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 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 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

丢弃

Meaning

to throw away something that is no longer needed

Example

She decided to discard the old clothes.

她决定丢弃旧衣服。

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/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 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 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 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 /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 /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 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 /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/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 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 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 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 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

耀眼的; 令人印象深刻的

Meaning

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

Example

The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.

城市的耀眼灯光让游客感到惊讶。

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。

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 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

派遣

Meaning

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

Example

The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.

公司向洪水受害者派遣了援助。

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 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 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 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 /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

动态

Meaning

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

Example

Life flows in a dynamic stream.

生活在动态的河流中流动。

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 /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。

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 /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 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。

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。

B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

反抗

Meaning

to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something

Example

The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.

抗议者继续挑战政府对公共集会的禁令。

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 /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。

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 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 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 /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 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 /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 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 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 /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 /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 /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

防守者

Meaning

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

Example

The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.

防守者挡住了射门并拯救了进球。

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 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 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

分心

Meaning

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

Example

The loud noise distracted her during the exam.

大声噪音让她在考试中分心。

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 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 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 /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 /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 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

灾难性的

Meaning

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

Example

The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.

飓风对城市造成了灾难性的影响。

B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

发展性的

Meaning

relating to the process of growth or progress

Example

Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.

早期儿童是学习的关键发展性阶段。

B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

主导地位

Meaning

Power and influence over others; control or command.

Example

The dominance of Urdu was evident.

乌尔都语的主导地位显而易见。

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 /doʊs/

dose

剂量

Meaning

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

Example

The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.

医生每六小时开一次药物的剂量。

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 /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 /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 /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。

B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

尊严，尊重，自尊

Meaning

the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect

Example

Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.

尽管面临困难，她在整个考验过程中保持了尊严。

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 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

Meaning

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

Failure should not discourage you from trying again.

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 /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

独特的; 独一无二的; 清晰的; 可识别的

Meaning

separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

Example

Each painting has its own distinct style and character.

每幅画都有自己独特的风格和特点。

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 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

故意

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Example

The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.

这些行动是故意计划的，以造成伤害。

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 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

碎片

Meaning

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

Example

Debris in the eyes causes irritation.

眼睛里的碎片会引起刺激。

B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Meaning

a young duck

Example

The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.

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 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 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 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。

B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

面团

Meaning

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

Example

She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.

她揉了十分钟面团然后烤了它。

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 /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 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 /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 /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 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

奉献

Meaning

to give time, effort, or resources to something

Example

She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.

她把大部分时间都奉献给了帮助穷人。

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 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 /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 /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 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 /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 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/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 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 /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 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 /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 /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Meaning

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

Example

The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.

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 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

部署

Meaning

to position strategically; to use effectively

Example

The military will deploy troops to the border.

军队将部署部队到边境。

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 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 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 /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 /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

水仙花

Meaning

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

Example

The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.

这些水仙花在这个春天早早在草地上盛开。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

借方; 负债; 提款

Meaning

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

Example

The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.

银行显示从我的支票账户中扣除五十美元。

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 /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 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 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 /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 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 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 /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 /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

门口

Meaning

the space where a door opens into a room or building

Example

She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.

她站在门口，等待他的到来。

B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

衰退; 失败; 毁灭

Meaning

a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss

Example

His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.

他的傲慢和自豪导致了他在生意中的最终失败。

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 /dɪˈrɛktəri/

dictator

独裁者

Meaning

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

Example

The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.

独裁者用铁腕统治着国家。

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

依赖

Meaning

the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction

Example

His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.

他对科技的依赖使得他在没有互联网的情况下很难工作。

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 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 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。