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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 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

双重的
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
她拥有两个国家的双重国籍。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

伪装; 掩饰
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
间谍穿着精心设计的伪装，以避免被敌人认出。
B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

牙科的
Meaning
relating to teeth or dentistry
Example
She goes for a dental checkup every six months.
她每六个月进行一次牙科检查。
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 /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

绝望
Meaning
reckless; extremely urgent; critical
Example
The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.
当水源耗尽时，情况变得绝望。
B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

莫林加荚
Meaning
long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries
Example
The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.
鼓槌为传统鱼咖喱增添了独特的风味。
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

诊断
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
医生诊断出他患有肺炎。
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 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

设计
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
工程师们设计了一种新的方法来降低成本。
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

厌恶的
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
她对他对待动物的方式感到厌恶。
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 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 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

排水
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
糟糕的排水系统导致了邻里的洪水。
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。
B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

残疾
Meaning
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Example
Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.
尽管他有身体残疾，他还是成为了轮椅赛车的成功运动员。
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。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

存款, 预付款
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
她向她的储蓄账户存入了500美元。
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。
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 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 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

披露
Meaning
to reveal or make information known; to expose
Example
The company must disclose all financial information.
公司必须披露所有的财务信息。
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。
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 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

下降 / 血统
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
登山者从山顶开始下降。
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

文凭
Meaning
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
Example
She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
她在完成护理课程后获得了文凭。
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。
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。
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。
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 /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

令人不悦
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
天气寒冷且令人不悦。
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 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

经销商
Meaning
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
Example
The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.
汽车经销商提供了折扣以吸引客户。
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 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 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 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 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 /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

杰出; 荣誉的; 著名的; 拥有尊严的外观或举止
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
他是大学里一位杰出的教授。
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 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 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。
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 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 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 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。
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

依赖; 被抚养人
Meaning
a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others
Example
As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.
作为税务依赖人，她无法单独提交自己的税表。
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

潜水员
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
潜水员消失在水面下去捕捉一条鱼。
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 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。
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。
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 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 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 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。
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。
B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
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 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 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/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 /djuː/

Dew

露水
Meaning
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
Example
The morning dew glistened on the grass.
早晨的露珠在草地上闪闪发光。
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 /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 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。
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

推理
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
他的推理基于证据是准确的。
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。
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 /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

门垫
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
请在进入房子之前在门垫上擦脚。
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 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 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

数字格式
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
数字格式的家谱可以在线共享。
B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

持续时间
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
会议持续了两个小时。
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 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 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 /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

分开
Meaning
to separate or remove something from something else
Example
She detached the page from the notebook.
她从笔记本上撕下了那一页。
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。
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。
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 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

理想的
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
房子的地理位置非常理想，视野极好。
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。
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 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

恶化
Meaning
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.
Example
Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.
无计划的增长可能会恶化生活条件。
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。
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 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 /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。
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 /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

独特的
Meaning
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Example
The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.
餐厅以其独特的味道而闻名。
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 /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 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。
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。
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 /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

数据泄露
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
一次数据泄露暴露了数百万用户的密码。
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 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

拆除
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
这座城市决定拆除旧体育场，建造一个新的。
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。
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。
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。
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 /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

文档
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
项目的文档可供审查。
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 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 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 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

Meaning
to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value
Example
Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.
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 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。
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。
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 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 /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 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 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 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

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 /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

中断
Meaning
Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.
Example
The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.
道路建设导致交通流量的大规模中断。
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。
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。