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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。
C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

解散
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
政府决定在战争后解散军队。
C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

区分特征
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
人类的区分特征是他们的抽象思维能力。
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 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 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 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 /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。
A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

讨论
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
该项目需要更多的讨论,然后才能继续进行。
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

可疑的; 值得怀疑的; 不可靠的; 危险的或有风险的
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
这个交易听起来很可疑。
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。
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。
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

虚伪
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
她的虚伪在调查中被揭露出来。
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 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

洞察力
Meaning
The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.
Example
His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
他的商业决策中的洞察力让他成功。
A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

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 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 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 /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 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 /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

灾难
Meaning
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure
Example
The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.
地震是一次自然灾难,影响了成千上万的家庭。
C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

移交
Meaning
To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.
Example
The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.
责任将转交给新经理。
A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

荷兰的
Meaning
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
Example
She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
她喜欢17世纪的荷兰画作。
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。
C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

褪色
Meaning
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
Example
The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.
织物在阳光下被放置后开始褪色。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

偏离主要话题的倾向
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
演讲者的偏离主题的风格使得听讲变得困难。
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

二分法
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
传统与现代之间的二分法常常被讨论。
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 verb /dɪˈflɛkt/

deflect

偏离 / 避免
Meaning
to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly
Example
The shield deflected the incoming arrow.
盾牌偏离了来袭的箭。
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。
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

证人
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
证人在审判期间确认了陈述的准确性。
C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

剥夺
Meaning
to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets
Example
The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.
森林被非法伐木剥夺了树木。
C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

脱臼
Meaning
To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.
Example
He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.
他在踢足球时脱臼了肩膀。
C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Meaning
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
Example
The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.
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。
C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

放松管制
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
放松管制增加了电信行业的竞争。
C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

分权
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
分权促进区域自治。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

肮脏和阴沉的; 色彩暗淡
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
这座老建筑有肮脏的墙壁,需要粉刷。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

堕落
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Example
The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.
小说展示了财富如何败坏一个人的品格。
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 /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。
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

诽谤
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
他被恶意谣言诽谤。
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

打扰
Meaning
To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.
Example
I hope my request does not discommode you.
我希望我的请求不会给你带来不便。
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 /dæʃ/

dash

Meaning
to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently
Example
She dashed across the street to catch the bus.
A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

晚餐
Meaning
the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening
Example
The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.
全家在晚上7点聚集在一起吃晚餐。
C2 noun /ˌdoʊ.məˈstɪs.ə.ti/

domesticity

家庭生活
Meaning
Life at home or devotion to family life.
Example
She enjoys the domesticity of cooking and gardening.
她喜欢做饭和园艺的家庭生活。
B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

滴落
Meaning
to fall or let fall in drops
Example
Water was dripping from the broken pipe.
水从破裂的管道中滴下来。
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 /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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

住所
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
他宣布加拿大为他的法定住所。
C1 verb /druːp/

droop

下垂
Meaning
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
Example
The flowers began to droop in the heat.
花朵在热量下开始下垂。
A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

垃圾桶
Meaning
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
Example
Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.
请在使用后将纸张丢进垃圾桶。
B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

绝望
Meaning
the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless
Example
After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.
失去工作后,他陷入了绝望,无法看到前进的任何路。
C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

矜持
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
她给了他一个矜持的微笑。
A2 noun /dɪər/

Deer

鹿
Meaning
a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male
Example
We saw a beautiful deer grazing in the meadow.
我们在草地上看到一只美丽的鹿正在吃草。
A2 noun dɪˈveləpmənt

development

发展
Meaning
The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.
Example
Development of Bengali society was hindered.
孟加拉社会的发展受到了阻碍。
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

向下
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
球沿坡道向下滚动。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

恶魔般的
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
士兵们以恶魔般的愤怒作战。
C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

发电机; 一个充满能量和热情的人
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
她是公司成功背后的真正动力源。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

美味佳肴; 一种精致或昂贵的食物;
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
厨师准备了一道当地的美味佳肴,这道菜在整个地区都很有名。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

Meaning
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
Example
She felt despondent after losing her job.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛmbələr/

dissembler

伪君子
Meaning
a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender
Example
The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans.
那位政治家被指控是一个从不透露自己真实计划的伪君子。
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 /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

命运; 天命; 预定的道路
Meaning
the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course
Example
She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.
她相信,遇到他是她的命运,注定要发生。
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。
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

古老的照片
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
博物馆展出了一张亚伯拉罕·林肯的稀有达盖尔类型照片。
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 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。
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。
A2 verb /dɪˈpend/

depend

依赖
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
Children depend on their parents for care.
孩子们依赖他们的父母照顾。
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。
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。
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 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。
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。
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 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

顽强
Meaning
showing stubborn determination and persistence
Example
She succeeded through dogged determination.
她通过顽强的决心取得了成功。
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

细节
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
她详细解释了计划。
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。
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。
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 noun /dʌv/

Dove

鸽子
Meaning
a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace
Example
The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.
白鸽平静地飞翔在蓝天上。
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。
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 verb /dʌb/

dub

配音
Meaning
to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording
Example
The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.
这部电影为国际发行而配音成多种语言。
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

浸湿
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
突如其来的大雨让场上的球员全部湿透。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/

disavow

否认
Meaning
to deny responsibility for or connection with something
Example
He disavowed any involvement in the scandal.
他否认参与了丑闻。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdɪs.təns/

Distance

距离
Meaning
the length of space between two points; remoteness in place, time, or relationship
Example
The distance between the two cities is approximately three hundred kilometers.
这两座城市之间的距离大约是三百公里。
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

精确描述
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
艺术家以复杂的细节描述了场景。
C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

幸福
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

令人作呕
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
垃圾桶散发的气味非常令人作呕。
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。
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

下降 / 血统
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
登山者从山顶开始下降。
B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

谨慎的
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
她对他们谈话的细节非常谨慎。
B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

部门
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
公司有一个专门的部门负责研究和开发。
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。
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 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。
B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

脱水
Meaning
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
Example
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.
脱水可能导致疲劳和困惑。
B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

深海
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
许多深海生物为了生存而产生生物发光。
B2 noun /den/

Den

洞穴;舒适的房间;非法活动的场所
Meaning
a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities
Example
The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.
狐狸在感到危险接近时消失在它的洞穴里。
A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

危险
Meaning
likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe
Example
Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.
在冰雪路面上开车很危险。
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。
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。
C2 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

除叶
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
农民在收获前除叶了田地。
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。
B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

纪录片
Meaning
A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.
Example
We watched a documentary about climate change.
我们观看了关于气候变化的纪录片。
B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

草率地丢弃或放下某物
Meaning
to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly
Example
He dumped all the trash into the bin.
他把所有的垃圾都扔进了垃圾桶。
C1 verb /dɪsˈkleɪm/

disclaim

否认
Meaning
to deny responsibility or connection with something
Example
The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident.
公司否认对此事故负责。
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 /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

快乐; 愉悦
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
孩子们的笑声让她的心充满了纯粹的快乐。
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

奉献的
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
她是一个奉献的母亲,总是把孩子们放在第一位。
B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

跳水
Meaning
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
Example
He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.
他决定在炎热的日子里跳进游泳池。
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

明确地
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
我明天一定会参加会议。