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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 /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 ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

退化
Meaning
The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.
Example
The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.
大脑细胞的退化导致认知能力下降。
C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

朗诵
Meaning
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
Example
Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.
她的朗诵在比赛中吸引了观众。
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

坡度
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
他们小心地爬下了山坡。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

十克
Meaning
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Example
The package weighed exactly one decagram.
包裹的重量正好是一个十克。
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。
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

潮湿且寒冷
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
地下室又黑又潮湿，弥漫着一股霉味。
C1 adjective /ˈdrɪəri/

dreary

沉闷的 / 阴沉的
Meaning
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
Example
The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy.
漫长而阴沉的冬天让每个人都感到沮丧。
C1 verb diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz

desensitize

脱敏
Meaning
To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.
Example
Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people.
持续的暴力暴露可能会使人们麻木。
A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

期间
Meaning
throughout the course of a period of time
Example
I fell asleep during the movie.
我在看电影的时候睡着了。
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 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

贫困
Meaning
Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.
Example
The program provides support to disadvantaged children.
该计划为贫困儿童提供支持。
C1 noun /ˈdrʌdʒəri/

drudgery

艰苦而单调的工作
Meaning
Hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine.
她想逃离她日常生活的单调工作。
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

灵巧
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
他在弹钢琴时的灵巧让观众惊讶。
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 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 /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。
B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

点
Meaning
a small round mark or spot
Example
She drew a red dot on the paper.
她在纸上画了一个红点。
C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

欺骗; 欺诈; 谎言
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
当关于他资历的真相浮出水面时，他的欺骗行为被揭露了。
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

区分
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
区分真相和谣言可能很困难。
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。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

声名狼藉
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
记者避免住在城市的声名狼藉地区。
C2 noun /ˌdɪləˈtænt/

dilettante

外行
Meaning
A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.
Example
He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.
他在艺术界被视为外行，因为他缺乏正式的训练。
C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

指控 / 公共谴责
Meaning
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
Example
The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.
记者的文章是对腐败的强烈指控。
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

神性
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
神父谈到了灵魂的神性。
A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

怀疑; 不信任; 疑虑
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
她毫不怀疑自己做出了正确的决定。
C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

外交官
Meaning
A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.
Example
The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.
外交官以极大的技巧处理了谈判。
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

双元音
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
单词 'coin' 包含一个双元音。
C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

勤奋
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
成功需要耐心和勤奋。
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 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 /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 /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/

discombobulate

困惑
Meaning
to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order
Example
The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him.
突如其来的问题似乎让他感到困惑。
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

打乱
Meaning
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.
出乎意料的问题似乎让她不知所措。
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 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。
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

延迟
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
航班因恶劣天气被延误。
B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

主导的; 有影响力的; 最重要的
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
主导的球员控制了整场篮球比赛。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdjuː.ti/

Duty

责任
Meaning
something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation
Example
It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.
作为公民，我们有责任在选举中投票。
B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/

Dramatic

戏剧性的; 突然且惊人; 激动人心且印象深刻
Meaning
relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive
Example
The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
戏剧性的日落将天空涂上了明亮的色彩。
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 /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

悬挂
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
钥匙从他的腰带上悬挂。
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

舞蹈家
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
舞蹈家在舞台上优雅地表演。
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。
B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

区
Meaning
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
Example
She lives in the northern district of the city.
她住在城市的北区。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

挖掘
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
考古学家从遗址中挖掘出古代遗骸。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

deadpan

面无表情
Meaning
Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.
Example
She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice.
她以完全面无表情的声音讲了笑话。
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 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

戏剧性地
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
在活动后，销售额戏剧性地增长了。
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

剂量
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
医生每六小时开一次药物的剂量。
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。
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 /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 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。
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊ.di/

dowdy

过时的 / 旧式的
Meaning
unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance
Example
She wore a dowdy dress to the party.
她穿了一件过时的裙子参加聚会。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

减轻负担
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
她通过与朋友分享担忧，解除了自己的负担。
C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

挽歌
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
合唱团在葬礼上唱了一首庄严的挽歌。
C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

劝阻
Meaning
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
Example
Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.
她的劝阻阻止了他做一个糟糕的投资。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

令人不安
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
他那令人不安的问题让大家在座位上不舒服地动来动去。
B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

危险地
Meaning
in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily
Example
He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.
他在高速公路上开得非常危险。
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。
C1 noun /ˌdev.əˈtiː/

Devotee

信徒; 崇拜者
Meaning
a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something
Example
As a devotee of classical music, she attended every concert in the city.
作为古典音乐的信徒，她参加了城市中的每一场音乐会。
C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

统治
Meaning
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
Example
The empire sought domination over its neighbors.
帝国寻求对其邻国的统治。
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 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

虚伪的
Meaning
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness
Example
She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.
她给出了一个虚伪的借口来错过会议。
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。
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

抗旱
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
抗旱作物可以在干旱条件下生存。
A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

指导
Meaning
to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions
Example
She directed the team to complete the project on time.
她指示团队按时完成项目。
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。
A2 noun dɪˈvaɪs

device

设备, 工具, 电子设备
Meaning
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
Example
This device improves efficiency in data processing.
该设备提高了数据处理的效率。
C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

Meaning
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
Example
Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.
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 /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。
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

堕落
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
曾经繁荣的帝国开始衰退成混乱。
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。
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

欲望
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
他有强烈的欲望去环游世界。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

披露
Meaning
to reveal or make information known; to expose
Example
The company must disclose all financial information.
公司必须披露所有的财务信息。
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

持续时间
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
会议持续了两个小时。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

令人不安
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
关于事故的新闻令人深感不安。
C2 noun /dəˈkɔɪt/

Dacoit

强盗
Meaning
a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar
Example
The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers.
这个村庄被一群强盗所恐吓，他们抢劫了旅行者。
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。
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。
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.
B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

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 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 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

赶走
Meaning
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
Example
The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.
部队把敌人从山丘上赶了下去。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

数字的
Meaning
Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
Example
The world is shifting towards a digital economy.
世界正在转向数字经济。
C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

干玫瑰花瓣
Meaning
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
Example
The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.
这道甜点用干玫瑰花瓣装饰。
C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

错觉
Meaning
A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
Example
He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.
他生活在他自己是不可战胜的错觉中。
C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

英俊; 魅力; 自信;
Meaning
stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
Example
He looked dashing in his new suit.
他穿上新西装看起来英俊。
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

脏的; 沾有污渍的; 不愉快的; 道德败坏的
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
做饭后厨房是脏的。
C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

使不满
Meaning
to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy
Example
The poor service dissatisfies many customers.
糟糕的服务让许多顾客不满意。
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 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

可推断的
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
解决方案可以从提供的数据中推断出来。
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。
C2 noun /dɪˈtrækʃən/

detraction

贬低
Meaning
The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.
Example
Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.
她对他人的不断贬低使她变得不受欢迎。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

卑劣
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
他卑劣的行为震惊了整个社区。
A2 noun /dɪˈzɜːrt/

dessert

甜点
Meaning
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
Example
We had ice cream for dessert after dinner.
我们晚餐后吃了冰淇淋作为甜点。
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。
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 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。
B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

纪律
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
纪律有助于保持专注和生产力。
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

颓废的, 奢华的
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
派对充满了颓废的奢华与过度。
C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

谵妄
Meaning
An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.
Example
The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.
患者在手术后由于强烈的药物而经历了谵妄。
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

干鱼
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
干鱼是在许多沿海地区受欢迎的腌制食品。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /djuːˈɛt/

duet

二重奏
Meaning
a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists
Example
They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.
他们在舞台上共同演唱了一首美丽的二重奏。