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。

B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

定义

Meaning

a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept

Example

The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.

字典给出了这个词的明确定义。

C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

专制

Meaning

exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way

Example

The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.

国王的专制统治使人民陷入了痛苦。

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 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

激昂的演讲风格

Meaning

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way

Example

The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.

这位政治家的激昂演讲风格让一些人印象深刻，但让另一些人感到恼火。

C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

贬低的

Meaning

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Example

The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.

文章包含了对政治家的贬低评论。

C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

心不在焉

Meaning

deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief

Example

He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.

在听到悲伤的消息后，他看起来心不在焉。

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。

C1 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

取消资格

Meaning

to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible

Example

The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.

裁判决定因作弊而取消球员资格。

C1 noun /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

debacle

灾难

Meaning

A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.

Example

The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.

公司的糟糕管理导致了财政灾难。

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。

C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

不赞成 / 反感

Meaning

disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval

Example

The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.

新政策在公众中失宠。

C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

缺乏自信

Meaning

Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.

Example

Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.

她的缺乏自信让她很难在公众面前发言。

B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

取决于

Meaning

Being contingent on or influenced by something.

Example

The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.

计划的成功取决于团队的努力。

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。

A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

毒品

Meaning

a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance

Example

The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.

医生为这种疾病开了新药。

C1 noun /dɪn/

din

噪音

Meaning

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

Example

The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.

外面交通的噪音让集中注意力变得困难。

C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

确定的

Meaning

having exact and definite limits or form

Example

The contract is for a determinate period of two years.

合同是为期两年的确定期限。

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。

B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

动态

Meaning

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

Example

The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.

团队的动态在新经理加入后发生了变化。

B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

辩护

Meaning

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

Example

The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.

律师努力工作为她的客户辩护。

C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

沙丘

Meaning

A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.

Example

The children played on the sand dune by the beach.

孩子们在海滩旁的沙丘上玩耍。

C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

堕落

Meaning

The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.

Example

The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.

这部小说描绘了一个腐化社会的道德堕落。

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 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

昏暗

Meaning

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

Example

The room was dimly lit by a single candle.

房间被一根蜡烛微弱地照亮。

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。

C1 verb /dɪˈnəʊt/

denote

表示

Meaning

To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.

Example

A red flag denotes danger.

红旗表示危险。

A1 noun /dæd/

dad

爸爸

Meaning

an informal term for father

Example

My dad taught me how to ride a bike.

我爸爸教我骑自行车。

A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

危险

Meaning

The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.

Example

The hikers were in great danger during the storm.

徒步旅行者在暴风雨中处于极大危险中。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

体面

Meaning

conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality

Example

He found a decent job after months of searching.

他在几个月的寻找后找到了一份体面的工作。

B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

沙拉酱 / 调味料混合物

Meaning

a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound

Example

She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.

她用意大利沙拉酱准备了一道美味的沙拉。

A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

枣

Meaning

sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees

Example

Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.

日期通常在斋月期间食用，用来打破禁食。

B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

拆除

Meaning

the act or process of destroying a building or structure

Example

The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.

拆除旧工厂花了好几个星期。

A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

disagree

不同意

Meaning

to have a different opinion; to not agree

Example

I disagree with your assessment of the situation.

我不同意你对这个情况的评估。

B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

部署

Meaning

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

Example

The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.

新软件的部署成功完成。

C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

激烈的抨击

Meaning

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

Example

The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.

这位政治家对他的对手发起了激烈的抨击。

A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

鼓

Meaning

a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends

Example

The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.

鼓手在他的鼓组上保持了完美的节拍。

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.

C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

变形

Meaning

to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort

Example

The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.

高温开始使塑料容器变形。

C2 noun /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

碎屑

Meaning

Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.

Example

The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.

洪水后，河岸被碎屑覆盖。

C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

延展性强

Meaning

capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced

Example

Gold is a very ductile metal.

黄金是一种非常延展的金属。

C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

简短的歌曲

Meaning

a short, simple song or poem

Example

She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.

她一边做饭一边唱着愉快的小歌曲。

C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

教派, 价值

Meaning

a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency

Example

The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.

这座教堂属于一个新教教派。

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 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

分歧的

Meaning

Tending to be different or develop in different directions

Example

Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.

分歧的政策在合作中带来了挑战。

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。

B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

防御; 保护

Meaning

the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support

Example

The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.

该国加强了其防御系统，以应对潜在威胁。

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 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。

A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

打算

Meaning

a group of twelve

Example

She bought a dozen eggs from the market.

她从市场上买了十二个鸡蛋。

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。

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。

A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

方向, 指令

Meaning

the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do

Example

He asked for directions to the train station.

他询问了去火车站的方向。

C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

大丽花

Meaning

a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn

Example

She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.

她在去年夏天在花园里种了五颜六色的大丽花。

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。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

无私

Meaning

not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral

Example

The judge remained disinterested in the case.

法官在案件中保持无私。

C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

支付

Meaning

The payment of money from a fund.

Example

The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.

公司的工资支付被延迟了。

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 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

超脱

Meaning

The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.

Example

Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.

佛教哲学鼓励从物质欲望中解脱。

C2 noun /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

disjunction

分裂

Meaning

A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.

Example

There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice.

理论与实践之间存在明显的分裂。

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。

A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

描述

Meaning

A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.

Example

His description was vivid.

他的描述非常生动。

C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

干燥剂

Meaning

a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry

Example

Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.

硅胶包通常作为干燥剂用于包装中。

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。

C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

恶化

Meaning

The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.

不良维护导致材料恶化。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/

dissimilar

不同

Meaning

Not alike; different.

Example

Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar.

虽然他们是双胞胎，但他们的个性不同。

C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

干燥的

Meaning

completely dried, having had all moisture removed

Example

The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.

博物馆展示了干燥的植物标本。

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。

B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

需求；消费者对商品或服务的需求

Meaning

an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services

Example

The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.

近年来，有机食品的需求显著增加。

C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

大雨; 突如其来的暴雨

Meaning

a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall

Example

The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.

突如其来的暴雨让所有人措手不及，淋湿了户外的活动。

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 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。

C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

黄昏; 傍晚

Meaning

the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight

Example

They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.

他们在黄昏时分在海滩上走，观看日落。

C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

界定

Meaning

the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something

Example

The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.

艺术家对风景的界定非常准确。

C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

差异, 不一致, 矛盾

Meaning

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

Example

The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.

审计揭示了报告的收入与实际收入之间的差异。

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 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

蒸馏师

Meaning

A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.

Example

The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.

蒸馏师在去年推出了一款新品牌的威士忌。

C2 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

Meaning

the scientific study of trees and woody plants

Example

He is studying dendrology at the university.

C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

档案

Meaning

A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.

Example

The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.

律师向法庭提交了一个证据档案。

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。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

破坏性

Meaning

causing damage; harmful

Example

The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.

飓风对沿海地区造成了极大的破坏。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

贫困的; 极其贫穷的; 无钱无物

Meaning

extremely poor; without money or possessions

Example

Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.

许多家庭在经济崩溃后变得贫困。

C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

冷漠

Meaning

lack of interest or concern

Example

His disinterest in the project was obvious.

他对这个项目的冷漠是显而易见的。

C1 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

Meaning

To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

Example

The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.

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。

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.

A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

尽管

Meaning

Without being affected by; in spite of.

Example

He continued his work despite the difficulties.

尽管有困难，他继续工作。

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。

A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

Meaning

A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.

Example

They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.

C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

暴君

Meaning

a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way

Example

The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.

暴君以恐惧和暴力统治国家。

C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

划界

Meaning

the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division

Example

The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.

公共和私人土地之间的划界已被明确标记。

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。

A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

设计师

Meaning

a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something

Example

The fashion designer presented her new collection.

时尚设计师展示了她的新系列。

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。

B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

飞镖/迅速奔跑

Meaning

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Example

The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.

猫迅速穿过街道以避开汽车。

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。

B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

灰尘

Meaning

Fine particles of matter.

Example

Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.

路上的灰尘是城市地区的主要污染物。

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。

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 /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。

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。

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 /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Meaning

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.

Example

Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.

A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

十二月

Meaning

the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

December is usually cold in many countries.

十二月在许多国家通常很冷。

B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

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.

B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

消化

Meaning

to break down food in the body; to think about and understand

Example

It takes time to digest a heavy meal.

要花时间消化一顿丰盛的饭菜。

C1 noun ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən

deposition

沉积，沉积物的沉降过程

Meaning

The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.

Example

River deposition leads to the formation of new landmasses.

河流沉积导致新陆地的形成。

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 adjective /dræb/

drab

单调

Meaning

Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.

Example

The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.

这个房间因为灰色的墙壁和昏暗的灯光显得很单调。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

碎片

Meaning

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

Example

Debris in the eyes causes irritation.

眼睛里的碎片会引起刺激。

C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

不活跃; 睡着的; 暂时挂起的; 当前不活跃

Meaning

inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active

Example

The volcano has been dormant for over a century.

火山已经休眠了一个多世纪。

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。

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！