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。

B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

潮湿的

Meaning

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

Example

The room felt cold and damp after the rain.

下雨后，房间感觉又冷又潮湿。

B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

开发者

Meaning

a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects

Example

She works as a software developer at a tech company.

她在一家技术公司担任软件开发者。

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 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

双重的

Meaning

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

Example

She has dual citizenship of both countries.

她拥有两个国家的双重国籍。

B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

派生

Meaning

To obtain something from a source.

Example

Many English words derive from Latin.

许多英语词汇源自拉丁语。

B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

数字排毒

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.

数字排毒有助于减轻手部疲劳。

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 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 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 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

可耻的; 不光彩的; 应受谴责的

Meaning

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

Example

His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.

他那可耻的行为让派对上的每个人都震惊了。

B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

缺点; 不利因素; 问题

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.

住在城市的主要缺点是高昂的住房成本。

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 /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 /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

分歧

Meaning

a failure to agree or a difference in opinion

Example

Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.

他们在这个问题上的分歧导致了项目的延迟。

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 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 /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐烂; 分解; 衰退

Meaning

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

Example

The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

这座老建筑在多年疏忽后显示出腐烂的迹象。

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

文凭

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.

她在完成护理课程后获得了文凭。

B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

染色

Meaning

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

Example

She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.

她明天会把头发染成金色。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

伪装; 掩饰

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.

间谍穿着精心设计的伪装，以避免被敌人认出。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

紊乱

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

抗议活动在群众变得暴力后陷入了混乱。

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 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 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

有缺陷的; 不完整的

Meaning

having faults or defects; imperfect

Example

The defective product was returned to the store.

有缺陷的产品被退还到商店。

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 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 /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表团

Meaning

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

Example

The delegation presented their country's agenda.

代表团提出了他们国家的议程。

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 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 /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 /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 /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 /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。

B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

分心

Meaning

Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.

Example

Distraction during study time can hinder learning.

学习时的分心可能会阻碍学习。

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 /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 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

分心

Meaning

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

Example

The loud noise distracted her during the exam.

大声噪音让她在考试中分心。

B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

潜水员

Meaning

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

Example

The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.

潜水员消失在水面下去捕捉一条鱼。

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 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 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 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 /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 draʊt

drought

干旱

Meaning

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

Example

Drought impacts crop growth significantly.

干旱显著影响农作物的生长。

B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

干扰; 打扰; 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.

大声的音乐制造了一个干扰，打扰了所有邻居。

B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

出院

Meaning

to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off

Example

The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.

医院明天将出院病人。

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 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 /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

矮人

Meaning

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

Example

Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.

白雪公主与七个矮人一起生活。

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 /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

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 /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

大胆; 愿意冒险

Meaning

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

Example

The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.

登山者的大胆令基地营的每个人都印象深刻。

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 /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 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 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

门口

Meaning

the space where a door opens into a room or building

Example

She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.

她站在门口，等待他的到来。

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 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

脱水

Meaning

A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.

Example

Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.

脱水可能导致疲劳和困惑。

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 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

厌恶的

Meaning

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

Example

She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.

她对他对待动物的方式感到厌恶。

B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

欺骗

Meaning

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

Example

He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.

他试图用一个假的故事欺骗他的朋友。

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 /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

下降 / 血统

Meaning

the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin

Example

The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.

登山者从山顶开始下降。

B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

分开

Meaning

to separate or remove something from something else

Example

She detached the page from the notebook.

她从笔记本上撕下了那一页。

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 /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

干扰

Meaning

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

Example

Eliminate distractions for better productivity.

消除干扰以提高生产力。

B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

处置

Meaning

the action or process of getting rid of something

Example

The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.

废物处理对于保持清洁的环境至关重要。

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 /drɪft/

drift

漂移

Meaning

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

Example

The boat began to drift away from the shore.

船开始从岸边漂移。

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。

B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

可靠的

Meaning

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Example

She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.

她是一位可靠的同事，总是按时完成任务。

B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

主导地位

Meaning

Power and influence over others; control or command.

Example

The dominance of Urdu was evident.

乌尔都语的主导地位显而易见。

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 /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 /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

领域

Meaning

An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.

Example

Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.

数学是她主要的专业领域。

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 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 /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

赤字; 不足

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.

由于支出的增加，政府面临着数百万的预算赤字。

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 /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 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

部署

Meaning

to position strategically; to use effectively

Example

The military will deploy troops to the border.

军队将部署部队到边境。

B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

Disability

残疾

Meaning

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

Example

Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.

尽管他有身体残疾，他还是成为了轮椅赛车的成功运动员。

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。

B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

决心

Meaning

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.

Example

His determination to succeed was unwavering.

他为了成功的决心坚定不移。

B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

数据库

Meaning

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

Example

The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.

公司的客户信息存储在一个安全的数据库中。

B2 noun /den/

Den

洞穴；舒适的房间；非法活动的场所

Meaning

a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities

Example

The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.

狐狸在感到危险接近时消失在它的洞穴里。

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 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 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

决定性

Meaning

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

Example

Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.

她的决定性行动挽救了公司免于崩溃。

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 /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 /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.

每个国家派遣了一个代表参加国际会议。

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。

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 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 /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 /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

离婚

Meaning

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Example

She has been divorced for five years.

她已经离婚五年了。

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 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 /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

耻辱; 丢脸; 恥辱

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.

他的逮捕给他的整个家庭和声誉带来了耻辱。

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 /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 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

绝望地

Meaning

in a way that shows despair or great need

Example

He called for help desperately after the accident.

事故发生后，他绝望地呼叫帮助。

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 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

牛仔布裤

Meaning

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

Example

He wore blue denims with a white shirt.

他穿着蓝色牛仔裤和白衬衫。

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 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 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

争议, 争论

Meaning

a disagreement or argument about something important

Example

The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.

两个国家在边界问题上存在争议。

B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

丢弃

Meaning

To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.

Example

He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.

他负责任地处理了那些旧家具。

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 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

捐赠者

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

Example

The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.

捐赠者慷慨地为医院的新翼捐赠了资金。

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 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 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

Meaning

to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value

Example

Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.

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 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

奉献

Meaning

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

Example

She dedicated her life to helping the poor.

她献出了自己的生命来帮助穷人。

B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

代理人

Meaning

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

Example

The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.

代理人在经理缺席时将主持会议。

B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

露水

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.

早晨的露珠在草地上闪闪发光。