

这个花瓶非常脆弱，所以请小心拿。

B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

首演

Meaning

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

Example

The young actor made his debut on the big stage.

年轻演员在大舞台上首次亮相。

B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

民主党人

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.

他是一个坚强的民主党人，相信平等的权利。

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.

独裁者用铁腕统治着国家。

B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

抑郁症

Meaning

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn

Example

The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.

治疗师通过认知行为疗法帮助她应对抑郁症。

B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

打扰

Meaning

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

Example

Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.

请不要在我学习时打扰我。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

独特的; 独一无二的; 清晰的; 可识别的

Meaning

separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

Example

Each painting has its own distinct style and character.

每幅画都有自己独特的风格和特点。

B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

恶化

Meaning

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.

Example

Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.

无计划的增长可能会恶化生活条件。

B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

指定

Meaning

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone

Example

The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.

委员会下周将指定一位新主席。

B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

深度; 深沉或深刻的特质

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.

该地区的海洋深度超过三千米。

B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

禁用

Meaning

to make something unable to function or operate

Example

The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.

技术人员暂时禁用了报警系统。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

Meaning

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

Failure should not discourage you from trying again.

B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

十分硬币

Meaning

a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents

Example

He gave me a dime for the phone call.

他给了我一枚十分硬币用于打电话。

B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

衰退; 失败; 毁灭

Meaning

a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss

Example

His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.

他的傲慢和自豪导致了他在生意中的最终失败。

B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

水仙花

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.

这些水仙花在这个春天早早在草地上盛开。

B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

人口统计学的

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.

公司在推出产品之前会分析人口统计学趋势。

B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

码头

Meaning

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

Example

The ship stayed at the dock for two days.

船只在码头停留了两天。

B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

密度

Meaning

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

Example

The density of population in the city center is extremely high.

市中心的人口密度极高。

B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

检测

Meaning

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

Example

The detection of fraud in the system was swift.

系统中的欺诈检测迅速完成。

B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

声明; 宣告; 公告

Meaning

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

Example

The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.

总统的独立宣言标志着国家历史性的时刻。

B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

拆除

Meaning

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

Example

The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.

这座城市决定拆除旧体育场，建造一个新的。

B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

奉献

Meaning

to give time, effort, or resources to something

Example

She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.

她把大部分时间都奉献给了帮助穷人。

B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

变暗

Meaning

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

Example

The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.

暴风雨来临前，乌云开始使天空变暗。

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

依赖

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.

他对科技的依赖使得他在没有互联网的情况下很难工作。

B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

忠诚; 热情; 奉献

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.

她对帮助他人的忠诚使她成为社区中的一个受人爱戴的人物。

B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

除臭剂

Meaning

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

Example

She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.

她在去健身房之前涂了除臭剂，以保持训练时的清新。

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 noun /dʌv/

Dove

鸽子

Meaning

a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace

Example

The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.

白鸽平静地飞翔在蓝天上。

B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

使目眩

Meaning

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

Example

The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.

魔术师的把戏使观众眼花缭乱。

B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

愚蠢的; 哑的; 傻的

Meaning

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

Example

She remained dumb during the entire meeting.

她在整个会议中保持沉默。

B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

后代

Meaning

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

Example

She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.

她通过家谱研究发现，她是欧洲皇室的后代。

B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning

causing harm or injury

Example

The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.

B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

门垫

Meaning

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

Example

Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.

请在进入房子之前在门垫上擦脚。

B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

故意

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Example

The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.

这些行动是故意计划的，以造成伤害。

B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

数据泄露

Meaning

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

Example

A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.

一次数据泄露暴露了数百万用户的密码。

B2 verb /dæʃ/

dash

Meaning

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

Example

She dashed across the street to catch the bus.

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 /droʊn/

Drone

雄性蜜蜂

Meaning

a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen

Example

The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.

这些雄性蜜蜂不会像工蜂一样采蜜。

B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

检测

Meaning

to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious

Example

The security system can detect movement in the building.

安全系统可以检测到建筑物内的运动。

B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深色

Meaning

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

Example

The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.

艺术家使用深色调来创造戏剧性的效果。

B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

打盹

Meaning

To sleep lightly for a short time.

Example

He dozed off while reading the book.

他在读书时打了个盹。

B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

穿上 / 领袖

Meaning

to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person

Example

She donned her coat before leaving.

她在离开前穿上了外套。

B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

衍生的

Meaning

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

Example

The word is derived from Latin.

这个词来源于拉丁语。

B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

森林砍伐

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.

森林砍伐加速了生物多样性的丧失。

B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒

Meaning

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

Example

The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.

护士在敷上绷带之前消毒了伤口。

B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

车道

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.

车子停在花园旁的车道上。

B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

发展中国家

Meaning

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

Example

Pollution affects developing regions the most.

污染最严重地影响发展中国家。

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.

外交官谈判了一个和平协议。

B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

理想的

Meaning

worth having or wanting; attractive

Example

The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.

房子的地理位置非常理想，视野极好。