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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。
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 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

威吓
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
陡峭的攀登没有让经验丰富的登山者气馁。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

减速
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
汽车接近红绿灯时开始减速。
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。
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 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

胡言乱语
Meaning
silly or nonsensical talk
Example
The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.
政治家的演讲充满了无意义的胡言乱语。
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

尊严，尊重，自尊
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
尽管面临困难，她在整个考验过程中保持了尊严。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

著名女歌手
Meaning
a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star
Example
The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.
这位流行歌后在欢呼的人群前演唱了她的最新热曲。
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。
C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

衰败
Meaning
the state of being old, weak, and worn out
Example
The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.
曾经伟大的帝国陷入了衰败。
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

平坦、薄且圆的物体
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
他把音乐碟片插入了播放器。
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。
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 /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。
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。
B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

挖掘
Meaning
to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.
Example
They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.
他们决定为新树挖一个洞。
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。
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 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

区分
Meaning
To recognize or make a distinction between things.
Example
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
重要的是区分事实和意见。
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。
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。
C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

脱掉（帽子）表示尊敬
Meaning
to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect
Example
He doffed his hat as the procession passed.
他在队伍经过时摘下了帽子。
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

直接
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
她直接与经理讨论了她的担忧。
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。
B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

深深地; 强烈地; 深刻地
Meaning
to a great depth; intensely; profoundly
Example
She breathed deeply before making her decision.
她在做决定前深深地吸了一口气。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

褪色
Meaning
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
Example
Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.
阳光暴露导致织物褪色。
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。
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。
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

明显的
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
他的行为发生了明显的变化。
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 verb /dɪp/

dip

浸泡
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
她把面包浸入汤中。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

沮喪
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
比赛失利后，团队看起来沮丧。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

Meaning
Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.
Example
He was too diffident to ask a question in class.
C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

外交里程碑
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
举办峰会是一个外交里程碑。
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.
B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

动态
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
生活在动态的河流中流动。
A1 verb /driːm/

dream

梦想
Meaning
to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for
Example
I often dream about flying in the sky.
我常常梦想在天空中飞翔。
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.
C1 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

耐用性
Meaning
The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
Example
The durability of materials affects performance.
材料的耐用性会影响性能。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

尽职的；尊敬的；顺从的
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
她是一个尽职的女儿，总是帮助她的父母。
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

欺诈
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
公司被指控试图欺骗投资者。
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

争论
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
两位学者之间的争论持续了好几个小时。
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。
C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

解散
Meaning
to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization
Example
The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.
俱乐部在二十年的活动后决定解散。
C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

外交解决方案
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
和平需要外交解决方案。
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

怀疑的; 不确定的; 对某事感到不确定
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
我对这个项目的成功表示怀疑。
C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

偏差
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
这本书研究了城市青少年文化中的偏差。
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。
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 verb /dæm/

damn

Meaning
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
Example
He damned the unfair system in his speech.
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

最后期限;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
提交项目的截止日期是下周五。
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 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

使不安
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
面试官的难题让候选人感到不安。
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。
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

持不同政见者
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
在辩论期间，只听到了少数持不同政见者的声音。
A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

美元
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries
Example
I need five dollars to buy this book.
我需要五美元来买这本书。
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 /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

堕落
Meaning
moral corruption; wickedness
Example
The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.
这部电影描绘了腐化社会的道德堕落。
C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

谴责
Meaning
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
Example
Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.
许多活动家谴责毁灭雨林。
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

排水
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
糟糕的排水系统导致了邻里的洪水。
C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

通货紧缩
Meaning
Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.
Example
Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.
通货紧缩往往导致消费者支出减少。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

欺骗的
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
她给了一个欺骗性的回答，以掩盖真相。
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 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

资产剥离
Meaning
the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets
Example
The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.
子公司的资产剥离于去年完成。
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

深思熟虑
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
协议在经过长时间的深思熟虑后最终确定。
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmɪtər/

decameter

十米
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.
Example
The field was measured in decameters for accuracy.
为了准确起见，田地是用十米为单位进行测量的。
B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

欺骗
Meaning
the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived
Example
The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.
魔术师的欺骗让观众对看似不可能的魔法惊讶不已。
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

低俗诗句
Meaning
Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.
Example
The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.
诗人的作品被评论家视为单纯的低俗诗句。
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

干燥的; 无湿气或液体; 无聊
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
沙漠的气候非常干燥。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

脱离
Meaning
To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.
Example
He tried to disengage from the heated argument.
他试图从激烈的争论中脱离。
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。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

废弃的
Meaning
in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person
Example
The old factory stood derelict for decades.
那座老工厂废弃了几十年。
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

遥远的
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
我们可以看到地平线上远处的山。
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

疾病
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
医生正在研究治疗这种疾病的方法。
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。
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 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

多样化
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
多样化有助于降低投资风险。
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。
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 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。
B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

致命的; 死亡的; 危险的
Meaning
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal
Example
The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.
致命的毒药立即杀死了这株植物。
C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

消毒
Meaning
The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.
Example
Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.
厨房电器需要频繁消毒。
B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

密集地
Meaning
In a closely compacted or crowded manner.
Example
The area is densely covered with trees.
这个区域密集地覆盖着树木。
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 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

可疑的
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
在听到他的借口后，她用可疑的眼神看着他。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

停用，废弃
Meaning
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
Example
The company became defunct after the financial crisis.
这家公司在金融危机后不再运作。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

德拉克马
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.
Example
The old coin collection included a silver drachma.
这枚古老的硬币收藏包括一枚银德拉克马。
C2 noun /dɪsˈtɛmpər/

distemper

一种影响动物的病毒性疾病，特别是狗
Meaning
a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder
Example
The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care.
这只狗被诊断为患有犬瘟热，需要立即治疗。
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 verb /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/

deliquesce

通过吸收空气中的水分变为液体
Meaning
to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room.
盐开始在潮湿的房间里变成液体。
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

挪用公款
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
会计被指控挪用公司资金。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdaɪət/

diet

饮食
Meaning
the kinds of food that a person usually eats
Example
He follows a strict vegetarian diet.
他遵循严格的素食饮食。
C2 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

监禁
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
囚犯在被释放之前在监禁中度过了多年。
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

虚假的
Meaning
Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
Example
His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.
他的承诺被证明是具有误导性的和不可信的。
C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

某物减少或减弱力量、效果或兴奋
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
旅行的取消降低了他们的热情。
C1 verb /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

denigrate

贬低
Meaning
to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
Example
He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.
他很快就贬低了同事们的成就。
C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

阅读障碍
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
老师使用了特殊的方法来帮助患有阅读障碍的学生。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

demonstrable

可证明的
Meaning
clearly able to be shown or proven
Example
There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.
有可证明的证据表明他是无辜的。
C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

沙漠化
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
森林砍伐加速了沙漠化。
B1 noun /dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery

发现
Meaning
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
Example
The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.
青霉素的发现改变了医学历史。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

下降的
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
河流沿着向下的河道朝着山谷流去。
C2 noun /ˈdoʊneɪtər/

donator

捐赠者
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.
Example
The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum.
捐赠者在捐赠了一大笔钱后希望保持匿名。
C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

重要人物
Meaning
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
Example
Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.
几位外国重要人物出席了国宴。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

钻石
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
她把钻石戒指戴在手指上。
C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

偏离
Meaning
To depart from an established course or normal pattern.
Example
He tends to deviate from the original plan.
他倾向于偏离原计划。
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

结局
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
这部小说的结局既令人惊讶又令人满意。
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

多样化的
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
公司采纳了多样化的商业战略来降低风险。
C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

民粹主义者
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
人群受到了民粹主义者激烈演讲的影响。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

戏剧
Meaning
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
Example
She loves watching historical drama series.
她喜欢观看历史剧集。
C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

反对
Meaning
To disapprove of or discourage something.
Example
The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.
老师强烈反对考试中的作弊行为。
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。