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C2 adjective /droʊl/

droll

滑稽
Meaning
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Example
He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
他有一种滑稽的幽默感，让每个人都笑了。
C1 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

干辣椒
Meaning
dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food
Example
The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.
这个食谱需要两颗干辣椒让它变辣。
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

毒品
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
医生为这种疾病开了新药。
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 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

不赞成 / 反感
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
新政策在公众中失宠。
B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

恶化
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
因污染，空气质量正在恶化。
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 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 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

界定
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
艺术家对风景的界定非常准确。
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。
C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

杜提
Meaning
a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs
Example
The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.
老人穿着白色杜提参加宗教仪式。
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。
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 /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。
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。
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

堕落
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
曾经繁荣的帝国开始衰退成混乱。
C1 noun /ˈdek.ə.dəns/

decadence

颓废
Meaning
Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
Example
The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.
小说描述了富有精英的颓废。
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。
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/

dermatologist

皮肤科医生
Meaning
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.
Example
She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.
她因皮肤过敏去咨询了皮肤科医生。
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 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。
C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

退化
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
村民们被迫在退化的条件下生活。
A2 noun /dɪər/

Deer

鹿
Meaning
a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male
Example
We saw a beautiful deer grazing in the meadow.
我们在草地上看到一只美丽的鹿正在吃草。
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.
A2 noun /ˈdjuː.ti/

Duty

责任
Meaning
something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation
Example
It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.
作为公民，我们有责任在选举中投票。
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 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

外交官
Meaning
A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.
Example
The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.
外交官以极大的技巧处理了谈判。
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 /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 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。
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

每日的
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
她每天读报纸。
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。
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 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

无私
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
法官在案件中保持无私。
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。
B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

谨慎
Meaning
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
Example
She handled the situation with great discretion.
她以极大的谨慎处理了这一情况。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

监禁
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
囚犯在被释放之前在监禁中度过了多年。
C1 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

取消资格
Meaning
to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible
Example
The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.
裁判决定因作弊而取消球员资格。
C1 verb /dɪˈtrækt/

detract

Meaning
To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.
Example
His rude behavior will detract from his good reputation.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

打乱
Meaning
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.
出乎意料的问题似乎让她不知所措。
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。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

利尿剂
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
咖啡有轻微的利尿作用。
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。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

弄乱
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
风把她的头发弄乱了。
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

辩论
Meaning
Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.
Example
Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.
关于治理的辩论贯穿了整个会议。
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

最后期限;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
提交项目的截止日期是下周五。
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。
C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

深思熟虑
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
协议在经过长时间的深思熟虑后最终确定。
A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

荷兰的
Meaning
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
Example
She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
她喜欢17世纪的荷兰画作。
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 verb /doʊz/

doze

打盹
Meaning
To sleep lightly for a short time.
Example
He dozed off while reading the book.
他在读书时打了个盹。
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

彻底铲除
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
冲突让许多家庭从他们的家园中被迁移。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

声名狼藉
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
记者避免住在城市的声名狼藉地区。
A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

亲爱的
Meaning
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
Example
She is very dear to her grandparents.
她在祖父母心中非常亲爱。
C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

失望
Meaning
to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed
Example
The scandal disillusioned many voters.
丑闻让许多选民失望。
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

使不安
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
面试官的难题让候选人感到不安。
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

反抗
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
抗议者继续挑战政府对公共集会的禁令。
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 verb /daɪ/

dye

染色
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
她明天会把头发染成金色。
B1 noun /dɜːrt/

Dirt

污垢; 土地; 不洁物质
Meaning
a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter
Example
After playing in the garden, the children were covered in dirt from head to toe.
在花园玩耍后，孩子们从头到脚都沾满了污垢。
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

疯狂
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
那个疯狂的人在街上大喊胡言乱语。
C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

褪色
Meaning
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
Example
The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.
织物在阳光下被放置后开始褪色。
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 /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

毁坏
Meaning
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
Example
The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.
那些恶棍用涂鸦毁坏了墙面。
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。
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 /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

首次在社交场合出现的年轻女性
Meaning
A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
Example
The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.
这位德比坦特在舞会上穿着白色的礼服。
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

二分法
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
传统与现代之间的二分法常常被讨论。
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。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

出发
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
由于技术问题，火车的出发推迟了三十分钟。
A1 noun /dæd/

dad

爸爸
Meaning
an informal term for father
Example
My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
我爸爸教我骑自行车。
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。
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。
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。
A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

讨论
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
该项目需要更多的讨论，然后才能继续进行。
C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

贫困的; 极其贫穷的; 无钱无物
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
许多家庭在经济崩溃后变得贫困。
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

争论
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
两位学者之间的争论持续了好几个小时。
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

分贝
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
工厂里的噪音水平超过了90分贝。
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 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

令人作呕
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
垃圾桶散发的气味非常令人作呕。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

反驳
Meaning
to show that something is false or wrong
Example
The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.
科学家努力工作以反驳旧理论。
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。
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.
A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

枣
Meaning
sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees
Example
Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.
日期通常在斋月期间食用，用来打破禁食。
B1 noun, verb /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

discount

折扣
Meaning
A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.
Example
The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.
商店提供了所有电子产品20%的折扣。
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。
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 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

脱毛
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
她决定在活动前脱毛她的腿。
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。
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 verb /dæʃ/

dash

Meaning
to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently
Example
She dashed across the street to catch the bus.
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。
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 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

变暗
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
暴风雨来临前，乌云开始使天空变暗。
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。
C2 noun /dɪˈtrækʃən/

detraction

贬低
Meaning
The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.
Example
Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.
她对他人的不断贬低使她变得不受欢迎。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

沙拉酱 / 调味料混合物
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
她用意大利沙拉酱准备了一道美味的沙拉。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

紊乱
Meaning
A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.
Example
The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.
抗议活动在群众变得暴力后陷入了混乱。
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。
C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

洞察力
Meaning
The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.
Example
His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
他的商业决策中的洞察力让他成功。
C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

破败
Meaning
The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.
Example
The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.
这座古老的寺庙处于破败状态。
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

干燥的; 无湿气或液体; 无聊
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
沙漠的气候非常干燥。
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.
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 /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

恶魔的诡计
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
恶棍的恶作剧吓坏了镇上的人。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

正式将律师从法律职业中除名
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
腐败的律师因不道德行为而被除名。
B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

一个生产牛奶的建筑或农场；奶制品；一家销售牛奶和奶制品的商店
Meaning
a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products
Example
The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.
当地的乳品店向整个社区提供新鲜的牛奶和奶酪。
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。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

剥夺权利
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
新法律可能会剥夺成千上万选民的投票权。