L27 Flashcards
debility
[di’biləti] n. 衰弱,虚弱;无活力
Noun. : WEAKNESS, INFIRMITY
debonair
[,debə’nεə] adj. 高兴的,快活的;温文尔雅的;殷勤的
Adj.1 archaic : GENTLE, COURTEOUS
2 a : SUAVE, URBANE a debonair performer b : LIGHTHEARTED, NONCHALANT
debrief
[di:’bri:f] vt. 盘问;听取报告
vt.1 : to interrogate (as a pilot) usually upon return (as from a mission) in order to obtain useful information
2 : to carefully review upon completion debrief the flight
debris
[‘deibri:] n. 碎片,残骸
Noun.1 : the remains of something broken down or destroyed
2 : an accumulation of fragments of rock
3 : something discarded : RUBBISH
debunk
[di:’bʌŋk] vt. 揭穿;拆穿…的假面具;暴露
vt. : to expose the sham or falseness of debunk a legend
decamp
[di’kæmp] vi. 撤营;逃走;逃亡
vi.1 : to break up a camp
2 : to depart suddenly : ABSCOND
decant
[di’kænt] vt. 移入其他容器;轻轻倒出
vt.1 : to draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
2 : to pour from one vessel into another
3 : to pour out, transfer, or unload as if by pouring
deceit
[di’si:t] n. 欺骗;谎言;欺诈手段
noun.1 : the act or practice of deceiving : DECEPTION
2 : an attempt or device to deceive : TRICK
3 : the quality of being deceitful : DECEITFULNESS
decency
[‘di:sənsi] n. 正派;体面;庄重;合乎礼仪;礼貌
Noun.1 archaic a : FITNESS b : ORDERLINESS
2 a : the quality or state of being decent : PROPRIETY b : conformity to standards of taste, propriety, or quality
3 : standard of propriety ? usually used in plural
4 plural : conditions or services considered essential for a proper standard of living
5 : literary decorum
decentralize
[,di:’sentrəlaiz] vt. 使分散;使分权;疏散
vi. 分散集权;疏散
n. 分散
vt. : to deprive of centralization: as a : to disperse or distribute the functions or powers of (as a government) decentralize the administration of flood relief b : to cause to withdraw from the center or place of concentration decentralize downtown business areas?J.C.Ingraham
deception
[di’sepʃən] n. 欺骗,欺诈;骗术
Noun.1 a : the act of deceiving b : the fact or condition of being deceived
2 : something that deceives : TRICK a clever deception
declaim
[di’kleim] vi. 慷慨陈词;演讲;朗读
vt. 演讲;慷慨激昂地发表
Intransitive verb
1 : to speak rhetorically; specifically : to recite something as an exercise in elocution
2 : to speak pompously or bombastically : HARANGUE
transitive verb : to deliver rhetorically an actor declaiming his lines; specifically : to recite in elocution
decomposition
[,di:kɔmpə’ziʃən] n. 分解,腐烂;变质
Noun.obsolete : the combination of composites : repeated composition
Noun.the act or process of decomposing : the state of being decomposed: a : the separation or resolution (as of a substance) into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds decomposition of mercuric oxide into mercury and oxygen ? compare DISSOCIATION 1a b : DISINTEGRATION decomposition by fission c : organic decay the decomposition of a dead body : DISSOLUTION the complete decomposition of the opposition
decoy
[‘di:kɔi, di’kɔi] n. 诱饵;诱骗
vt. 诱骗
vi. 被诱
Noun.1 : a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
2 : someone or something used to lure or lead another into a trap; especially : an artificial bird used to attract live birds within shot
3 : someone or something used to draw attention away from another
vt.: to lure by or as if by a decoy : ENTICE
synonyms see LURE
decree
[di’kri:] n. 法令;判决
vt. 命令;颁布;注定;判决
vi. 注定;发布命令
Noun.1 : an order usually having the force of law
2 a : a religious ordinance enacted by council or titular head b : a foreordaining will
3 a : a judicial decision of the Roman emperor b : a judicial decision especially in an equity or probate court
transitive verb
1 : to command or enjoin by or as if by decree decree an amnesty
2 : to determine or order judicially decree a punishment
intransitive verb : ORDAIN
dedication
[,dedi’keiʃən] n. 奉献;献身
Noun.1 : an act or rite of dedicating to a divine being or to a sacred use
2 : a devoting or setting aside for a particular purpose
3 : a name and often a message prefixed to a literary, musical, or artistic production in tribute to a person or cause
4 : self-sacrificing devotion her dedication to the cause
5 : a ceremony to mark the official completion or opening of something (as a building)
deduce
[di’dju:s] vt. 推论,推断;演绎出
vt.1 : to determine by deduction; specifically : to infer from a general principle
2 : to trace the course of
synonyms see INFER
deduct
[di’dʌkt] vt. 扣除,减去;演绎
vt.1 : to take away (an amount) from a total : SUBTRACT
2 : DEDUCE, INFER
deductive
[di’dʌktiv] adj. 演绎的;推论的;推断的
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or provable by deduction
2 : employing deduction in reasoning
deed
[di:d] n. 行动;证书;[法]契据
vt. 立契转让
Noun.1 : something that is done evil deeds
2 : a usually illustrious act or action : FEAT, EXPLOIT a hero’s daring deeds
3 : the act of performing : ACTION righteous in word and in deed
4 : a signed and usually sealed instrument containing some legal transfer, bargain, or contract
vt. : to convey or transfer by deed
deface
[di’feis] vt. 损伤外观,丑化
Vt,1 : to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details deface an inscription
2 : IMPAIR
3 obsolete : DESTROY
defame
[di'feim] v. 诽谤;中伤 vt. archaic : DISGRACE 2 : to harm the reputation of by libel or slander 3 archaic : ACCUSE synonyms see MALIGN
deficit
[‘defisit] n. 赤字;不足额
Noun.1 a (1) : deficiency in amount or quality a deficit in rainfall (2) : a lack or impairment in a functional capacity cognitive deficits a hearing deficit b : DISADVANTAGE scored two runs to overcome a 21 deficit*
2 a : an excess of expenditure over revenue b : a loss in business operations
defile
[di'fail] vt. 污损,弄脏;染污 n. 狭谷;隘路 vi. 以纵队前进 vt.: to make unclean or impure: as a : to corrupt the purity or perfection of : DEBASE *the countryside defiled by billboards* b : to violate the chastity of : DEFLOWER c : to make physically unclean especially with something unpleasant or contaminating *boots defiled with blood* d : to violate the sanctity of : DESECRATE *defile a sanctuary* e : SULLY, DISHONOR synonyms see CONTAMINATE Noun.: a narrow passage or gorge vi.: to march off in a line
deflect
[di’flekt] vt. 使转向;使偏斜;使弯曲
vi. 转向;偏斜
Transitive verb : to turn aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
intransitive verb : to turn aside : DEVIATE
defraud
[di’frɔ:d] vt. 欺骗
vi. 进行诈骗(过去式defrauded,过去分词defrauded,现在分词defrauding,第三人称单数defrauds,名词defraudation)
vt. : to deprive of something by deception or fraud
synonyms see CHEAT
defray
[di’frei] vt. 支出;支付
vt.1 : to provide for the payment of : PAY
2 archaic : to bear the expenses of
defuse
[,di:’fju:z] vt. 平息;去掉…的雷管;使除去危险性
vt.1 : to remove the fuse from (as a mine or bomb)
2 : to make less harmful, potent, or tense defuse the crisis
dejected
[di’dʒektid] adj. 沮丧的,灰心的
Adj.1 : cast down in spirits : DEPRESSED
2 a obsolete , of the eyes : DOWNCAST b archaic : thrown down
3 obsolete : lowered in rank or condition
delectation
[,diːlek’teɪʃ(ə)n] n. 愉快;款待;享受
Noun.: DELIGHT, ENJOYMENT
delegate
[‘deliɡət, -ɡeit, ‘deliɡeit] vt. 委派…为代表
n. 代表
Noun.: a person acting for another: as a : a representative to a convention or conference b : a representative of a United States territory in the House of Representatives c : a member of the lower house of the legislature of Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia
transitive verb
1 : to entrust to another delegate authority
2 : to appoint as one’s representative
intransitive verb : to assign responsibility or authority a good manager knows how to delegate
delicate
[‘delikət] adj. 微妙的;精美的,雅致的;柔和的;易碎的;纤弱的;清淡可口的
Adj.1 : pleasing to the senses: a : generally pleasant the climate’s delicate, the air most sweet ?Shakespeare b : pleasing to the sense of taste or smell especially in a mild or subtle way a delicate aroma a robust wine will dominate delicate dishes c : marked by daintiness or charm of color, lines, or proportions a delicate floral print an ample tear trilled down her delicate cheek ?Shakespeare d : marked by fineness of structure, workmanship, or texture a delicate tracery a delicate lace
2 a : marked by keen sensitivity or fine discrimination delicate insights a more delicate syntactic analysis ?R. H. Robins b : FASTIDIOUS, SQUEAMISH a person of delicate tastes
3 a : not robust in health or constitution : WEAK, SICKLY had been considered a delicate child b : easily torn or damaged : FRAGILE the delicate chain of life
4 a : requiring careful handling: (1) : easily unsettled or upset a delicate balance the delicate relationships defined by the Constitution ?New Yorker (2) : requiring skill or tact in a delicate position delicate negotiations a delicate operation (3) : involving matters of a deeply personal nature : SENSITIVE this is a delicate matter. Could I possibly speak to you alone ?Daphne Du Maurier b : marked by care, skill, or tact delicate handling of a difficult situation
5 : marked by great precision or sensitivity a delicate instrument
synonyms see CHOICE
Noun.: something delicate
delinquent
[di’liŋkwənt] adj. 有过失的;怠忽的;拖欠债务的
n. 流氓;行为不良的人;失职者
Noun. : a delinquent person
Adj.1 : offending by neglect or violation of duty or of law
2 : being overdue in payment a delinquent charge account
3 : of, relating to, or characteristic of delinquents : marked by delinquency delinquent behavior
delirium
[di’liriəm] n. 精神错乱;发狂,狂热;说谵语状态
Noun.1 : an acute mental disturbance characterized by confused thinking and disrupted attention usually accompanied by disordered speech and hallucinations
2 : frenzied excitement he would stride about his room in a delirium of joy ?Thomas Wolfe
delusion
[di’lu:ʒən] n. 迷惑,欺骗;错觉;幻想
Noun.1 : the act of deluding : the state of being deluded
2 a : something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated b : a persistent false psychotic belief regarding the self or persons or objects outside the self that is maintained despite indisputable evidence to the contrary; also : the abnormal state marked by such beliefs
deluxe
[də’luks, də’lʌks] adj. 高级的;豪华的,奢华的
adv. 豪华地
Adj.: notably luxurious, elegant, or expensive a deluxe edition deluxe hotels
delve
[delv] vi. 钻研;探究;[英古]挖 vt. 钻研;探究;[英古]挖 n. [古]穴;洞 Transitive verb archaic : EXCAVATE intransitive verb 1 : to dig or labor with or as if with a spade 2 a : to make a careful or detailed search for information *delved into the past* b : to examine a subject in detail *the book delves into the latest research* Noun.archaic : CAVE, HOLLOW
demagogue
[‘deməɡɔɡ] n. 煽动者;煽动家;煽动政治家
Noun.1 : a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
2 : a leader championing the cause of the common people in ancient times
intransitive verb : to behave like a demagogue
transitive verb : to treat (as an issue) in a demagogic manner
demarcate
[‘diːmɑːkeɪt] vt. 划分界线;区别
vt.1 : DELIMIT
2 : to set apart : DISTINGUISH demarcate teachers as mentor, master and model teachers based on their level of education ?Shanay Cadette
demeanour
[dɪ’miːnə] n. 举止,行为
demented
[di’mentid] adj. 发狂的,疯狂的;精神错乱的
v. 精神错乱;变得痴呆(dement的过去分词)
Adj.1 : MAD, INSANE
2 : suffering from or exhibiting cognitive dementia
demolition
[,demə’liʃən] n. 拆除(等于demolishment);破坏;毁坏
Noun.1 : the act of demolishing; especially : destruction in war by means of explosives
2 plural : explosives for destruction in war
demonstrative
[di’mɔnstrətiv] adj. 说明的;证明的;公开表露感情的
n. 指示词
adj.1 a : demonstrating as real or true b : characterized or established by demonstration
2 : pointing out the one referred to and distinguishing it from others of the same class demonstrative pronouns
3 a : marked by display of feeling b : inclined to display feelings openly
Noun. : a demonstrative word or morpheme
demoralize
[di’mɔrəlaiz] vt. 使道德败坏;使堕落;使士气低落
vt.1 : to corrupt the morals of
2 a : to weaken the morale of : DISCOURAGE, DISPIRIT b : to upset or destroy the normal functioning of c : to throw into disorder
demote
[,di:’məut] vt. 使降级;使降职
vt.1 : to reduce to a lower grade or rank
2 : to relegate to a less important position
demure
[di’mjuə] adj. 端庄的;娴静的;严肃的;假装正直的
Adj.1 : RESERVED, MODEST
2 : affectedly modest, reserved, or serious : COY
den
[den] n. 贼窝,私室;兽穴,窝巢;小房间
vi. 藏到洞里;住在肮脏简陋的小房间里
vt. 把……赶进洞穴
Noun.1 : the lair of a wild usually predatory animal
2 a (1) : a hollow or cavern used especially as a hideout (2) : a center of secret activity b : a small usually squalid dwelling
3 : a comfortable usually secluded room
4 : a subdivision of a Cub Scout pack made up of two or more boys
intransitive verb : to live in or retire to a den polar bears den in ice caves or snowdrifts
transitive verb : to drive into a den
dentures
[‘dɛntʃɚz] n. 假牙;补齿(常用复数)
denude
[di’nju:d] vt. 剥夺;使裸露
vt.1 : to deprive of something important
2 a : to strip of all covering or surface layers b : to lay bare by erosion c : to strip (land) of forests
denunciate
[dɪ’nʌnsɪeɪt] vt. 谴责;公开指责;公然抨击(等于denounce)
depose
[di’pəuz] vt. 免职;作证;废黜
vi. 宣誓作证
Transitive verb
1 : to remove from a throne or other high position
2 : to put down : DEPOSIT
3 [Middle English, from Medieval Latin deponere, from Late Latin] a : to testify to under oath or by affidavit b : AFFIRM, ASSERT c : to take a deposition of depose a witness
intransitive verb : to bear witness
deposit
[di’pɔzit] n. 存款;保证金;沉淀物
vt. 使沉积;存放
vi. 沉淀
Transitive verb
1 : to place especially for safekeeping or as a pledge; especially : to put in a bank
2 a : to lay down : PLACE b : to let fall (as sediment)
intransitive verb : to become deposited
Noun.1 : the state of being deposited
2 : something placed for safekeeping: as a : money deposited in a bank b : money given as a pledge or down payment
3 : a place of deposit : DEPOSITORY
4 : an act of depositing
5 a : something laid down; especially : matter deposited by a natural process b : a natural accumulation (as of iron ore, coal, or gas)
depraved
[dɪ’preɪvd] adj. 堕落的;腐化的;卑鄙的
v. 使腐化(deprave的过去式和过去分词)
Adj.: marked by corruption or evil; especially : PERVERTED
depravity
[di’prævəti] n. 堕落;邪恶
Noun.1 : a corrupt act or practice
2 : the quality or state of being depraved
depredation
[,depri’deiʃən] n. 掠夺;破坏,破坏痕迹
Noun.1 a : the act of depredating or the state of being depredated : an act of plundering, despoiling, or making inroads b depredations plural : RAVAGES trying to ease the depredations of the disease
2 Scots law : the forcible driving away of cattle in large numbers
depressed
[di’prest] adj. 沮丧的;萧条的;压低的
v. 使沮丧;使萧条(depress的过去式和过去分词形式);压低
Adj.1 : low in spirits : SAD; especially : affected by psychological depression
2 a : vertically flattened a depressed cactus b : having the central part lower than the margin c : lying flat or prostrate d : dorsoventrally flattened
3 : suffering from economic depression; especially : UNDERPRIVILEGED
4 : being below the standard
depression
[di’preʃən] n. 沮丧;洼地;不景气;忧愁
Noun.1 a : the angular distance of a celestial object below the horizon b : the size of an angle of depression
2 : an act of depressing or a state of being depressed: as a : a pressing down : LOWERING b (1) : a state of feeling sad : DEJECTION (2) : a psychoneurotic or psychotic disorder marked especially by sadness, inactivity, difficulty in thinking and concentration, a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping, feelings of dejection and hopelessness, and sometimes suicidal tendencies c (1) : a reduction in activity, amount, quality, or force (2) : a lowering of vitality or functional activity
3 : a depressed place or part : HOLLOW
4 : LOW 1b
5 : a period of low general economic activity marked especially by rising levels of unemployment
deprivation
[,depri’veiʃən] n. 剥夺;损失;免职
Noun.1 : the state of being deprived : PRIVATION; especially : removal from an office, dignity, or benefice
2 : an act or instance of depriving : LOSS
depute
[di’pju:t] vt. 委任;授权给;指定…为代理人
vt. : DELEGATE
deputize
[‘depjʊtaɪz] vt. 指定…为代理;授权…为代表
vi. 代理;代表
Transitive verb : to appoint as deputy
intransitive verb : to act as deputy
deputy
[‘depjuti] n. 代理人,代表
adj. 副的;代理的
noun.1 a : a person appointed as a substitute with power to act b : a second in command or assistant who usually takes charge when his or her superior is absent
2 : a member of the lower house of some legislative assemblies
deracinate
[di’ræsineit] vt. 灭绝,根除;使孤立,使隔绝
vt.1 : UPROOT
2 : to remove or separate from a native environment or culture; especially : to remove the racial or ethnic characteristics or influences from
dereliction
[,deri’likʃən] n. 玩忽职守;抛弃物;遗弃
Noun.1 a : an intentional abandonment b : the state of being abandoned
2 : a recession of water leaving permanently dry land
3 a : intentional or conscious neglect : DELINQUENCY dereliction of duty b : FAULT, SHORTCOMING
derivation
[,deri’veiʃən] n. 引出;来历;词源
Noun.1 a (1) : the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) (2) : an act of ascertaining or stating the derivation of a word (3) : ETYMOLOGY 1 b : the relation of a word to its base
2 a : SOURCE, ORIGIN b : DESCENT, ORIGINATION
3 : something derived : DERIVATIVE
4 : an act or process of deriving
5 : a sequence of statements (as in logic or mathematics) showing that a result is a necessary consequence of previously accepted statements