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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。
A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

指导
Meaning
to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions
Example
She directed the team to complete the project on time.
她指示团队按时完成项目。
B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

Meaning
to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear
Example
High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

顽强
Meaning
showing stubborn determination and persistence
Example
She succeeded through dogged determination.
她通过顽强的决心取得了成功。
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 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。
C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

甜美
Meaning
sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
Example
She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.
她被他甜美的声音迷住了。
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

悲伤
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
那首悲伤的歌让他们眼中充满了泪水。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

酒窝
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
她迷人的酒窝每次对孩子们微笑时都会出现。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

划界
Meaning
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
Example
The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.
公共和私人土地之间的划界已被明确标记。
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。
B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

确定
Meaning
to decide; to find out exactly
Example
We must determine the cause of the problem.
我们必须确定问题的原因。
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 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 /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

Meaning
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Example
He is studying dendrology at the university.
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。
C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

整洁而时尚
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.
Example
He looked very dapper in his new suit.
他穿着新西装看起来非常整洁和时尚。
C1 noun /dɪn/

din

噪音
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
外面交通的噪音让集中注意力变得困难。
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

去磁
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
技术员去掉了老磁带的磁性。
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

失望
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
我希望我的表现不会让你失望。
C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

大规模摧毁
Meaning
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
Example
The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.
城市的毁灭使成千上万的人无家可归。
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

结局
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
这部小说的结局既令人惊讶又令人满意。
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。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

沮喪
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
比赛失利后，团队看起来沮丧。
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

单调
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
这个房间因为灰色的墙壁和昏暗的灯光显得很单调。
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。
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。
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.
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

废弃
Meaning
a state of disuse or inactivity
Example
The old law has fallen into desuetude.
旧法律已经废弃。
C1 noun /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

disposition

Meaning
A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.
Example
She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties.
A2 noun /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

department

部门
Meaning
a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company
Example
She works in the marketing department.
她在市场部门工作。
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。
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

疾病
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
医生正在研究治疗这种疾病的方法。
C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

错觉
Meaning
A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
Example
He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.
他生活在他自己是不可战胜的错觉中。
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

划定
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
该条约被签署以划定两国的边界。
B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

示威
Meaning
The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.
Example
Demonstrations occurred on March 11.
示威活动发生在3月11日。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

减轻负担
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
她通过与朋友分享担忧，解除了自己的负担。
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

稀释
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
你应该在给孩子们提供之前把果汁稀释一下。
B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

详细
Meaning
Having many details; very thorough.
Example
The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.
报告提供了对情况的详细分析。
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。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

表现的
Meaning
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
Example
She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.
她对朋友们的爱意非常表现出来。
C2 noun /ˈdʌlərd/

dullard

傻瓜
Meaning
a slow or stupid person
Example
He was considered a dullard by his classmates.
他被同学们视为傻瓜。
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

放松
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
深呼吸帮助在压力过大的日子后放松。
C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

激昂的演讲风格
Meaning
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
Example
The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.
这位政治家的激昂演讲风格让一些人印象深刻，但让另一些人感到恼火。
C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

冒险者
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
这个特技是由一位著名的冒险者完成的。
B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

示威, 示范
Meaning
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
Example
The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
工人们组织了一场争取更高工资的示威。
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

可伸展的
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
胃是一个可伸展的器官，在进食后可以膨胀。
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

贬低
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
老师批评在学术论文中使用俚语。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

不和谐
Meaning
disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound
Example
The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.
乐队的不和谐音符让我们的耳朵很痛。
C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

退行性疾病
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
退行性疾病在老龄化人口中很常见。
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

颤抖着走路
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
那位老人拄着拐杖走过街道，步履蹒跚。
B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

用餐
Meaning
to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day
Example
We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.
我们通常在晚上七点用餐。
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 /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

外交官
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
外交官谈判了一个和平协议。
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

不服从的
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
不听话的孩子拒绝遵守规则。
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 /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

可靠的
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
她是一位可靠的同事，总是按时完成任务。
B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

灰尘
Meaning
Fine particles of matter.
Example
Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.
路上的灰尘是城市地区的主要污染物。
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。
B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

定义
Meaning
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
Example
The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.
字典给出了这个词的明确定义。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

与普通语言相关
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
诗人使用与普通语言相关的语言与普通读者建立联系。
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。
C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

反对
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
她同意在没有异议的情况下提供帮助。
B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

数字排毒
Meaning
A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
Example
A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.
数字排毒有助于减轻手部疲劳。
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 /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

脏的; 沾有污渍的; 不愉快的; 道德败坏的
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
做饭后厨房是脏的。
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

女裁缝
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
女裁缝为新娘制作了一件漂亮的礼服。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

放荡
Meaning
lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures
Example
He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.
他过着充满派对和赌博的放荡生活。
C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

干玫瑰花瓣
Meaning
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
Example
The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.
这道甜点用干玫瑰花瓣装饰。
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 /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

发电机; 一个充满能量和热情的人
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
她是公司成功背后的真正动力源。
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

退化
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
由于过度使用，土壤退化是一个日益严重的问题。
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

虚幻的
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real.
Example
He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.
他充满了不切实际的希望，认为自己一夜成名。
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 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。
C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

立体模型
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
博物馆展示了一个古代村庄的立体模型。
B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

奉献
Meaning
The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.
Example
His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.
他的奉献为印度科学奠定了基础。
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。
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。
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmɪtər/

decameter

十米
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.
Example
The field was measured in decameters for accuracy.
为了准确起见，田地是用十米为单位进行测量的。
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。
A1 noun /dres/

Dress

裙子
Meaning
a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs
Example
She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.
她穿了一件漂亮的蓝色裙子参加派对。
C1 verb /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/

disconcert

使困惑
Meaning
To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.
Example
The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team.
计划的突然变化让团队感到困惑。
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

多样化的
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
公司采纳了多样化的商业战略来降低风险。
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.
C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

使沮丧
Meaning
to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited
Example
The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.
他的失败消息似乎深深地让他感到沮丧。
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

消失
Meaning
to cease to be visible; to vanish
Example
The magician made the rabbit disappear.
魔术师让兔子消失了。
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

平坦、薄且圆的物体
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
他把音乐碟片插入了播放器。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

困惑
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
她听到那条意外的消息后，看起来很困惑。
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.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

恶魔般的
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
士兵们以恶魔般的愤怒作战。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

遥远的
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
我们可以看到地平线上远处的山。
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

军鼓
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
鼓手在游行中打出了稳定的节奏。
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 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。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

恶魔般的
Meaning
characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
Example
He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.
他发出了一声恶魔般的笑声，吓坏了所有人。
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

差异, 不一致, 矛盾
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
审计揭示了报告的收入与实际收入之间的差异。
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
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。
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。
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

得利瑞厄斯
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
他因发烧而神志不清，一直在嘟囔胡话。
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。
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 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。
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 /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。
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。
A1 noun /deɪz/

days

天数
Meaning
plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time
Example
The project will take at least five days to finish.
这个项目将需要至少五天才能完成。
C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

延展性强
Meaning
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
Example
Gold is a very ductile metal.
黄金是一种非常延展的金属。
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

鄙视
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
他从未鄙视那些比他更不幸运的人。
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深色
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
艺术家使用深色调来创造戏剧性的效果。
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。