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C2 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

解除神职
Meaning
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
Example
The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.
教会决定在丑闻发生后解除神父的职务。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

Meaning
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
Example
It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

蜻蜓
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
蜻蜓在池塘上方盘旋。
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 /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

目录
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.
我需要在电话目录中找到一个水管工。
A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

驴子
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
Example
The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.
驴子把重袋子背到山上。
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

嫁妆
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
一些文化仍然遵循嫁妆的传统。
C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

沮丧
Meaning
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected
Example
After repeated failures, he began to despond.
在多次失败后，他开始感到沮丧。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

正式将律师从法律职业中除名
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
腐败的律师因不道德行为而被除名。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

贬低的
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
他对他们的表现做出了贬低的评论。
C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

欺骗
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Example
He was duped into buying a fake watch.
他被欺骗购买了一个假表。
B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

延迟的
Meaning
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
Example
The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.
阿耳忒弥斯任务由于技术问题被延迟。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

缺乏的
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
他的饮食缺乏必需的维生素。
C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

反抗
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
抗议是反对不公正的反抗行为。
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

玩乐
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
孩子们在花园里玩得很开心。
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。
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.
C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

差异
Meaning
A great difference or inequality.
Example
Disparity between countries must be reduced.
国家之间的差异必须减少。
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

女家庭教师
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
年轻女士在节日期间由一位杜埃纳陪同。
C2 verb /diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

depopulate

减少人口
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
战争威胁要使曾经繁荣的城市人口减少。
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

可鄙的
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
难民们生活在可鄙的条件下。
C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

狡猾
Meaning
Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.
Example
He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.
他使用了一个狡猾的计划来控制公司。
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

分散
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
风的种子散布有助于植物繁殖。
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

使潮湿，减弱
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
雨水减弱了户外音乐会的兴奋。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

强烈反对
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
该政策遭遇了广泛的反对。
C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

透露
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
她拒绝透露她信息的来源。
C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

解散
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
政府决定在战争后解散军队。
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

决定
Meaning
a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding
Example
Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.
做出正确的决定需要对所有可用选项进行仔细分析。
C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

抑制剂
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
酒精在中枢神经系统中作为抑制剂发挥作用。
B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

醉酒
Meaning
affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior
Example
He was too drunk to walk straight.
他喝醉了，无法走直路。
C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

教条化
Meaning
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
Example
The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.
教授倾向于在政治问题上教条主义。
A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

不喜欢
Meaning
to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion
Example
I really dislike eating spicy food.
我真的不喜欢吃辣的食物。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/

debonair

迷人
Meaning
confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man
Example
He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala.
他在晚会中穿着燕尾服看起来非常迷人。
B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

故意做的
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
他的故意行为表现出极大的关心和深思熟虑。
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

得利瑞厄斯
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
他因发烧而神志不清，一直在嘟囔胡话。
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。
A2 adjective /duː/

Due

到期的; 预计的; 安排好的
Meaning
owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled
Example
The assignment is due tomorrow.
作业明天到期。
A1 noun /ˈdɔː.tər/

Daughter

女儿
Meaning
a female offspring; a young woman in relation to her parents
Example
Their daughter graduated from medical school with top honors.
她的女儿以优异的成绩从医学院毕业。
B1 noun, verb /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

discount

折扣
Meaning
A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.
Example
The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.
商店提供了所有电子产品20%的折扣。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

美味佳肴; 一种精致或昂贵的食物;
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
厨师准备了一道当地的美味佳肴，这道菜在整个地区都很有名。
B1 adjective /def/

Deaf

聋; 听力障碍
Meaning
unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
Example
The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.
那个聋哑孩子学会了使用手语进行沟通。
C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

贬值
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
汽车在头几年通常会迅速贬值。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

分开
Meaning
To separate or cut apart.
Example
The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.
条约试图分裂这两个敌对的地区。
C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

顽强
Meaning
Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.
Example
His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.
他在追求目标时的顽强精神令人鼓舞。
C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

逐渐消失
Meaning
To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.
Example
The tension in the room slowly dissipated.
房间里的紧张气氛慢慢消失了。
B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

勤奋的
Meaning
hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort
Example
She is a diligent student who studies every day.
她是一个勤奋的学生，每天都在学习。
C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

过错; 缺点; 由于过错或违法行为而给出的标记
Meaning
a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense
Example
The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.
学生因为多次迟到而得到了一个德梅里特。
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

浸湿
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
突如其来的大雨让场上的球员全部湿透。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

有洞察力的
Meaning
having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well
Example
He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.
他是一个有洞察力的读者，能注意到细微的细节。
A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

危险
Meaning
likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe
Example
Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.
在冰雪路面上开车很危险。
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

黑暗
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
她更喜欢深色的冬季衣物。
C1 noun /ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Doomsday

世界末日; 最后的审判日
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.
传教士谈到了世界末日和灵性准备的重要性。
B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

快乐; 愉悦
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
孩子们的笑声让她的心充满了纯粹的快乐。
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。
C2 noun /dɪˈspɔɪlər/

despoiler

掠夺者
Meaning
A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.
Example
The despoilers left the city in ruins.
掠夺者让城市变成废墟。
C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

冒险者
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
这个特技是由一位著名的冒险者完成的。
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 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

破坏
Meaning
To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.
Example
Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.
个人追求破坏了社会和谐。
C2 noun /dɪˈstɛnʃən/

distention

膨胀
Meaning
The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.
Example
The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention.
病人抱怨腹部疼痛和膨胀。
C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

天窗
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Example
The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.
那座老房子有一个天窗，可以看到花园。
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

讲台
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
校长站在讲台上，向全体学校大会发表演讲。
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

明确地
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
我明天一定会参加会议。
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.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

缺陷
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.
生产缺陷导致产品在仅仅一周后就失败了。
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

凹痕
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.
事故在车门上留下了一个凹痕。
A2 noun /ˈdɛsktɒp/

desktop

Meaning
a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Example
I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

教义
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
教会遵循一项关于道德价值的严格教义。
B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

经销商
Meaning
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
Example
The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.
汽车经销商提供了折扣以吸引客户。
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 dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

破坏性的, 使不稳定的
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example
Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.
森林砍伐对野生动物有破坏性影响。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

不满的
Meaning
Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.
Example
The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.
改革是为了平息不满的青年。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

双音节词
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
‘幸福’这个词是一个双音节词。
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

推理
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
他的推理基于证据是准确的。
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 /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

披露
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
公司财务状况的披露被延迟了。
B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

乏味的; 单调的; 无聊的; 傻的;
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious
Example
The lecture was very dull and boring.
这次演讲非常乏味和无聊。
A2 verb /dɪˈpend/

depend

依赖
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
Children depend on their parents for care.
孩子们依赖他们的父母照顾。
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

礼仪; 体面; 尊严
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
这位外交官在激烈的谈判中保持了完美的礼仪。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

魔鬼的
Meaning
Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.
Example
The villain devised a diabolic scheme.
反派设计了一个魔鬼的计划。
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

美味的
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
餐厅提供了一顿美味的饭菜。
C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

决定性因素
Meaning
A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
Example
Education is a key determinant of success.
教育是成功的一个关键决定性因素。
C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

分裂
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
内战通常由国家分裂引发。
A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

发现
Meaning
to find something for the first time
Example
Scientists discovered a new planet last year.
科学家去年发现了一颗新行星。
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

每日的
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
她每天读报纸。
C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

退行性疾病
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
退行性疾病在老龄化人口中很常见。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

拖延的
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
该委员会因其在危机中的拖延反应而受到批评。
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

细节
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
她详细解释了计划。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

diminutive

极小的
Meaning
extremely or unusually small
Example
Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.
尽管他的体型极小，他仍然是一个强大的领导者。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

与普通语言相关
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
诗人使用与普通语言相关的语言与普通读者建立联系。
A2 noun /dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/

Delivery

递送; 分娩
Meaning
the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth
Example
The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
由于恶劣的天气条件，包裹的递送被延迟。
C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

陈述的
Meaning
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
Example
A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.
陈述句只是陈述一个事实或意见。
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

清单
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
法官在开始会议之前审查了清单。
C1 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

derivation

衍生
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
这个词的词源来自拉丁语。
B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

决策制定
Meaning
the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions
Example
The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.
CEO的决策制定对公司成功至关重要。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

选择性
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
在语法中，'或' 是一个选择性连词。
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

懒散地说话
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
他在累的时候说话会很慢。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

十边形
Meaning
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
Example
The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.
几何老师在黑板上画了一个完美的十边形。
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

满是灰尘的
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
多年无人打理后，这个旧书架满是灰尘。
C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

Meaning
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
Example
The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

颤抖着走路
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
那位老人拄着拐杖走过街道，步履蹒跚。
A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

字典
Meaning
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
Example
I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
我在字典里查了这个词的意思。
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

苛刻的
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
这份工作非常苛刻，需要长时间的工作。
B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

划定
Meaning
to set the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.
土地被围栏划定以避免争议。
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

防守者
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
防守者挡住了射门并拯救了进球。
C1 verb /druːp/

droop

下垂
Meaning
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
Example
The flowers began to droop in the heat.
花朵在热量下开始下垂。
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 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

阴沉的; 沮丧的; 令人悲伤的
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
天气阴沉，伴随大雨和黑暗的云层。
C2 noun /dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/

Damnation

永恒的惩罚; 破坏
Meaning
condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure
Example
The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon.
传教士在他的讲道中谈到了救赎和诅咒。
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。
C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

褪色
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.
织物在阳光下被放置后开始褪色。
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

辨别
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
他几乎无法在雾中辨认出远处的身影。
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

完美契合
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
她的计划与我们的目标完美契合。
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 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

解雇, 拒绝
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.
他的不公正解雇导致了对公司的诉讼。
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

下降
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
失业率继续下降。
B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

绕行
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.
因为主干道封闭，我们不得不绕行。