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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 /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

司机
Meaning
a person who operates a motor vehicle
Example
The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.
出租车司机知道通过繁忙城市的所有捷径。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/

deciduous

落叶性
Meaning
Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.
Example
Oak and maple trees are deciduous, shedding leaves in autumn.
橡树和枫树是落叶性树木，在秋天掉落叶子。
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。
A1 noun /dɔːɡ/

Dog

狗
Meaning
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work
Example
The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.
忠诚的狗耐心等待它的主人回家。
B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

沙漠
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
撒哈拉沙漠是世界上最大的热沙漠之一。
B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

主导
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.
这家公司主导了智能手机市场。
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。
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

失败
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
军队成功击败了敌军。
C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

附加旋律
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
合唱团为赞美诗添加了一段美丽的附加旋律。
B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

民主的
Meaning
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Example
Democratic governance ensures equal rights.
民主治理确保平等的权利。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

牙膏
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
他从药店买了新的草本牙膏。
A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

讨论
Meaning
To talk about something with another person or group in detail.
Example
We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.
我们需要在完成之前讨论这个项目。
C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

不一致的
Meaning
showing a difference or inconsistency
Example
The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.
目击者给出了与事件不一致的陈述。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

弄乱
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
风把她的头发弄乱了。
A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

亲爱的
Meaning
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
Example
She is very dear to her grandparents.
她在祖父母心中非常亲爱。
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。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

冷静的
Meaning
not influenced by strong emotion; impartial
Example
The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.
法官在整个审判过程中保持冷静。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

以不同方式
Meaning
in a way that is not the same as another or as expected
Example
She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.
她以不同的方式解决了这个问题，比她的同事们更有创意。
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

楼下
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
请下楼并在大厅等候。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

分配
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
该组织将把资金分配给受影响的家庭。
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

膨胀
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
她的肚子在大餐后开始膨胀。
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

行为
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
她平静的行为在会议中给大家留下了深刻印象。
B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

居住
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
他们住在湖边的一座小屋里。
A2 noun /ˈdɪfərəns/

difference

区别
Meaning
A point or way in which things are not the same.
Example
There is a big difference between theory and practice.
理论和实践之间有很大的区别。
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

装饰; 装饰品; 奖项;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
圣诞装饰把普通房间变成了一个节日奇境。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

拆开
Meaning
To take apart something into its separate pieces.
Example
He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.
他必须拆开电脑来修理它。
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 /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

停止
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
服务的停止让许多客户感到失望。
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

滞纳金
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
公司因延误卸货而支付了滞纳金。
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。
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

戏剧化
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
这本小说被改编成了一部受欢迎的电视系列剧。
C1 adjective /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

减少
Meaning
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
Example
The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.
村民依赖着逐渐减少的水资源。
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 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。
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。
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

雄鸭
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
那只雄鸭带领它的鸭家族穿过了池塘。
C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

荒凉; 孤独; 不毛
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
废弃的村庄看起来荒凉且空荡。
A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

盘子
Meaning
a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal
Example
Please put the rice on the dish before serving.
请在上菜前将米饭放在盘子里。
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

破旧的
Meaning
Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.
Example
The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.
这个家庭住在城市边缘的一座破旧的房子里。
B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

宣布
Meaning
To announce something formally or officially.
Example
The government declared a state of emergency.
政府宣布了紧急状态。
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。
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。
A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

天; 日
Meaning
a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light
Example
What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!
今天是个美丽的日子，蓝天晴朗！
C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

恶名
Meaning
the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation
Example
The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.
丑闻使这位政治家名声扫地。
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

贬低
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
腐败可能贬低社会的价值观。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

令人不安
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
新闻报道对公众来说是深感不安的。
C2 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

divertible

可转移的
Meaning
capable of being turned aside or redirected
Example
Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.
预算中的资金无法合法地转移。
C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

小艇
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
他们划着小艇回到游艇。
C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

榴莲
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
榴莲在东南亚被誉为水果之王，尽管它散发着强烈的气味。
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

教条的
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
他的教条的政治观点让讨论变得困难。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

可防御的 / 合理的
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
她的决定在法律上是可防御的。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

变音符号
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
‘简历’一词有变音符号，它改变了‘简历’的意思。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

短暂的恋情; 风流韵事
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
他与摄影的短暂关系只持续了几个月，之后他失去了兴趣。
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

皮肤学
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
Example
He studied dermatology at medical school.
他在医学院学习了皮肤学。
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

亵渎
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
河流被工业废物亵渎了。
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

受赠人
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
奖学金基金的受赠人表达了深深的感激之情。
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。
C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

废料
Meaning
worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities
Example
Most of his early writings were considered dross.
他的大部分早期作品被视为废料。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

由于吸湿而变成液体
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
糖不是黴變的，但鹽可以。
A2 noun /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/

Damage

损害; 损失
Meaning
physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness
Example
The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings.
暴风雨对沿海建筑物造成了重大损害。
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

扑灭 / 倒
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
消防员用水扑灭了火焰。
C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

脱毛
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
她决定在活动前脱毛她的腿。
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

洪水
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
该镇在几个小时内被大雨洪水淹没。
C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

示范者, 抗议者
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
示威者和平地穿过城市街道游行。
B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

捐赠; 贡献
Meaning
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving
Example
The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.
慷慨的捐赠帮助医院购买了新的医疗设备。
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

Meaning
Expressing great sorrow or distress.
Example
He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

折旧
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
五年后，汽车的折旧率很高。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

剧作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.
莎士比亚是历史上最伟大的剧作家之一。
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

嘲笑
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
评论家嘲笑了这部新电影，因其糟糕的剧本。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

恶魔的诡计
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
恶棍的恶作剧吓坏了镇上的人。
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

分离的, 疏远的
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
他住在远离城市的分离房子里。
C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

摧毁
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
火灾摧毁了森林。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

酒窝
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
她迷人的酒窝每次对孩子们微笑时都会出现。
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死亡 / 结束
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
公司突如其来的倒闭震惊了投资者。
C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

力的单位（厘米-克-秒制）
Meaning
A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.
Example
The physicist measured the force in dynes.
物理学家用代因测量力。
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

dejection

沮丧
Meaning
a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits
Example
She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.
她在听到坏消息后，处于一种沮丧的状态。
C1 noun /doʊ/

doe

母鹿
Meaning
a female deer, especially an adult one
Example
The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.
母鹿和她的小鹿在草地上吃草。
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

离题
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
她的故事充满了有趣的离题部分。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

黎明
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
他们在黎明时分开始了他们的旅程。
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。
C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

论文
Meaning
A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.
Example
The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.
教授就古代哲学进行了长篇论文。
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

十年
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
这个国家在过去的十年里发生了很大变化。
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

法令
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
国王发布了一个法令，要求所有公民支付额外税款。
B1 verb /dɪˈzɜːrv/

deserve

值得
Meaning
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
Example
She worked hard and deserves recognition.
她努力工作，值得认可。
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 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

Meaning
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Example
He is studying dendrology at the university.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

支离破碎
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
这部电影感觉支离破碎，很难跟上。
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
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。
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

神化
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
一些粉丝将他们的偶像神化。
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 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。
C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

谴责
Meaning
to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply
Example
Many people deplore the violence shown on television.
许多人谴责电视上展示的暴力。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

否认
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
该政治家对有争议的言论发表了强烈的否认。
C1 verb, noun /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

discredit

诋毁
Meaning
To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.
Example
The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public.
丑闻使这位政治家在公众眼中失去了信誉。
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。
A2 verb /daɪ/

die

死
Meaning
to stop living; to cease to exist
Example
The flowers will die without water.
花儿没有水就会死。
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

失望
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
我希望我的表现不会让你失望。
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

亵渎
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
破坏者用涂鸦亵渎了古老的寺庙墙壁。
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。
B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

不适
Meaning
A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.
Example
She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.
由于背部不适，她在椅子上移动。
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənz/

decisions

决定
Meaning
A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.
Example
Making the right decisions in time was key to the project's success.
及时做出正确的决定是项目成功的关键。
B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

蔑视
Meaning
To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.
Example
He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.
他忽视了警告标志并继续开车。
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 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。
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不和谐
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
文化不和谐造成了误解。
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。