Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 adjective
devastating
Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
B2 noun
devastating consequences
毁灭性后果
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
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.
B2 adjective
developmental
发展性的
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
B2 verb
devise
设计
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
B2 verb
devote
奉献
Meaning
to give time, effort, or resources to something
Example
She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.
B2 adjective
devoted
奉献的
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
diabetes
幸福
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
B2 verb
diagnose
诊断
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
B2 noun
diagnosis
Meaning
The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.
Example
The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.
B2 verb
dictate
口述
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
B2 noun
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.
B2 verb
differentiate
区分
Meaning
To recognize or make a distinction between things.
Example
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
B2 verb
digest
消化
Meaning
to break down food in the body; to think about and understand
Example
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.
B2 adjective
digestive
消化的
Meaning
Relating to the digestion of food.
Example
Digestive enzymes help break down food.
B2 noun
digit
Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
Dignity
尊严，尊重，自尊
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
B2 noun
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.
B2 adjective
Diligent
勤奋的
Meaning
hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort
Example
She is a diligent student who studies every day.