Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 verb
divulge
透露
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
C1 adjective
docile
顺从的
Meaning
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
Example
The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.
C1 noun
doctrine
教义
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
C1 adjective
Dodgy
可疑的; 值得怀疑的; 不可靠的; 危险的或有风险的
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
C1 noun
doe
母鹿
Meaning
a female deer, especially an adult one
Example
The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.
C1 adjective
dogged
顽强
Meaning
showing stubborn determination and persistence
Example
She succeeded through dogged determination.
C1 noun
dogma
教条
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
C1 adjective
dogmatic
教条的
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
C1 verb
domesticate
驯化
Meaning
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
Example
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
C1 noun
domestication
驯化
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
C1 noun
domicile
住所
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
C1 noun
domination
统治
Meaning
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
Example
The empire sought domination over its neighbors.
C1 verb
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.
C1 noun
Doomsday
世界末日; 最后的审判日
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.
C1 noun
doorkeeper
门卫
Meaning
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
Example
The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.
C1 adjective
Dormant
不活跃; 睡着的; 暂时挂起的; 当前不活跃
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
C1 noun
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.
C1 verb
dote
宠爱
Meaning
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
Example
She tends to dote on her grandchildren.
C1 adjective
dour
严厉
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
C1 verb
douse
扑灭 / 倒
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
C1 adjective
downcast
Meaning
feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes
Example
He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.
C1 verb
downplay
淡化
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
C1 noun
Downpour
大雨; 突如其来的暴雨
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
C1 noun
dowry
嫁妆
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.