英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.
"The despoilers left the city in ruins."
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected
"After repeated failures, he began to despond."
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
"She felt despondent after losing her job."
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
"The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence."
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
"The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery."
absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way
"The people revolted against the era of despotism."
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
"We had ice cream for dessert after dinner."
the place to which someone or something is going or being sent
"Paris is a popular tourist destination."
The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future; fate.
"She believed it was her destiny to become a doctor."
extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself
"The earthquake left many families destitute."
To ruin something completely so that it no longer exists or works.
"The fire destroyed the entire building."
the act of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired
"The fire caused the destruction of the building."
Causing great and irreparable harm or damage.
"Hurricanes are often destructive to coastal cities."
a state of disuse or inactivity
"The old law has fallen into desuetude."
lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
"His desultory conversation bored the audience."
to separate or remove something from something else
"She detached the page from the notebook."
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
"He lived in a detached house away from the city."
the state of being separated or emotionally uninvolved
"She observed the situation with complete detachment."
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
"She explained the plan in great detail."
Having many details; very thorough.
"The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation."
To discover or identify the presence of something.
"The device can detect smoke in the room."
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
"The detection of fraud in the system was swift."
a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes
"The detective solved the mystery in just two days."
the easing of strained relations, especially between countries
"The treaty helped bring about a détente between the two nations."
the action of keeping someone in custody or confinement
"The student faced detention for his misbehavior."
a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes
"She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry."
to become progressively worse in quality, condition, or value
"Her health began to deteriorate after the accident."
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
"The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution."
the process of becoming progressively worse
"There has been a deterioration in the quality of service."
a factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something
"Education is a key determinant of economic growth."
having exact and definite limits or form
"The contract is for a determinate period of two years."
The firmness of purpose; the act of deciding something firmly.
"Her determination helped her overcome all the obstacles."
To decide or establish something after consideration.
"The jury will determine the outcome of the case."
Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.
"She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles."
Something that discourages or prevents someone from doing something.
"The new law is expected to be a deterrent against crime."
To dislike intensely or hate.
"I detest waking up early on weekends."
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
"The sudden detonation shook the entire building."
A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.
"We had to take a detour because the main road was closed."
The process of removing toxic substances or effects from the body.
"Detoxification is often the first step in treating drug addiction."
The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.
"Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular."
The state of being harmed or damaged.
"He continued smoking to the detriment of his health."
Causing harm or damage.
"Lack of sleep can be detrimental to your performance."
Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.
"The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood."
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
"The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff."
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
"The hurricane devastated the coastal town."
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
"The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city."
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
"Air pollution has devastating consequences for health."
