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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。
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。
B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

破坏性的, 使不稳定的
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example
Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.
森林砍伐对野生动物有破坏性影响。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

颤抖的 / 虚弱的
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
那位dodering教授艰难地爬上了楼梯。
C2 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

divertible

可转移的
Meaning
capable of being turned aside or redirected
Example
Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.
预算中的资金无法合法地转移。
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

十年
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
这个国家在过去的十年里发生了很大变化。
B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

点
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。
B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

优异; 卓越; 荣誉
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
她以优异的成绩毕业，获得了班级最高荣誉。
C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

指示
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
“玫瑰”这个词的指示是一个花的种类。
C2 noun /ˌdɪləˈtænt/

dilettante

外行
Meaning
A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.
Example
He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.
他在艺术界被视为外行，因为他缺乏正式的训练。
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。
A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

深蓝色
Meaning
a deep shade of blue color
Example
She wore a dark blue dress to the party.
她穿着一件深蓝色的裙子去参加派对。
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。
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。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

挖掘
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
考古学家从遗址中挖掘出古代遗骸。
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。
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 /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 /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

异见者
Meaning
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
异见者因反对政府而被逮捕。
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。
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 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。
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

需求；消费者对商品或服务的需求
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
近年来，有机食品的需求显著增加。
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

简短的歌曲
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
她一边做饭一边唱着愉快的小歌曲。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

冕冠
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
女王在加冕仪式上戴着闪闪发光的王冠。
C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

黄昏; 傍晚
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
他们在黄昏时分在海滩上走，观看日落。
B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

密集的
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
森林是如此密集，以至于只有很少的阳光照射到地面。
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。
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

劣势
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
乌尔都语的主导地位使孟加拉人处于不利地位。
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。
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

贬低的
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
文章包含了对政治家的贬低评论。
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 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.
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

delectation

愉悦
Meaning
great pleasure or delight
Example
She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends.
她大声朗读故事，以供朋友们的愉悦。
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

楼下
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
请下楼并在大厅等候。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

美味的
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
餐厅提供了一顿美味的饭菜。
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 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
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。
C2 noun /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

debauchery

堕落
Meaning
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice
Example
The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city.
这本小说描写了城市中贵族的堕落。
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 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

弟子; 信徒
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
那位著名的哲学家有许多弟子，他们将他的教义传播到世界各地。
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

存储所, 储藏室
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
国家储藏所保护所有政府债券。
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 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。
C2 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

Meaning
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Example
He is studying dendrology at the university.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

决定性
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
她的决定性行动挽救了公司免于崩溃。
C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

破旧
Meaning
worn out or weakened by age or neglect
Example
The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse.
那座破旧的老房子几乎要坍塌了。
A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

天; 日
Meaning
a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light
Example
What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!
今天是个美丽的日子，蓝天晴朗！
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

蒸馏
Meaning
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.
Example
Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.
蒸馏通常用于生产酒精饮料。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

dialectical

辩证
Meaning
Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.
Example
She took a dialectical approach to solve the complex issue.
她采取了辩证的方法来解决这个复杂的问题。
A2 noun /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

日记
Meaning
a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
Example
She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.
她在睡觉前在日记中写下了她的一天。
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 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 dɪˈleɪd

delayed

延迟的
Meaning
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
Example
The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.
阿耳忒弥斯任务由于技术问题被延迟。
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。
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。
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 /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。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

拆开
Meaning
To take apart something into its separate pieces.
Example
He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.
他必须拆开电脑来修理它。
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

辨别
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
他几乎无法在雾中辨认出远处的身影。
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 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。
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。
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

捐赠
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
她每三个月捐一次血。
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

坡度
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
他们小心地爬下了山坡。
C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

论文
Meaning
A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.
Example
The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.
教授就古代哲学进行了长篇论文。
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

匕首
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
古代战士携带着一把银色匕首。
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。
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 noun /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

缺乏; 不足; 不够
Meaning
a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency
Example
The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.
医生在患者的血液测试中诊断出维生素D缺乏。
A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

十二月
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
十二月在许多国家通常很冷。
C1 verb /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

denigrate

贬低
Meaning
to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
Example
He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.
他很快就贬低了同事们的成就。
C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

沙丘
Meaning
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Example
The children played on the sand dune by the beach.
孩子们在海滩旁的沙丘上玩耍。
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

数字工具
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
学校正在整合数字工具来增强学习效果。
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

开发者
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
她在一家技术公司担任软件开发者。
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 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 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

冷静的
Meaning
not influenced by strong emotion; impartial
Example
The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.
法官在整个审判过程中保持冷静。
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 /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。
B1 verb /dɪsˈtrɪbjuːt/

distribute

分发
Meaning
to give out or spread something among several people or places
Example
The teacher will distribute the test papers.
老师将分发测试试卷。
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.
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。
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 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。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

纪律的
Meaning
relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior
Example
The company took disciplinary action against the employee.
公司对员工采取了纪律处分措施。
A1 verb /dɪˈsaɪd/

decide

Meaning
To make a choice or judgment about something.
Example
She decided to study abroad after graduation.
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 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 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

解密, 解读, 翻译
Meaning
To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.
Example
It took hours to decipher the ancient script.
花了几个小时解密这段古老的文字。
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。
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

直接
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
她直接与经理讨论了她的担忧。
C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

失职
Meaning
the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty
Example
The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.
这名官员因失职被指控。
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 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。
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

女家庭教师
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
年轻女士在节日期间由一位杜埃纳陪同。
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。
A2 verb /daɪ/

die

死
Meaning
to stop living; to cease to exist
Example
The flowers will die without water.
花儿没有水就会死。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

deadpan

面无表情
Meaning
Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.
Example
She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice.
她以完全面无表情的声音讲了笑话。
C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

苦工
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
他觉得自己像个苦工，一整天都困在重复的任务中。
C1 noun /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

耻辱
Meaning
a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations
Example
Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.
打破诺言给他的名字和家族遗产带来了耻辱。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

无畏的，勇敢的，坚定的
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
无畏的士兵与所有困境作斗争。
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。
B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

防御
Meaning
The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
Example
Defense was one of the central subjects.
防御是其中一个核心主题。
C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

反抗
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
抗议是反对不公正的反抗行为。
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。
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。
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

黑暗
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
她更喜欢深色的冬季衣物。
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。