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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 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。
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 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 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 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 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 /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

缺陷
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
生产缺陷导致产品在仅仅一周后就失败了。
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

发展中国家
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
污染最严重地影响发展中国家。
B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

忠诚; 热情; 奉献
Meaning
love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
Example
Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.
她对帮助他人的忠诚使她成为社区中的一个受人爱戴的人物。
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 /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

干扰; 打扰; 不安
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
大声的音乐制造了一个干扰，打扰了所有邻居。
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 /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 daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

多样的
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
多样化的产业增强了经济韧性。
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 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

声明; 宣告; 公告
Meaning
a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation
Example
The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.
总统的独立宣言标志着国家历史性的时刻。
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 /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/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

争议, 争论
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
两个国家在边界问题上存在争议。
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 /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 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

解雇, 拒绝
Meaning
the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant
Example
His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.
他的不公正解雇导致了对公司的诉讼。
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 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 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/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 verb /daɪ/

dye

染色
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
她明天会把头发染成金色。
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 /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 /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 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

潜水员
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
潜水员消失在水面下去捕捉一条鱼。
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表团
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
代表团提出了他们国家的议程。
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 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

动态
Meaning
the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process
Example
The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.
团队的动态在新经理加入后发生了变化。
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 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 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 /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

双层巴士
Meaning
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
Example
The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.
红色的双层巴士是伦敦的一个著名象征。
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

毁灭性后果
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
空气污染对健康有毁灭性后果。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

防御性
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
当他因为工作受到批评时，他变得防御性很强。
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 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

满是灰尘的
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
多年无人打理后，这个旧书架满是灰尘。
B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

大胆; 愿意冒险
Meaning
adventurous courage; willingness to take risks
Example
The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.
登山者的大胆令基地营的每个人都印象深刻。
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。
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 /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

厌恶的
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
她对他对待动物的方式感到厌恶。
B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

消化
Meaning
to break down food in the body; to think about and understand
Example
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.
要花时间消化一顿丰盛的饭菜。
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

鄙视
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
她鄙视所有形式的不诚实。
B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

检测
Meaning
to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious
Example
The security system can detect movement in the building.
安全系统可以检测到建筑物内的运动。
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 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 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。
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 /daɪm/

dime

十分硬币
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
他给了我一枚十分硬币用于打电话。
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。
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 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 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
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。
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

首演
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
年轻演员在大舞台上首次亮相。
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

可耻的; 不光彩的; 应受谴责的
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
他那可耻的行为让派对上的每个人都震惊了。
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 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 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 /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

数据泄露
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
一次数据泄露暴露了数百万用户的密码。
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

草稿
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
她完成了小说的第一份草稿。
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 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.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

消毒剂
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
清洁工在桌子上喷洒了消毒剂。
B2 noun draʊt

drought

干旱
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
干旱显著影响农作物的生长。
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。
B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

解雇, 否定
Meaning
to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important
Example
The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.
经理因为员工经常迟到而解雇了他。
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 /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 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 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
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 /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 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

数字格式
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
数字格式的家谱可以在线共享。
B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

行为; 壮举; 法律文件;
Meaning
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
Example
His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.
他的英雄行为救了孩子免于在河里溺水。
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 verb /drɪft/

drift

漂移
Meaning
to move slowly, especially by air or water currents
Example
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
船开始从岸边漂移。
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 /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 /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 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。
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 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

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 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

领域
Meaning
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
Example
Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.
数学是她主要的专业领域。
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 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 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

设计
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
工程师们设计了一种新的方法来降低成本。
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 /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

分离的, 疏远的
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
他住在远离城市的分离房子里。
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 /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

依赖; 被抚养人
Meaning
a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others
Example
As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.
作为税务依赖人，她无法单独提交自己的税表。
B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

三角洲
Meaning
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
Example
The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.
尼罗河三角洲是埃及最肥沃的地区之一。
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 /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 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.
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。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

存款, 预付款
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
她向她的储蓄账户存入了500美元。
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 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 /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 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
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 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
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 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

有争议的
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
是否政策有效是有争议的。
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 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 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 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。
B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

违约
Meaning
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
Example
The company defaulted on its loan payments.
公司在贷款支付方面违约。
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

决心
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
他为了成功的决心坚定不移。
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 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 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

讲座, 辩论
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
教授进行了关于古代哲学的讲座。