英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
"His dissentious remarks divided the group further."
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.
"She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation."
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
"Spreading false information is a disservice to the community."
To separate or cut apart.
"The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions."
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
"The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government."
Not alike; different.
"Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar."
To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
"He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile."
to scatter or disperse; to gradually disappear or waste away
"The fog began to dissipate as the sun rose."
the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure
"The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty."
lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures
"He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling."
the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage
"The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday."
Lack of harmony or agreement, especially in sound or ideas.
"The dissonance between his words and actions was obvious."
Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.
"The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal."
To persuade someone not to do something.
"She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job."
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
"Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment."
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
"She came from the distaff side of a noble family."
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
"He would never distain those who had less fortune than him."
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
"The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm."
The amount of space between two points or places.
"The distance between Dhaka and Chittagong is about 250 kilometers."
far away in space or time
"They could see the distant mountains from their home."
a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder
"The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care."
to swell or expand by pressure from within
"Her stomach began to distend after the large meal."
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
"The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating."
The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.
"The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention."
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.
"Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages."
A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.
"The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year."
clearly different or separate from others of its kind
"The twins have distinct personalities."
a difference or contrast between similar things or people; excellence that sets someone apart
"She graduated with distinction from the university."
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
"The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors."
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
"It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor."
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
"He is a distinguished professor at the university."
the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something
"There was a distortion in the radio signal."
to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on
"The loud noise distracted her during the exam."
something that prevents you from concentrating
"The loud noise outside was a constant distraction during the exam."
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
"Eliminate distractions for better productivity."
to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
"The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent."
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
"The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared."
deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief
"He looked distrait after hearing the sad news."
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
"She was distraught after losing her pet."
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
"He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news."
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
"She looked distressed after hearing the bad news."
to give something out to several people or places
"The charity will distribute food to the flood victims."
the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
"The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas."
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
"She lives in the northern district of the city."
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
"Many people distrust politicians."
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
"Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying."
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
"The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors."
