英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
To release from military service or to disband troops.
"The government decided to demobilize the army after the war."
a system of government where citizens exercise power by voting
"Democracy allows people to choose their leaders."
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
"He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights."
relating to or supporting democracy or its principles; characterized by equality and freedom
"The country has a democratic system of government."
Relating to the structure of populations, such as age, race, or gender.
"The company conducted a demographic study of its customers."
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
"The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society."
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
"Demographics help in targeted advertising."
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
"The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one."
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
"The demolition of the old factory took several weeks."
an evil spirit or devil
"The story was about a demon who haunted the village."
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
"The soldiers fought with demoniac fury."
characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
"He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone."
clearly able to be shown or proven
"There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent."
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
"The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class."
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
"The workers organized a demonstration for better wages."
The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.
"Demonstrations occurred on March 11."
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
"She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends."
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
"The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets."
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
"The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete."
to reduce to a lower rank or position
"The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance."
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
"The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers."
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
"She agreed to help without demur."
reserved, modest, and shy
"She gave him a demure smile."
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
"The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods."
to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies
"The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment."
tree-shaped or branching like a tree
"The coral has a dendroid structure."
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
"He is studying dendrology at the university."
a statement that something is not true; the refusal to accept or believe something
"His denial of the accusations surprised everyone."
to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
"He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues."
pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans
"He wore blue denims with a white shirt."
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
"The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens."
to give a name or designation to something
"The currency was denominated in dollars."
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
"The church belongs to a Protestant denomination."
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
"In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator."
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
"The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower."
To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.
"A red flag denotes danger."
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
"The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying."
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
"The leader denounced corruption in his speech."
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
"The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground."
in a dense manner; closely packed; thickly
"The forest was densely packed with tall trees."
the degree of compactness or thickness of a substance or object
"The density of water is higher than that of air."
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
"The accident left a dent in the car door."
relating to teeth or dentistry
"She goes for a dental checkup every six months."
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
"He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy."
a medical professional who treats teeth and oral health
"I need to visit the dentist for a regular checkup."
to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets
"The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging."
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
"The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption."
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
"He denied stealing the money."
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
"She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout."
