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 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

抑郁症

Meaning

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn

Example

The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.

治疗师通过认知行为疗法帮助她应对抑郁症。

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。

B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

洗涤剂

Meaning

a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes

Example

She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.

她为洗衣服买了一个新的洗涤剂品牌。

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 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning

causing harm or injury

Example

The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.

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 /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 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 /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 /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

假人 / 傻瓜

Meaning

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

Example

The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.

裁缝用假人展示了这件衣服。

B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

维度

Meaning

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

Example

Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.

可再生项目为城市规划增添了一个新的维度。

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。

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 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 /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

优异; 卓越; 荣誉

Meaning

a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

Example

She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.

她以优异的成绩毕业，获得了班级最高荣誉。

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 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 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 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

具有欺骗性的

Meaning

Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.

Example

Appearances can be deceptive.

外表可能具有欺骗性。

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.

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 /drɪl/

drill

钻头

Meaning

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

Example

The students took part in a fire drill at school.

学生们参加了学校的火灾演习。

B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深色

Meaning

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

Example

The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.

艺术家使用深色调来创造戏剧性的效果。

B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

禁用

Meaning

to make something unable to function or operate

Example

The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.

技术人员暂时禁用了报警系统。

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 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

令人沮丧的

Meaning

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.

教练的令人沮丧的话语影响了球队的士气。

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 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。

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 /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 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。

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 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 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 /duːm/

doom

厄运

Meaning

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

Example

The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.

古老的预言预示了这座城市的厄运。

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。

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 /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 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

谴责

Meaning

To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.

Example

The leader denounced corruption in his speech.

领导人在他的演讲中谴责了腐败。

B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

痛苦

Meaning

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.

当他听到坏消息时，他感到深深的痛苦。

B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

绝望

Meaning

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

Example

The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.

当水源耗尽时，情况变得绝望。

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 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

Meaning

causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting

Example

The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.

B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

沮喪

Meaning

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

Example

She felt depressed after losing her job.

失去工作後，她感到沮喪。

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 /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 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。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

离婚

Meaning

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

Example

After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.

经过多年的冲突，他们决定离婚。

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 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

森林砍伐

Meaning

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

Example

Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.

森林砍伐加速了生物多样性的丧失。

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 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 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 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

痛苦

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.

听到坏消息后，她看起来很痛苦。

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 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。

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 /dɔːn/

Dawn

黎明

Meaning

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something

Example

The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.

渔民们在黎明前出海，赶上早潮。

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。

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 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

莫林加荚

Meaning

long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries

Example

The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.

鼓槌为传统鱼咖喱增添了独特的风味。

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 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 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 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。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

令人不悦

Meaning

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

Example

The weather was cold and disagreeable.

天气寒冷且令人不悦。

B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

披露

Meaning

the action of making something known or public

Example

The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.

公司财务状况的披露被延迟了。

B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

不赞成

Meaning

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

Example

Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.

她的父母对她辍学的决定表现出明显的不赞成。

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 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 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

理想的

Meaning

worth having or wanting; attractive

Example

The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.

房子的地理位置非常理想，视野极好。

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 /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

不服从的

Meaning

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

Example

The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.

不听话的孩子拒绝遵守规则。

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 /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 /dɛk/

deck

甲板 / 平台

Meaning

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

Example

We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.

我们从渡船的上层甲板上欣赏日落。

B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

可怕的; 恐怖的; 可憎的

Meaning

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

Example

The weather was dreadful during our vacation.

假期期间，天气很可怕。

B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

派遣

Meaning

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

Example

A team was dispatched quickly.

一支队伍被迅速派遣。

B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

牙科的

Meaning

relating to teeth or dentistry

Example

She goes for a dental checkup every six months.

她每六个月进行一次牙科检查。

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 /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 /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 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 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 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

沮丧; 惊恐

Meaning

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

令我们失望的是，由于恶劣天气，音乐会被取消了。

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 /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

分母

Meaning

the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation

Example

In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.

在分数3/4中，数字4是分母。

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。

B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

打扰

Meaning

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

Example

Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.

请不要在我学习时打扰我。

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 verb /dreɪn/

drain

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

Example

He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.

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。

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 ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

奉献

Meaning

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.

Example

His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.

他的奉献为印度科学奠定了基础。

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 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Meaning

a young duck

Example

The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.

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 /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 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 /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。

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 /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

密度

Meaning

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

Example

The density of population in the city center is extremely high.

市中心的人口密度极高。

B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

摧毁

Meaning

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

Example

The hurricane devastated the coastal town.

飓风摧毁了海岸城镇。

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 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 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 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 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

推迟

Meaning

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.

Example

The meeting was deferred until next week.

会议推迟到下周。

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 /dɪˈrɛktəri/

demographic

人口统计学的

Meaning

Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Example

The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.

公司在推出产品之前会分析人口统计学趋势。

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.

B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

人口统计学

Meaning

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Example

Demographics help in targeted advertising.

人口统计有助于定向广告。

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。

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 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

双重地

Meaning

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

Example

She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.

在赢得奖项并获得晋升后，她感到双倍幸运。

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 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。