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C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
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。
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。
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.
C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

骷髅
Meaning
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
Example
The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.
海盗旗上标有一个恐怖的骷髅。
A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

以不同方式
Meaning
in a way that is not the same as another or as expected
Example
She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.
她以不同的方式解决了这个问题，比她的同事们更有创意。
B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

乏味的; 单调的; 无聊的; 傻的;
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious
Example
The lecture was very dull and boring.
这次演讲非常乏味和无聊。
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。
C1 noun /djuːˈɛt/

duet

二重奏
Meaning
a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists
Example
They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.
他们在舞台上共同演唱了一首美丽的二重奏。
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。
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。
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

抗旱
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
抗旱作物可以在干旱条件下生存。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

无法安慰的
Meaning
very unhappy and unable to be comforted
Example
She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后，她感到无法安慰。
C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

居民
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
森林是许多夜行性居民的家。
B1 noun dɛt

debt

债务
Meaning
A sum of money that is owed or due.
Example
High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.
高债务水平可能导致金融危机。
C2 verb /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

deputize

任命为副职
Meaning
To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.
Example
The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order.
治安官决定指派几位当地人以帮助维持秩序。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

有缺陷的; 不完整的
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
有缺陷的产品被退还到商店。
C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

不和
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
人们之间的不和破坏了社会的稳定。
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

赤字; 不足
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
由于支出的增加，政府面临着数百万的预算赤字。
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

神化
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
一些粉丝将他们的偶像神化。
B1 adjective /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Disappointed

失望
Meaning
sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected
Example
She was disappointed with her exam results.
她对自己的考试结果感到失望。
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。
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

失败
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
军队成功击败了敌军。
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。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/

Dialogue

对话; 会话
Meaning
a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject
Example
The political leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict.
政治领导人进行了一场有意义的对话，以解决冲突。
C2 noun /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

dipsomaniac

酒鬼
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.
Example
The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol.
这本小说描绘了一位酒鬼的悲惨堕落，他因酒精失去了一切。
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

决定
Meaning
a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding
Example
Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.
做出正确的决定需要对所有可用选项进行仔细分析。
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。
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

使灰心
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
不断的拒绝信开始使年轻的作家感到气馁。
C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

三角洲景观
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.
孟加拉国拥有独特的三角洲景观。
C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

档案
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
律师向法庭提交了一个证据档案。
C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

幸福
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

行为
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
她平静的行为在会议中给大家留下了深刻印象。
C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

废料
Meaning
worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities
Example
Most of his early writings were considered dross.
他的大部分早期作品被视为废料。
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.
C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

榴莲
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
榴莲在东南亚被誉为水果之王，尽管它散发着强烈的气味。
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

傻瓜
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
只有傻瓜才会相信这样的故事。
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。
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 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

黑暗; 无知;
Meaning
the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge
Example
The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.
停电使整个城市陷入了黑暗。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

图表
Meaning
a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something
Example
The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.
老师用一个清晰的图表解释了这个系统。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

贬低的
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
他对他们的表现做出了贬低的评论。
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 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。
A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

尽管
Meaning
Without being affected by; in spite of.
Example
He continued his work despite the difficulties.
尽管有困难，他继续工作。
A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

Meaning
to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look
Example
She will design the new company logo.
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

戏剧性地
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
在活动后，销售额戏剧性地增长了。
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。
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。
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.
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

深度; 深沉或深刻的特质
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
该地区的海洋深度超过三千米。
A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

鼓
Meaning
a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends
Example
The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.
鼓手在他的鼓组上保持了完美的节拍。
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

确定的
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
合同是为期两年的确定期限。
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。
C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛmbələr/

dissembler

伪君子
Meaning
a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender
Example
The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans.
那位政治家被指控是一个从不透露自己真实计划的伪君子。
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。
B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

分心
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
学习时的分心可能会阻碍学习。
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

亵渎
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
破坏者用涂鸦亵渎了古老的寺庙墙壁。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

令人不安
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
新闻报道对公众来说是深感不安的。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

下马
Meaning
to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
Example
The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.
骑手在长途旅行后下马。
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

可嘲笑的
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
他的借口如此虚弱，以至于显然是可嘲笑的。
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 verb /dwel/

dwell

居住
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
他们住在湖边的一座小屋里。
A2 noun /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/

Damage

损害; 损失
Meaning
physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness
Example
The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings.
暴风雨对沿海建筑物造成了重大损害。
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。
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。
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。
C1 adverb /ˈduːli/

Duly

恰当地, 按时
Meaning
in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time
Example
The documents were duly signed and submitted.
文件已按时恰当地签署并提交。
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 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

挑衅的; 不服从的
Meaning
boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
Example
The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
那个挑战性的学生拒绝遵守规则。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

十克
Meaning
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Example
The package weighed exactly one decagram.
包裹的重量正好是一个十克。
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。
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。
C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

多样化
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
多样化有助于降低投资风险。
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.
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

冒险的
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
现在投资这家公司看起来非常冒险。
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。
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

有争议的
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
是否政策有效是有争议的。
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

打扰
Meaning
To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.
Example
I hope my request does not discommode you.
我希望我的请求不会给你带来不便。
B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

民主党人
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
他是一个坚强的民主党人，相信平等的权利。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

勇敢的
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
勇敢的士兵从不退缩面对挑战。
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。
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。
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。
C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

反对
Meaning
To disapprove of or discourage something.
Example
The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.
老师强烈反对考试中的作弊行为。
C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

虚伪的
Meaning
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
Example
The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.
这位政治家因其虚伪的言论而受到批评。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛmbəl/

dissemble

假装
Meaning
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
Example
He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile.
他试图用强颜欢笑来掩饰自己的愤怒。
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 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。
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。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

停用，废弃
Meaning
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
Example
The company became defunct after the financial crisis.
这家公司在金融危机后不再运作。
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。
C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

划定
Meaning
to set the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.
土地被围栏划定以避免争议。
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。
A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

怀疑; 不信任; 疑虑
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
她毫不怀疑自己做出了正确的决定。
B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

飞镖/迅速奔跑
Meaning
to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target
Example
The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.
猫迅速穿过街道以避开汽车。
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

懒散地说话
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
他在累的时候说话会很慢。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

阴沉的; 沮丧的; 令人悲伤的
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
天气阴沉，伴随大雨和黑暗的云层。
B2 noun /duːm/

doom

厄运
Meaning
A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.
Example
The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.
古老的预言预示了这座城市的厄运。
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

尽职的；尊敬的；顺从的
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
她是一个尽职的女儿，总是帮助她的父母。
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

双元音
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
单词 'coin' 包含一个双元音。
A2 adjective /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

delicious

幸福
Meaning
having a very pleasant taste or smell
Example
The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰她的快乐。
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

歧视性
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
歧视性政策引发了抗议。
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。
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

十日谈 (博卡乔的故事集)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
《十日谈》被认为是意大利古典文学的杰作。
C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

贬值
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
汽车在头几年通常会迅速贬值。
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。
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 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

绝望的
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.
她在失去工作后感到绝望。
C1 noun /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

disposition

Meaning
A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.
Example
She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties.
A1 verb /drɪŋk/

drink

喝
Meaning
to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it
Example
I drink water every morning.
我每天早上喝水。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

不愿意
Meaning
a lack of willingness or desire to do something
Example
She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.
她表现出明显的不愿意参加会议。
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.