Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
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.
B2 adjective
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.
B2 verb
distort
Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
C1 noun
distortion
扭曲，错误呈现
Meaning
the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something
Example
There was a distortion in the radio signal.
B2 verb
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.
B2 noun
distraction
分心
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
B2 noun
distractions
干扰
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
C2 verb
distrain
扣押
Meaning
to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
Example
The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.
C2 noun
distrainor
财产征收人
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
C2 adjective
distrait
心不在焉
Meaning
deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief
Example
He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.
C1 adjective
distraught
心烦意乱
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
B2 noun
distress
痛苦
Meaning
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.
B2 adjective
distressed
痛苦
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
B1 verb
distribute
分发
Meaning
to give out or spread something among several people or places
Example
The teacher will distribute the test papers.
B2 noun
distribution
分配
Meaning
the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
Example
The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.
B1 noun
district
区
Meaning
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
Example
She lives in the northern district of the city.
C1 verb
distrust
不信任
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
B2 verb
disturb
打扰
Meaning
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
Example
Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
B2 noun
Disturbance
干扰; 打扰; 不安
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
B2 adjective
disturbing
令人不安
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
C2 noun
disunion
分裂
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
C2 noun
disyllable
双音节词
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
C2 verb
dither
Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
C2 noun
ditty
简短的歌曲
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.