英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
"The news about the accident was deeply disturbing."
the state of being separated or not united
"Civil wars often result from national disunion."
a word consisting of two syllables
"The word 'happy' is a disyllable."
a short, simple song or poem
"She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking."
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
"Coffee has a mild diuretic effect."
active during the day; occurring daily
"Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours."
digression; wandering from a path or subject
"His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point."
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
"He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day."
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
"The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish."
The process or state of diverging; a difference in opinion, character, etc.
"The divergence of their opinions led to heated debates."
Tending to be different or to develop in different directions.
"The two scientists had divergent opinions on the outcome of the experiment."
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
"The university has a diverse student body from many countries."
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."
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
"The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks."
A range of different things or people; variety.
"Workplace diversity helps foster innovation and creativity."
capable of being turned aside or redirected
"Funds from the budget are not legally divertible."
Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.
"Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending."
to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly
"The shield deflected the incoming arrow."
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
"The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest."
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; removal of forests.
"Deforestation leads to habitat loss and climate change."
to change the normal shape or structure of something by twisting or distorting it
"Excessive heat can deform plastic containers."
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
"The company was accused of trying to defraud investors."
to provide money to pay the costs of something
"The grant will help defray the cost of education."
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
"The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal."
Demonstrating skill and cleverness in movement or action.
"The pianist's deft fingers moved across the keys with ease."
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
"Her deftness with words impressed the audience."
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
"The company became defunct after the financial crisis."
The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.
"The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society."
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
"The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos."
The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.
"The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline."
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
"Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population."
The process of being degraded, declined, or reduced in quality, dignity, or value.
"Pollution leads to the degradation of the environment."
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
"The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions."
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
"She earned a degree in engineering."
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
"Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion."
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
"Some fans deify their favorite celebrities."
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
"The king did not deign to reply to the commoner."
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
"The philosopher identified himself as a deist."
