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B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

发现
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
他的发现革新了多个领域。
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。
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 /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。
C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

杜提
Meaning
a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs
Example
The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.
老人穿着白色杜提参加宗教仪式。
C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

Meaning
An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.
Example
The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.
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。
A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

困难
Meaning
Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.
Example
Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.
管理城市挑战变得越来越困难。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

耻辱; 丢脸; 恥辱
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
他的逮捕给他的整个家庭和声誉带来了耻辱。
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

灵巧
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
他在弹钢琴时的灵巧让观众惊讶。
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

残疾
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
公园有专为残疾人士设计的设施。
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

使不满
Meaning
to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy
Example
The poor service dissatisfies many customers.
糟糕的服务让许多顾客不满意。
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/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。
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 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

可被除
Meaning
Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
Example
Twelve is divisible by three and four.
十二可以被三和四整除。
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

干燥剂
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
硅胶包通常作为干燥剂用于包装中。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

沮丧
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
她在两次未能通过考试后感到沮丧。
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。
C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

拘留; 暂时关押
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
学生因反复打扰课堂而被拘留。
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

潮湿且寒冷
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
地下室又黑又潮湿,弥漫着一股霉味。
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

亵渎
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
河流被工业废物亵渎了。
C2 noun /ˈdændi/

dandy

过度注重外貌和衣着的男人
Meaning
a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes
Example
The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party.
年轻的丹迪在聚会前花了几个小时打理自己。
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。
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 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。
A2 noun /dɪˈzɜːrt/

dessert

甜点
Meaning
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
Example
We had ice cream for dessert after dinner.
我们晚餐后吃了冰淇淋作为甜点。
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

分贝
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
工厂里的噪音水平超过了90分贝。
B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

穿上 / 领袖
Meaning
to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person
Example
She donned her coat before leaving.
她在离开前穿上了外套。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

数据
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
调查中的每一条数据都经过仔细分析。
C1 verb ˈdwɪn.dl

dwindle

减少
Meaning
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.
Example
His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.
由于意外开销,他的储蓄减少了。
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。
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/

discombobulate

困惑
Meaning
to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order
Example
The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him.
突如其来的问题似乎让他感到困惑。
B1 noun /dɜːrt/

Dirt

污垢; 土地; 不洁物质
Meaning
a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter
Example
After playing in the garden, the children were covered in dirt from head to toe.
在花园玩耍后,孩子们从头到脚都沾满了污垢。
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 /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。
A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

司机
Meaning
a person who operates a motor vehicle
Example
The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.
出租车司机知道通过繁忙城市的所有捷径。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

dotage

暮年
Meaning
The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.
Example
He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.
他度过了自己的暮年,回忆着自己的青春。
B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

十进制
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
数字0.75是一个十进制数。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

有害的
Meaning
Causing physical or mental harm or damage.
Example
Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
吸烟对健康有害。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

昼行性
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
大多数鸟类是昼行性动物,在白天活跃。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

否认
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
该政治家对有争议的言论发表了强烈的否认。
A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

学位 / 程度
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
她获得了工程学位。
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。
C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

沮丧
Meaning
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected
Example
After repeated failures, he began to despond.
在多次失败后,他开始感到沮丧。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

强烈反对
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
该政策遭遇了广泛的反对。
C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

贫困的; 极其贫穷的; 无钱无物
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
许多家庭在经济崩溃后变得贫困。
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。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

正式将律师从法律职业中除名
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
腐败的律师因不道德行为而被除名。
C1 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

干辣椒
Meaning
dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food
Example
The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.
这个食谱需要两颗干辣椒让它变辣。
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。
C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

淡化
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
公司试图淡化新产品的风险。
C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

排毒
Meaning
The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.
Example
Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.
排毒有助于清洁身体中的有害物质。
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。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

分配
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
该组织将把资金分配给受影响的家庭。
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。
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 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
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 /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

利尿剂
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
咖啡有轻微的利尿作用。
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。
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。
B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

Meaning
a small round mark or spot
Example
She drew a red dot on the paper.
她在纸上画了一个红点。
C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

残渣
Meaning
the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something
Example
He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.
他在离开前喝了咖啡的残渣。
B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

民主的
Meaning
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Example
Democratic governance ensures equal rights.
民主治理确保平等的权利。
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

悲伤的; 忧郁的;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
当他离开时,她给了他一个悲伤的眼神。
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。
B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

沙漠
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
撒哈拉沙漠是世界上最大的热沙漠之一。
B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

发展
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
她正在编程中发展新技能。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

双字母组合
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
'电话'一词中的'ph'字母组成一个双字母组合。
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。
B1 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

determined

决心的
Meaning
Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.
Example
She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles.
尽管有许多障碍,她还是决心完成她的学业。
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。
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。
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

干燥
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
炙热的太阳可以迅速把沙漠中的植物弄干。
B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

溺水
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
他在河里游泳时差点淹死。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

激烈的抨击
Meaning
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Example
The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.
这位政治家对他的对手发起了激烈的抨击。
B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

捐赠; 贡献
Meaning
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving
Example
The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.
慷慨的捐赠帮助医院购买了新的医疗设备。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəbl/

dutiable

需缴关税
Meaning
subject to customs duty or tax
Example
Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.
进口电子产品在边境通常需缴纳关税。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

示范者, 抗议者
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
示威者和平地穿过城市街道游行。
C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

方言
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
他讲的是一种在农村地区常见的孟加拉语方言。
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。
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

停止
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
服务的停止让许多客户感到失望。
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

磁盘 / 数据存储设备
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
所有数据都保存在硬盘上。
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 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。
A1 adverb /daʊn/

down

Meaning
from a higher to a lower position
Example
He walked down the stairs slowly.
他慢慢地走下楼梯。
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

不信任
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
许多人不信任政治家。
A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

掉 / 水滴
Meaning
to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid
Example
Be careful not to drop your phone.
小心不要把手机掉了。
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。
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

财产征收人
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
财产征收人扣押了租户的车,直到债务清偿。
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。
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 noun /ˈdek.ə.dəns/

decadence

颓废
Meaning
Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
Example
The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.
小说描述了富有精英的颓废。
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

法令
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
国王发布了一个法令,要求所有公民支付额外税款。
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

揭穿,揭露虚假
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
科学家揭穿了疫苗导致自闭症的神话。
C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

缺乏自信
Meaning
Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.
Example
Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.
她的缺乏自信让她很难在公众面前发言。
C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

催讨债务
Meaning
to demand payment of a debt persistently
Example
The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.
房东一再催促租客支付未付款项。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

恶魔般的
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
独裁者的恶魔般统治给国家带来了苦难。
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

威慑因素
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
严格的法律作为犯罪的威慑因素。
A2 noun /ˈdɛsktɒp/

desktop

Meaning
a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Example
I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.
A2 verb /draɪv/

drive

驾驶
Meaning
to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move
Example
I will drive to work tomorrow morning.
我明天早上开车去工作。
C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

解除武装
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.
士兵们被命令解除叛乱分子的武装。
C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

可扩散的
Meaning
able to spread or be spread through a medium
Example
Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.
氧气可以通过细胞膜扩散。
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。
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。
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

玩乐
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
孩子们在花园里玩得很开心。
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

展示
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
老师向班级展示了实验。
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。
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 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

堕落
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
这本小说因为试图堕落年轻读者的思想而受到批评。
C2 noun /ˈdʌblɪt/

doublet

双件外套 / 紧身夹克
Meaning
a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things
Example
The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play.
演员为莎士比亚的戏剧穿了一件天鹅绒的达布雷特。