Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 adjective
demoniac
恶魔般的
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
C2 adjective
demoniacal
恶魔般的
Meaning
characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
Example
He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.
C2 adjective
demotic
与普通语言相关
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
C2 verb
demur
反对
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
C2 adjective
demure
矜持
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
C2 noun
demurrage
滞纳金
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
C2 verb
denationalize
去国有化
Meaning
to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies
Example
The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment.
C2 adjective
dendroid
树状的
Meaning
tree-shaped or branching like a tree
Example
The coral has a dendroid structure.
C2 noun
dendrology
Meaning
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Example
He is studying dendrology at the university.
C2 noun
denizen
居民
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
C2 verb
denominate
指定
Meaning
to give a name or designation to something
Example
The currency was denominated in dollars.
C2 noun
denotation
指示
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
C2 noun
denouement
结局
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
C2 noun
dentifrice
牙膏
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
C2 verb
denude
剥夺
Meaning
to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets
Example
The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.
C2 verb
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.
C2 noun
deponent
证人
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
C2 verb
depopulate
减少人口
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
C2 noun
deportment
举止
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
C2 noun
depositor
存款人
Meaning
a person who places money in a bank or financial institution
Example
The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.
C2 verb
deprave
堕落
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
C2 noun
depravity
堕落
Meaning
moral corruption; wickedness
Example
The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.
C2 adjective
deprecatory
贬低的
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
C2 noun
depredation
掠夺
Meaning
An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.
Example
The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night.