词汇表

英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例

verb C2
/dɪˈspɒnd/

to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected

"After repeated failures, he began to despond."

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despotic

adjective C2
/dɛˈspɒtɪk/

exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way

"The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery."

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noun C2
/ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

a state of disuse or inactivity

"The old law has fallen into desuetude."

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adjective C2
/ˈdɛsəlˌtɔːri/

lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm

"His desultory conversation bored the audience."

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adjective C2
/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

having exact and definite limits or form

"The contract is for a determinate period of two years."

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detraction

noun C2
/dɪˈtrækʃən/

The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.

"Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular."

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detritus

noun C2
/dɪˈtraɪtəs/

Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.

"The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood."

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detrude

verb C2
/dɪˈtruːd/

To thrust or force something downward or outward.

"The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff."

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noun C2
/ˈdɛvɪlri/

Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.

"The children were full of devilry on Halloween night."

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noun C2
/ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.

"The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk."

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Dhuti

noun C2
/ˈduːti/

a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs

"The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony."

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adjective C2
/ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.

"The villain devised a diabolic scheme."

diacritical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.

"The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume."

noun C2
/ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.

"The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation."

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noun C2
/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.

"The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions."

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adjective C2
/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.

"She took a dialectical approach to solve the complex issue."

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dialectician

noun C2
/ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.

"Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history."

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adjective C2
/daɪˈæfənəs/

Light, delicate, and translucent.

"She wore a diaphanous dress that shimmered in the sunlight."

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diatomic

adjective C2
/ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

Consisting of two atoms.

"Oxygen is a diatomic molecule."

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diatribe

noun C2
/ˈdaɪətraɪb/

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

"The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents."

noun C2
/ˈdɪktəm/

A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.

"The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law."

adjective C2
/daɪˈdæktɪk/

Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.

"The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature."

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noun C2
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.

"The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly."

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noun C2
/ˈdɪfɪdəns/

Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.

"Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public."

adjective C2
/ˈdɪfɪdənt/

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

"He was too diffident to ask a question in class."

adjective C2
/dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

able to spread or be spread through a medium

"Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes."

noun C2
/ˈdaɪɡræf/

A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.

"In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph."

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digression

noun C2
/daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

"Her story was full of interesting digressions."

adjective C2
/daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.

"The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow."

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dilapidate

verb C2
/dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.

"The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years."

noun C2
/dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.

"The old temple was in a state of dilapidation."

adjective C2
/ˈdɪlətɔːri/

Tending to cause delay; slow to act.

"The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis."

noun C2
/ˌdɪləˈtænt/

A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.

"He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training."

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dint

noun C2
/dɪnt/

an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power

"By dint of hard work, he achieved success."

adjective C2
/daɪˈɒsɪsən/

relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church

"The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs."

noun C2
/ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.

"The word 'coin' contains a diphthong."

noun C2
/dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.

"The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact."

noun C2
/ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.

"The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol."

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dirge

noun C2
/dɜːrdʒ/

A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.

"The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral."

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verb C2
/ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

To free someone from a false belief or misconception.

"The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding."

adjective C2
/ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.

"The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth."

noun C2
/ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds

"The policy was met with widespread disapprobation."

verb C2
/ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

to disturb the order or arrangement of something

"The wind disarranged her hair."

verb C2
/ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/

to deny responsibility for or connection with something

"He disavowed any involvement in the scandal."

noun C2
/ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support

"The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks."

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disbar

verb C2
/dɪsˈbɑːr/

to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

"The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct."

verb C2
/dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

to relieve someone of a burden or load

"She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend."

verb C2
/dɪsˈbɜːrs/

to pay out money, especially from a fund

"The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families."

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noun C2
dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

The payment of money from a fund.

"The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed."

verb C2
/ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/

to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order

"The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him."