词汇表

英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例

disparage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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disparage

verb C1
/dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect

"It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions."

disparate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdɪspərət/

fundamentally different or distinct in kind; not allowing comparison

"The project combined disparate ideas from art and technology."

disparity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈspærəti/

a great difference or inequality

"There is a growing disparity between rich and poor."

dispassionate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪsˈpæʃənət/

not influenced by strong emotion; impartial

"The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial."

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dispel

verb C1
/dɪˈspɛl/

to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear

"The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion."

noun C1
/ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.

"The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness."

verb C1
/dɪˈspɛns/

To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.

"The machine dispenses clean drinking water."

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disperse

verb C1
/dɪˈspɜːrs/

To scatter or spread widely in different directions.

"The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd."

adjective C1
/dɪˈspɜːrst/

Scattered or spread across a wide area.

"The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services."

dispersion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.

"The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce."

dispirited definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.

"After losing the match, the team looked dispirited."

displace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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displace

verb C1
/dɪsˈpleɪs/

To force someone or something out of its usual place or position.

"The flood displaced hundreds of families from their homes."

noun C1
/ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.

"She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties."

verb C1
/dɪsˈpruːv/

to show that something is false or wrong

"The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory."

verb C1
/dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible

"The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating."

noun/verb C1
/dɪsˈkwaɪət/

A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.

"The strange silence filled the room with disquiet."

disquieting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.

"The news report was deeply disquieting to the public."

adjective C1
/dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy

"The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town."

dissatisfy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy

"The poor service dissatisfies many customers."

verb C1
/dɪˈsɛkt/

to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail

"In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy."

noun C1
/daɪˈsɛkʃən/

the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure

"The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure."

disseminate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈsɛmɪˌneɪt/

to spread information, knowledge, or ideas widely

"The organization works to disseminate health information to rural communities."

dissemination definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
dɪˌsɛm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.

"The dissemination of educational resources is vital for learning."

verb C1
/dɪˈsɛnt/

To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.

"Several members dissented from the majority decision."

dissertation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.

"She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation."

disservice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.

"Spreading false information is a disservice to the community."

dissident definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɪsɪdənt/

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

"The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government."

dissimilar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/

Not alike; different.

"Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar."

dissipate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/

to scatter or disperse; to gradually disappear or waste away

"The fog began to dissipate as the sun rose."

dissolution definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage

"The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday."

dissonance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɪsənəns/

Lack of harmony or agreement, especially in sound or ideas.

"The dissonance between his words and actions was obvious."

dissuade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈsweɪd/

To persuade someone not to do something.

"She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job."

distill definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈstɪl/

To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.

"The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking."

distillation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.

"Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages."

distortion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something

"There was a distortion in the radio signal."

adjective C1
/dɪˈstrɔːt/

extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly

"She was distraught after losing her pet."

distrust definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪsˈtrʌst/

to have no confidence or trust in someone or something

"Many people distrust politicians."

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diva

noun C1
/ˈdiːvə/

a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star

"The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd."

diverge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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diverge

verb C1
/daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

to separate from a path, opinion, or standard

"The two friends began to diverge in their career choices."

divergence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns

The process or state of diverging; a difference in opinion, character, etc.

"The divergence of their opinions led to heated debates."

divergent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/daɪˈvɜːrdʒənt/

Tending to be different or to develop in different directions.

"The two scientists had divergent opinions on the outcome of the experiment."

diversification definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/daɪˌvɜː.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

The process of a business expanding into different product lines or markets to spread risk and reduce dependence on a single source of income.

"The company's diversification strategy reduced financial risks."

diversified definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.

"The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks."

Diversion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/daɪˈvɜːrʒən/

The act of changing direction or being distracted; an activity that entertains.

"The road was closed, so we had to take a diversion through the village."

divest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/daɪˈvɛst/

to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of

"The company decided to divest its unprofitable division."

divinity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈvɪnɪti/

The quality or state of being divine; a deity.

"The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul."

divisible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈvɪzəbl/

Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.

"Twelve is divisible by three and four."

divisor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈvaɪzər/

A number by which another number is divided.

"In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor."

divulge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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divulge

verb C1
/daɪˈvʌldʒ/

to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown

"She refused to divulge the source of her information."

adjective C1
/ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive

"The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks."