Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
dyne
力的单位（厘米-克-秒制）
Meaning
A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.
Example
The physicist measured the force in dynes.
C2 prefix
dys-
前缀，表示异常、不良、困难或缺陷
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
C1 noun
dysentery
肠道疾病（伴有血液和粘液的腹泻）
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
C1 adjective
dysfunctional
功能失常的
Meaning
Not operating normally or properly.
Example
The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.
C1 noun
dyslexia
阅读障碍
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
C2 adjective
dyspeptic
消化不良的, 易怒的
Meaning
Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
Example
After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.