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C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

不信者
Meaning
a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea
Example
He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.
因为拒绝传统信仰，他被称为不信者。
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

畸形; 身体畸形
Meaning
a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation
Example
The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.
事故导致他左手出现了永久性畸形。
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。
C1 verb /dɪˈzɪst/

desist

Meaning
to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Example
The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

混乱
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
他的桌子完全处于混乱状态。
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

独裁的
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
他的独裁风格使他在同事中不受欢迎。
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

分歧
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
这两条路在路口分开。
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 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

冒险的
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
现在投资这家公司看起来非常冒险。
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 /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

黎明
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
他们在黎明时分开始了他们的旅程。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

Meaning
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
Example
She felt despondent after losing her job.
C1 noun /ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Doomsday

世界末日; 最后的审判日
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.
传教士谈到了世界末日和灵性准备的重要性。
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。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

解开
Meaning
To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.
Example
She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.
她试图把头发从树枝上解开。
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

严厉
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
他严厉的表情让会议变得不舒服。
C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

顺从的
Meaning
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
Example
The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.
顺从的小狗很快学会了新把戏。
C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

胁迫
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
她在胁迫下签署了合同。
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

精致而美丽
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
她戴着一条由珍珠做的精致项链。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

减少
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
空气污染减少了。
C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

欺骗
Meaning
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
Example
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.
他欺骗自己认为自己可以不训练就赢得比赛。
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。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

取代
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
新技术将取代许多传统的制造业工作。
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 /diːˈfɒrɪst/

deforest

Meaning
to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale
Example
The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture.
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。
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

被告
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
被告对所有对他提出的指控表示不认罪。
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

损害
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
传播虚假信息对社区是一种损害。
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

严重的; 紧急的; 可怕的
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
该国正面临严重的经济危机。
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。
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.
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。
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

专制主义
Meaning
absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way
Example
The people revolted against the era of despotism.
人民反抗了专制主义的时代。
C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

降职
Meaning
to reduce to a lower rank or position
Example
The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.
经理决定因表现不佳而降职。
C1 noun dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

discrepancies

差异
Meaning
Differences between things that should be the same
Example
Discrepancies in regulations delay progress.
规则中的差异延迟了进展。
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 /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

榴莲
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
榴莲在东南亚被誉为水果之王，尽管它散发着强烈的气味。
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 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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

神祇
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
这座寺庙奉献给一位印度神祇。
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 /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 /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。
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。
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

去中心化
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
去中心化的系统允许在地方层级进行更多的控制。
C1 noun ˈdaɪ.nə.sti

dynasty

王朝
Meaning
A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.
Example
The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.
明朝统治了中国几个世纪。
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 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

诽谤
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
该报因诽谤被起诉。
C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

叛变
Meaning
The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.
Example
The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.
这位政治家的叛变让他的支持者感到震惊。
C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

双拼房
Meaning
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
Example
They live in a duplex near the city center.
他们住在市中心附近的一座双拼房里。
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

匮乏
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
在饥荒期间，食物短缺。
C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

毁容
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
火灾毁容了那座老建筑。
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。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

分散的
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
分散的人口使得提供公共服务变得困难。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

龙般的
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
新的规定被批评为龙般的。
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。
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
C1 adjective ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl

detrimental

有害的
Meaning
Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.
Example
Pollution has detrimental effects on fertility.
污染对生育力有害。
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。
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 verb /dɛlv/

delve

Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

推断
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
从证据来看，侦探推断出嫌疑人是在撒谎。
C1 noun /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

偏差；偏离既定路线
Meaning
the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards
Example
Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.
任何偏离既定程序的行为都必须立即报告。
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

疯狂
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
那个疯狂的人在街上大喊胡言乱语。
C1 adjective /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

减少
Meaning
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
Example
The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.
村民依赖着逐渐减少的水资源。
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 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。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

狡猾
Meaning
Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.
Example
He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.
他使用了一个狡猾的计划来控制公司。
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。
C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

失望
Meaning
to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed
Example
The scandal disillusioned many voters.
丑闻让许多选民失望。
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

陈述的
Meaning
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
Example
A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.
陈述句只是陈述一个事实或意见。
C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

贬低
Meaning
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
Example
The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.
经理用粗鲁的言辞贬低了他的员工。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

下船/下飞机
Meaning
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.
乘客在着陆后从飞机上下来。
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。
C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

损害，伤害，败坏
Meaning
Harm, damage, impairment.
Example
Smoking is a detriment to health.
吸烟对健康有害。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

传播
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
社交媒体帮助迅速传播信息。
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。
C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

尊敬
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
他向他的老年导师表示尊敬。
C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

劝阻
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
她试图劝阻他辞去工作。
C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

不和
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
人们之间的不和破坏了社会的稳定。
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

行为
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
她的冷静行为给会议上的每个人留下了深刻印象。
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

愚蠢
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
没有水去远足是一个愚蠢的想法。
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 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

心烦意乱
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
她在失去宠物后非常心烦意乱。
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

困倦的; 疲倦的; 无精打采的
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
吃完重餐后我感到困倦。
C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

浅尝辄止
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
他在大学时涉足绘画。
C1 verb /diːˈkoʊd/

decode

Meaning
to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning
Example
The software can decode the hidden message within seconds.
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。
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 /ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/

doorkeeper

门卫
Meaning
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
Example
The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.
多尔基珀在大家进入大厅前检查了通行证。
C1 noun /drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

draught

Meaning
a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask
Example
She closed the window to keep out the cold draught.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

消歧义
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
AI系统应用歧义消除来完善文本理解。
C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

决定性因素
Meaning
A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
Example
Education is a key determinant of success.
教育是成功的一个关键决定性因素。
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。
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 /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。
C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

嘲讽的
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
她对他的唱歌尝试发出了嘲讽的笑声。
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。
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

决策能力
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
他在危机中的果断决策拯救了公司。
C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

扩展
Meaning
To make wider, larger, or more open.
Example
The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
医生用药水来扩张病人的瞳孔。
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。
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。
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 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
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。
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

凌乱
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
他带着凌乱的头发和皱巴巴的衣服来了。
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 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

毛毛雨
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
温和的毛毛雨持续了整个早晨，使一切都显得有些模糊。
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。
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/

divergence

分歧
Meaning
The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.
Example
The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate.
他们的意见分歧导致了激烈的辩论。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

有洞察力的
Meaning
having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well
Example
He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.
他是一个有洞察力的读者，能注意到细微的细节。