英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
the quality of being committed to a task or purpose
"Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades."
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
"From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying."
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
"The solution is deducible from the data provided."
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
"His deduction from the evidence was accurate."
to regard or consider in a specified way
"The project was deemed a success by the board."
extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense
"The lake is very deep in the middle."
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
"The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect."
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
"Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival."
to a great depth, extent, or intensity
"She was deeply moved by the speech."
a graceful wild animal with long legs and antlers, often living in forests
"A deer ran across the road suddenly."
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
"The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti."
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
"The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds."
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
"The newspaper was sued for defamation of character."
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
"He was defamed by malicious rumors."
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
"The company defaulted on its loan payments."
to win a victory over someone or something in a competition or battle
"Our team defeated their rivals in the final match."
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
"His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team."
The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.
"The politician’s defection shocked his supporters."
having faults or defects; imperfect
"The defective product was returned to the store."
The act of protecting or guarding against attack, harm, or criticism.
"The castle walls were built for defence against invaders."
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
"The lawyer worked hard to defend her client."
An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
"The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges."
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
"The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal."
the action of protecting from attack; the act of resisting or guarding
"The army prepared a strong defense against the invasion."
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
"Her decision was legally defensible."
Intended to protect or defend; behaving in a way to guard against criticism or attack.
"He became defensive when asked about his mistake."
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
"The meeting was deferred until next week."
Polite submission or respect for someone else's opinion or judgment.
"She showed great deference to her elders."
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
"He was always deferential toward his teachers."
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
"The protest was an act of defiance against injustice."
showing open resistance or bold disobedience
"The child was defiant when told to clean his room."
a lack or shortage of something that is necessary
"The doctor diagnosed him with a vitamin D deficiency."
not having enough of something that is essential
"The soil is deficient in nutrients."
The amount by which something, especially money, is too small or lacking.
"The government is trying to reduce the budget deficit."
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
"The river was defiled by industrial waste."
to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
"The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'."
clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful
"We need a definite plan before starting the project."
without any doubt; certainly
"I will definitely call you tomorrow."
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
"The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word."
serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive
"The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy."
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
"The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic."
to exercise authority over; to manage or regulate
"He tried to control his anger during the meeting."
managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits
"The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment."
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
"The game controller made it easy to play the video game."
causing disagreement or discussion because people hold different opinions
"The new law is highly controversial."
A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.
"The new policy sparked a major controversy."
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
"The scientist controversed the previous research findings."
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
"The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules."
