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。

C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

叛变

Meaning

The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.

Example

The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.

这位政治家的叛变让他的支持者感到震惊。

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。

B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

苛刻的

Meaning

requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy

Example

The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.

这份工作非常苛刻，需要长时间的工作。

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。

B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

国内的

Meaning

Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.

Example

Domestic investments stabilize the economy.

国内投资稳定经济。

B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning

causing harm or injury

Example

The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.

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。

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。

C2 adjective /daɪˈɒsɪsən/

diocesan

与教区相关

Meaning

relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church

Example

The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.

教区委员会聚集在一起讨论教会事务。

C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

消化不良的, 易怒的

Meaning

Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.

Example

After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.

在丰盛的餐后，他感到消化不良并且不舒服。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

尊敬的

Meaning

Showing or expressing respect and high regard.

Example

He was always deferential toward his teachers.

他总是对他的老师表现出尊敬。

A1 noun /ˈdɔː.tər/

Daughter

女儿

Meaning

a female offspring; a young woman in relation to her parents

Example

Their daughter graduated from medical school with top honors.

她的女儿以优异的成绩从医学院毕业。

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.

C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

清单

Meaning

a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done

Example

The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.

法官在开始会议之前审查了清单。

C1 adjective dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

dysfunctional

功能失常的

Meaning

Not operating normally or properly.

Example

The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.

这个功能失常的系统导致了许多延误和错误。

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。

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。

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。

A2 noun /ˈdɪfərəns/

difference

区别

Meaning

A point or way in which things are not the same.

Example

There is a big difference between theory and practice.

理论和实践之间有很大的区别。

C1 noun /deɪˈtɒnt/

detente

缓和紧张关系

Meaning

the easing of strained relations, especially between countries

Example

The treaty helped bring about a détente between the two nations.

该条约有助于缓解两个国家之间的紧张关系。

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 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。

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 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

人口过渡

Meaning

A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically

Example

The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.

人口过渡表示向老龄化社会的转变。

B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

民主

Meaning

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Example

Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.

民主确保所有公民享有平等的权利。

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。

C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

灵巧

Meaning

Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.

Example

Her deftness with words impressed the audience.

她在言辞上的灵巧令观众印象深刻。

C1 verb /diːˈkoʊd/

decode

Meaning

to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning

Example

The software can decode the hidden message within seconds.

B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

深深地; 强烈地; 深刻地

Meaning

to a great depth; intensely; profoundly

Example

She breathed deeply before making her decision.

她在做决定前深深地吸了一口气。

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。

C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

前缀，表示异常、不良、困难或缺陷

Meaning

A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.

Example

Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.

像“功能障碍”和“阅读困难”这样的词使用前缀dis-来表示困难或缺陷。

A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

洋娃娃

Meaning

a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children

Example

The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.

小女孩紧紧抱着她最喜欢的洋娃娃。

B1 verb /dɪˈspleɪ/

display

展示

Meaning

to show or exhibit; to present for others to see

Example

The museum displays ancient artifacts.

博物馆展示古代文物。

C1 noun /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

嘲笑

Meaning

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

Example

His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.

他的观点被观众嘲笑了。

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.

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。

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 noun /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

dissertation

学位论文

Meaning

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.

Example

She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation.

她花了两年时间写她的博士论文。

C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

达尔文主义

Meaning

the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection

Example

Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.

达尔文主义彻底改变了科学家们对物种起源的理解。

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。

A2 verb /dɪˈskraɪb/

describe

描述

Meaning

to give an account of something in words, including details

Example

She described the scene vividly.

她生动地描述了场景。

C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

使用占卜棒寻找地下水或矿物; 也指用液体浸湿或扑灭。

Meaning

To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.

Example

The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.

农民试图在干旱的田地中寻找水源。

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。

C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

折旧

Meaning

A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.

Example

The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.

五年后，汽车的折旧率很高。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

不平衡

Meaning

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

Example

There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.

在许多社会中，富人和穷人之间存在明显的不平衡。

C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

不一致的

Meaning

showing a difference or inconsistency

Example

The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.

目击者给出了与事件不一致的陈述。

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 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

某物减少或减弱力量、效果或兴奋

Meaning

something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement

Example

The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.

旅行的取消降低了他们的热情。

C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

洪水

Meaning

A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.

Example

The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.

该镇在几个小时内被大雨洪水淹没。

C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

驱散

Meaning

to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear

Example

The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.

老师的解释消除了学生们的困惑。

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。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

明确地

Meaning

without doubt; certainly; clearly

Example

I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.

我明天一定会参加会议。

C1 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

Meaning

feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement

Example

She felt despondent after losing her job.

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。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

独裁的

Meaning

Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.

Example

His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.

他的独裁风格使他在同事中不受欢迎。

A1 verb /duː/

do

做

Meaning

to perform an action; to carry out

Example

I do my homework every evening.

我每天晚上做作业。

B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

歧视; 不公正待遇; 偏见

Meaning

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference

Example

The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.

该公司因其招聘中存在种族歧视而被起诉。

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。

C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死亡 / 结束

Meaning

Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.

Example

The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.

公司突如其来的倒闭震惊了投资者。

C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

分开

Meaning

To separate or cut apart.

Example

The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.

条约试图分裂这两个敌对的地区。

C2 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

Meaning

the scientific study of trees and woody plants

Example

He is studying dendrology at the university.

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。

C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

减少

Meaning

A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.

Example

There has been a diminution in air pollution.

空气污染减少了。

B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

装饰; 装饰品; 奖项;

Meaning

the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify

Example

The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.

圣诞装饰把普通房间变成了一个节日奇境。

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 ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

顽强

Meaning

Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.

Example

His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.

他在追求目标时的顽强精神令人鼓舞。

C1 noun /doʊ/

doe

母鹿

Meaning

a female deer, especially an adult one

Example

The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.

母鹿和她的小鹿在草地上吃草。

C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

举止

Meaning

A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.

Example

Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.

她在仪式中的举止给大家留下了深刻印象。

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 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。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

Meaning

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

Example

He was too diffident to ask a question in class.

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。

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 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.

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。

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。

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。

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。

A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

描述

Meaning

A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.

Example

His description was vivid.

他的描述非常生动。

A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

不喜欢

Meaning

to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion

Example

I really dislike eating spicy food.

我真的不喜欢吃辣的食物。

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。

C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

超脱

Meaning

The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.

Example

Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.

佛教哲学鼓励从物质欲望中解脱。

C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

得体

Meaning

characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners

Example

She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.

她在仪式上保持了得体的沉默。

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。

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。

B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

滴落

Meaning

to fall or let fall in drops

Example

Water was dripping from the broken pipe.

水从破裂的管道中滴下来。

C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

支付

Meaning

The payment of money from a fund.

Example

The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.

公司的工资支付被延迟了。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

恶名

Meaning

the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation

Example

The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.

丑闻使这位政治家名声扫地。

A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

幸福

Meaning

to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

Example

They danced all night at the wedding.

她收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福。

C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

Meaning

to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way

Example

The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.

C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

古老的照片

Meaning

An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.

Example

The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.

博物馆展出了一张亚伯拉罕·林肯的稀有达盖尔类型照片。

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。

B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

宣布

Meaning

To announce something formally or officially.

Example

The government declared a state of emergency.

政府宣布了紧急状态。

C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

降职

Meaning

to reduce to a lower rank or position

Example

The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.

经理决定因表现不佳而降职。

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。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

纪录片

Meaning

A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.

Example

We watched a documentary about climate change.

我们观看了关于气候变化的纪录片。

C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯竭

Meaning

The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.

Example

Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.

过度使用地下水会导致水资源的枯竭。

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 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

抑制剂

Meaning

A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.

Example

Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.

酒精在中枢神经系统中作为抑制剂发挥作用。

A2 adjective /duː/

Due

到期的; 预计的; 安排好的

Meaning

owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled

Example

The assignment is due tomorrow.

作业明天到期。

A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

打算

Meaning

a group of twelve

Example

She bought a dozen eggs from the market.

她从市场上买了十二个鸡蛋。

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。

B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

分割

Meaning

to separate into parts; to split or break apart

Example

Please divide the cake into eight pieces.

请把蛋糕分成八块。

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。

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。

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。

A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

戏剧

Meaning

a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation

Example

She loves watching historical drama series.

她喜欢观看历史剧集。

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 /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 dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

差异

Meaning

A great difference or inequality.

Example

Disparity between countries must be reduced.

国家之间的差异必须减少。

B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

Meaning

to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form

Example

The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.

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。

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 /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

假人 / 傻瓜

Meaning

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

Example

The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.

裁缝用假人展示了这件衣服。

B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

干

Meaning

without moisture; preserved by removing water

Example

She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.

她在花瓶里加了一些干花来装饰。

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。