英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
"The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners."
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
"The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise."
the latest time or date by which something must be completed
"We need to finish this project before the deadline."
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
"Setting deadlines helps finish tasks."
a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement
"Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise."
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous
"The snake's bite is deadly to humans."
Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.
"She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice."
unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
"The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language."
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
"The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers."
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
"His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation."
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
"She is very dear to her grandparents."
A scarcity or lack of something.
"There was a dearth of food during the famine."
The end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions.
"The news of his death shocked everyone in the village."
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
"The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head."
A sudden and complete failure; a fiasco.
"The product launch turned into a complete debacle."
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
"He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating."
to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle
"The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked."
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
"Corruption can debase the values of a society."
having lost quality, value, or moral character
"The debased currency lost the trust of the people."
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
"It is debatable whether the policy will work."
A formal discussion on a particular topic where opposing arguments are presented.
"The students prepared well for the school debate."
A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly.
"Debates foster intellectual growth."
to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
"The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character."
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice
"The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city."
a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral
"The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors."
to weaken or make someone or something infirm
"The long illness debilitated his strength."
causing serious weakness or incapacity
"He suffers from a debilitating disease."
an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account
"The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account."
confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man
"He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala."
Scattered fragments of waste, remains, or broken pieces.
"The streets were filled with debris after the storm."
Something, typically money, that is owed or due.
"He struggled for years to pay off his debt."
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
"The young actor made his debut on the big stage."
A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
"The debutante wore a white gown at the ball."
A period of ten years.
"The country has changed a lot in the past decade."
Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
"The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite."
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
"The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess."
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
"The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board."
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
"The package weighed exactly one decagram."
A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.
"The container could hold up to one decaliter of water."
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
"The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature."
A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.
"The field was measured in decameters for accuracy."
To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.
"The thief decamped before the police arrived."
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
"She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass."
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
"The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal."
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
"The lobster is a well-known decapod."
A line of verse with ten syllables.
"The poet often wrote in decasyllable form."
The process of rotting or decomposition; to decline in quality or strength.
"The abandoned house slowly began to decay."
