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Question

deplore

Answer 1

``` [dɪ'plɔː] v 悲悼哀嘆譴責 Main Entry:delore Pronunciation:di-*pl*r Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:delored ; delorng Etymology:Middle French or Latin; Middle French deplorer, from Latin deplorare, from de- + plorare to wail Date:1559 ``` 1 a : to feel or express grief for b : to regret strongly 2 : to consider unfortunate or deserving of deprecation *many critics deplore his methods*

Answer 2

``` [dɪ'plɒɪ] v 部署拉長展開 Main Entry:deloy Pronunciation:di-*pl*i Function:verb Etymology:French d*ployer, literally, to unfold, from Old French desploier, from des- dis- + ploier, plier to fold ?more at PLY Date:1616 ``` transitive verb 1 a : to extend (a military unit) especially in width b : to place in battle formation or appropriate positions 2 : to spread out, utilize, or arrange for a deliberate purpose *deploy a sales force* *deploy a parachute* intransitive verb : to move, spread out, or function while being deployed *the troops deployed along the front* *the parachute failed to deploy*

Answer 3

``` [dɪ'preɪv] v 使墮落使惡化 Main Entry:derave Pronunciation:di-*pr*v Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:deraved ; deravng Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French depraver, from Latin depravare to pervert, from de- + pravus crooked, bad Date:14th century ``` 1 archaic : to speak ill of : MALIGN 2 : to make bad : CORRUPT; especially : to corrupt morally synonyms see DEBASE

Answer 4

``` ['deprɪkeɪt] v 反對輕視 Main Entry:depeate Pronunciation:*de-pri-*k*t Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:-catd ; -catng Etymology:Latin deprecatus, past participle of deprecari to avert by prayer, from de- + precari to pray ?more at PRAY Date:1628 ``` 1 a archaic : to pray against (as an evil) b : to seek to avert *deprecate the wrathTof the Roman people ?Tobias Smollett* 2 : to express disapproval of 3 a : PLAY DOWN : make little of *speaks five languagesTbut deprecates this facility ?Time* b : BELITTLE, DISPARAGE *the most reluctantly admired and least easily deprecated ofTnovelists ?New Yorker*

Answer 5

``` [,depri'keiʃən]n 反對 Main Entry:depeaion Pronunciation:****k*sh*n Function:noun Inflected Form:-s Etymology:Middle French & Latin; Middle French, prayer, from Latin deprecation-, deprecatio prayer, act of averting by prayer, from deprecatus + -ion-, -io -ion ``` 1 : a prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented 2 : an act of deprecating: a : an often mild expression of disapproval b : depreciation especially of oneself

Answer 6

``` [deprə'keɪtərɪ] adj 不贊成的反對的 Main Entry:depeaoy Pronunciation:*de-pri-k*-*t*r-*, *de-pr*-*k*-t*-r* Function:adjective Date:1586 ``` 1 : seeking to avert disapproval : APOLOGETIC 2 : serving to deprecate : DISAPPROVING

Answer 7

``` [dɪ'priːʃɪeɪt; -sɪ-] v 輕視貶值 Main Entry:dereite Pronunciation:di-*pr*-sh*-**t Function:verb Inflected Form:-atd ; -atng Etymology:Middle English, from Late Latin depretiatus, past participle of depretiare, from Latin de- + pretium price ?more at PRICE Date:15th century ``` ``` transitive verb 1 : to lower in estimation or esteem 2 a : to lower the price or estimated value of *depreciate property* b : to deduct from taxable income a portion of the original cost of (a business asset) over several years as the value of the asset decreases intransitive verb : to fall in value synonyms see DECRY ```

Answer 8

``` [dɪ'praɪv] v 剝奪使喪失 Main Entry:derive Pronunciation:di-*pr*v Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:derived ; derivng Etymology:Middle English depriven, from Anglo-French depriver, from Medieval Latin deprivare, from Latin de- + privare to deprive ?more at PRIVATE Date:14th century ``` 1 obsolete : REMOVE 2 : to take something away from *deprived him of his professorship ?J. M. Phalen* 3 : to remove from office 4 : to withhold something from *deprived a citizen of her rights*

Answer 9

``` ['derəlɪkt] adj 荒廢的玩忽職守的疏忽的 n 被遺棄的人 Main Entry:1derict Pronunciation:*der-*-*likt, *de-r*- Function:adjective Etymology:Latin derelictus, past participle of derelinquere to abandon, from de- + relinquere to leave ?more at RELINQUISH Date:1649 ``` ``` 1 : abandoned especially by the owner or occupant; also : RUN-DOWN 2 : lacking a sense of duty : NEGLIGENT Main Entry:2derelict Function:noun Date:1670 ``` 1 a : something voluntarily abandoned; especially : a ship abandoned on the high seas b : a tract of land left dry by receding water 2 : a destitute homeless social misfit : VAGRANT, BUM

Answer 10

``` [dɪ'raɪd] v 嘲笑愚弄 Main Entry:deide Pronunciation:di-*r*d, d*- Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:deidd ; deidng Etymology:Latin derid*re, from de- + rid*re to laugh Date:circa 1526 ``` 1 : to laugh at contemptuously 2 : to subject to usually bitter or contemptuous ridicule synonyms see RIDICULE

Answer 11

``` [dɪ'rɪvətɪv] adj 派生的無創意的 Main Entry:1deivive Pronunciation:di-*ri-v*-tiv Function:noun Date:15th century ``` 1 : a word formed by derivation 2 : something derived 3 : the limit of the ratio of the change in a function to the corresponding change in its independent variable as the latter change approaches zero 4 a : a chemical substance related structurally to another substance and theoretically derivable from it b : a substance that can be made from another substance 5 : a contract or security that derives its value from that of an underlying asset (as another security) or from the value of a rate (as of interest or currency exchange) or index of asset value (as a stock index) Main Entry:2derivative Function:adjective Date:circa 1530 1 : formed by derivation *a derivative word* 2 : made up of or marked by derived elements 3 : lacking originality : BANAL

Answer 12

``` [dɪ'rɒgət(ə)rɪ] adj 不敬的貶損的 Main Entry:deogoy Pronunciation:di-*r*-g*-*t*r-* Function:adjective Date:circa 1503 ``` 1 : detracting from the character or standing of something ? often used with to, towards, or of 2 : expressive of a low opinion : DISPARAGING *derogatory remarks*

Answer 13

``` [dɪ'send] v 下降降格屈尊 Main Entry:decend Pronunciation:di-*send, d*- Function:verb Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French descendre, from Latin descendere, from de- + scandere to climb ?more at SCAN Date:13th century ``` intransitive verb 1 : to pass from a higher place or level to a lower one *descended from the platform* 2 : to pass in discussion from what is logically prior or more comprehensive 3 a : to originate or come from an ancestral stock or source : DERIVE *descends from an old merchant family* b : to pass by inheritance *a desk that has descended in the family* c : to pass by transmission *songs descended from old ballads* 4 : to incline, lead, or extend downward *the road descends to the river* 5 a : to swoop or pounce down (as in a sudden attack) b : to appear suddenly and often disconcertingly as if from above *reporters descended on the candidate* 6 : to proceed in a sequence or gradation from higher to lower or from more remote to nearer or more recent 7 a : to lower oneself in status or dignity : STOOP b : to worsen and sink in condition or estimation transitive verb 1 : to pass, move, or climb down or down along 2 : to extend down along

Answer 14

``` [dɪ'skrɪptɪv] adj 描述的 Main Entry:decripive Pronunciation:di-*skrip-tiv Function:adjective Date:1723 ``` 1 : serving to describe *a descriptive account* 2 a : referring to, constituting, or grounded in matters of observation or experience *the descriptive basis of science* b : factually grounded or informative rather than normative, prescriptive, or emotive *descriptive cultural studies* 3 of a modifier a : expressing the quality, kind, or condition of what is denoted by the modified term *hot in *hot water* is a descriptive adjective* b : NONRESTRICTIVE 4 : of, relating to, or dealing with the structure of a language at a particular time usually with exclusion of historical and comparative data *descriptive linguistics*

Answer 15

``` [dɪ'skraɪ] v 看見察覺 Main Entry:1decry Pronunciation:di-*skr* Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:decried ; decryng Etymology:Middle English descrien to proclaim, reveal, from Anglo-French *descrier, alteration of Old French decrier ?more at DECRY Date:14th century ``` ``` 1 a : to catch sight of *I descried a sail ?Jonathan Swift* b : FIND OUT, DISCOVER 2 obsolete : to make known : REVEAL Main Entry:2descry Function:noun Date:1605 ``` obsolete : discovery or view from afar

Answer 16

``` ['desɪkreɪt] v 玷辱褻瀆 Main Entry:desrate Pronunciation:*de-si-*kr*t Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:-cratd ; -cratng Etymology:de- + -secrate (as in consecrate) Date:1675 ``` 1 : to violate the sanctity of : PROFANE *desecrate a shrine* 2 : to treat disrespectfully, irreverently, or outrageously *the kind of shore developmentTthat has desecrated so many waterfronts ?John Fischer*

Answer 17

``` ['dezɪgneɪt] v 指定任命指明指出adj 已受委派，尚未上任 Main Entry:1desgate Pronunciation:*de-zig-*n*t, -n*t Function:adjective Etymology:Latin designatus, past participle of designare Date:1629 ``` ``` : chosen but not yet installed *ambassador designate* Main Entry:2desgate Pronunciation:-*n*t Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:-natd ; -natng Date:1639 ``` 1 : to indicate and set apart for a specific purpose, office, or duty *designate a group to prepare a plan* 2 a : to point out the location of *a marker designating the battle* b : to distinguish as to class *the area we designate as that of spiritual values ?J. B. Conant* c : SPECIFY, STIPULATE *to be sent by a designated shipper* 3 : DENOTE *associate names with the people they designate* 4 : to call by a distinctive title, term, or expression *a particle designated the neutron*

Answer 18

``` [dɪ'zaɪərəb(ə)l] adj 值得要的 Main Entry:1deirble Pronunciation:di-*z*-r*-b*l Function:adjective Date:14th century ``` 1 : having pleasing qualities or properties : ATTRACTIVE *a desirable woman* 2 : worth seeking or doing as advantageous, beneficial, or wise : ADVISABLE *desirable legislation* Main Entry:2desirable Function:noun Date:1645 : one that is desirable

Answer 19

[dɪ'spɪkəb(ə)l; 'despɪk-] adj 可鄙的卑劣的 Main Entry:depiale Pronunciation:di-*spi-k*-b*l, *des-(*)pi- Function:adjective Etymology:Late Latin despicabilis, from Latin despicari to despise Date:1553 : deserving to be despised : so worthless or obnoxious as to rouse moral indignation *despicable behavior* synonyms see CONTEMPTIBLE

Answer 20

``` [dɪ'spɒnd(ə)nt] adj 失望的意志消沉的 Main Entry:deponent Pronunciation:-d*nt Function:adjective Etymology:Latin despondent-, despondens, present participle of despond*re Date:circa 1699 ``` : feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression *despondent about his health*

Answer 21

``` ['destɪn] v 命運注定預定 Main Entry:desine Pronunciation:*des-t*n Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:desined ; desinng Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French destiner, from Latin destinare, from de- + -stinare (akin to Latin stare to stand) ?more at STAND Date:14th century ``` 1 : to decree beforehand : PREDETERMINE 2 a : to designate, assign, or dedicate in advance *the younger son was destined for the priesthood* *a trait that destines them to failure* b : to direct, devise, or set apart for a specific purpose or place *freight destined for European ports*

Answer 22

``` ['des(ə)lt(ə)rɪ; -z-] adj 不連貫的散漫的 Main Entry:desloy Pronunciation:*de-s*l-*t*r-* also -z*l- Function:adjective Etymology:Latin desultorius, literally, of a circus rider who leaps from horse to horse, from desilire to leap down, from de- + salire to leap ?more at SALLY Date:1581 ``` 1 : marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose *a dragged-out ordeal ofTdesultory shopping ?Herman Wouk* 2 : not connected with the main subject 3 : disappointing in progress, performance, or quality *a desultory fifth place finish* *a desultory wine*

Answer 23

``` [dɪ'tekt]v 洞察查明探測 Main Entry:deect Pronunciation:di-*tekt, d*- Function:verb Etymology:Middle English, from Latin detectus, past participle of detegere to uncover, detect, from de- + tegere to cover ?more at THATCH Date:1574 ``` transitive verb 1 : to discover the true character of 2 : to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of *detect alcohol in the blood* 3 : DEMODULATE intransitive verb : to work as a detective

Answer 24

``` [di'tekʃən]n 查明探測 Main Entry:deecion Pronunciation:di-*tek-sh*n Function:noun Date:15th century ``` 1 : the act of detecting : the state or fact of being detected 2 : the process of demodulating

Answer 25

``` [di'tə:] v 威懾嚇住阻止 Main Entry:deer Pronunciation:di-*t*r, d*- Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:deerred ; deering Etymology:Latin deterr*re, from de- + terr*re to frighten ?more at TERROR Date:circa 1547 ``` 1 : to turn aside, discourage, or prevent from acting *she would not be deterred by threats* 2 : INHIBIT *painting to deter rust*

Answer 26

``` [dɪ'tɪərɪəreɪt] v （使）變壞惡化 Main Entry:deeiate Pronunciation:di-*tir-*-*-*r*t, d*- Function:verb Inflected Form:-ratd ; -ratng Etymology:Late Latin deterioratus, past participle of deteriorare, from Latin deterior worse, from de- + -ter (suffix as in Latin uter which of two) + -ior (comparative suffix) ?more at WHETHER, -ER Date:1572 ``` transitive verb 1 : to make inferior in quality or value : IMPAIR 2 : DISINTEGRATE intransitive verb : to become impaired in quality, functioning, or condition : DEGENERATE *allowed a tradition of academic excellence to deteriorate* *his health deteriorated*

Answer 27

``` [dɪ'tɜːmɪnənt] n 決定因素 adj 決定性的 Main Entry:deeriant Pronunciation:di-*t*r-m*-n*nt Function:noun Date:1686 ``` 1 : an element that identifies or determines the nature of something or that fixes or conditions an outcome 2 : a square array of numbers bordered on the left and right by a vertical line and having a value equal to the algebraic sum of all possible products where the number of factors in each product is the same as the number of rows or columns, each factor in a given product is taken from a different row and column, and the sign of a product is positive or negative depending upon whether the number of permutations necessary to place the indices representing each factor's position in its row or column in the order of the natural numbers is odd or even 3 : GENE 4 : EPITOPE

Answer 28

``` [dɪ'ter(ə)nt]adj 威懾的制止的 Main Entry:deerent Pronunciation:-*nt, -r*nt Function:adjective Etymology:Latin deterrent-, deterrens, present participle of deterr*re to deter Date:1829 ``` 1 : serving to deter *a deterrent effect* 2 : relating to deterrence *a deterrent view of punishment*

Answer 29

``` [dɪ'test]v 厭惡憎恨 Main Entry:deest Pronunciation:di-*test, d*- Function:transitive verb Etymology:Middle French detester or Latin detestari; Middle French detester, from Latin detestari, literally, to curse while calling a deity to witness, from de- + testari to call to witness ?more at TESTAMENT Date:circa 1535 ``` 1 : to feel intense and often violent antipathy toward : LOATHE 2 obsolete : CURSE, DENOUNCE synonyms see HATE

Answer 30

``` ['di:,tuə, di'tuə] v 繞道迂迴n 彎路繞行之路 Main Entry:1deour Pronunciation:*d*-*t*r also di-*t*r Function:noun Etymology:French d*tour, from Old French destor, from destorner to divert, from des- de- + torner to turn ?more at TURN Date:1738 ``` : a deviation from a direct course or the usual procedure; especially : a roundabout way temporarily replacing part of a route Main Entry:2detour Function:verb Date:1836 intransitive verb : to proceed by a detour *detour around road construction* transitive verb 1 : to send by a circuitous route *detour traffic around an accident* 2 : to avoid by going around : BYPASS *detour an accident site*

Answer 31

``` ['dɛtrɪmənt]n 損害傷害 Main Entry:detient Pronunciation:*de-tr*-m*nt Function:noun Etymology:Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin detrimentum, from deterere to wear away, impair, from de- + terere to rub ?more at THROW Date:15th century ``` 1 : INJURY, DAMAGE *did hard work without detriment to his health* 2 : a cause of injury or damage *a detriment to progress*

Answer 32

``` [,detrɪ'ment(ə)l] adj 損害的造成傷害的 n. 有害的人（或物）；不受欢迎的求婚者 Main Entry:1detienal Pronunciation:*de-tr*-*men-t*l Function:adjective Date:1590 ``` ``` : obviously harmful : DAMAGING *the detrimental effects of pollution* synonyms see PERNICIOUS Main Entry:2detrimental Function:noun Date:1831 ``` : an undesirable or harmful person or thing

Answer 33

['devəsteɪt] v 損毀破壞 The tsunami devastated parts of Indonesia and other countries in the region. Main Entry:devsate Pronunciation:*de-v*-*st*t Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:-tatd ; -tatng Etymology:Latin devastatus, past participle of devastare, from de- + vastare to lay waste ?more at WASTE Date:1638 1 : to bring to ruin or desolation by violent action *a country devastated by war* 2 : to reduce to chaos, disorder, or helplessness : OVERWHELM *devastated by grief* *her wisecrack devastated the class* synonyms see RAVAGE

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``` ['diːvɪənt]n. 不正常者；偏移值；变异物adj. 不正常的；离经叛道的 Main Entry:deint Pronunciation:-*nt Function:adjective Date:15th century ``` : deviating especially from an accepted norm *deviant behavior*

Answer 35

``` ['divɪ'eʃən]n. 偏差；误差；背离 Main Entry:deiion Pronunciation:*d*-v*-**-sh*n Function:noun Date:15th century ``` : an act or instance of deviating: as a : deflection of the needle of a compass caused by local magnetic influences (as in a ship) b : the difference between a value in a frequency distribution and a fixed number (as the mean) c : departure from an established ideology or party line d : noticeable or marked departure from accepted norms of behavior

Answer 36

``` ['divɪəs]adj 不坦誠的彎曲的迂迴的 Main Entry:deius Pronunciation:*d*-v*-*s, -vy*s Function:adjective Etymology:Latin devius, from de from + via way ?more at DE-, WAY Date:1599 ``` 1 a : WANDERING, ROUNDABOUT *a devious path* b : moving without a fixed course : ERRANT *devious breezes* 2 : OUT-OF-THE-WAY, REMOTE 3 a : deviating from a right, accepted, or common course *devious conduct* b : not straightforward : CUNNING *a devious politician*; also : DECEPTIVE *a devious trick*

Answer 37

``` [dɪ'vɒɪd] adj 空的全無的 Main Entry:deoid Pronunciation:di-*v*id Function:adjective Etymology:Middle English, past participle of devoiden to dispel, from Anglo-French *desvoider, from des- dis- + voider to empty ?more at VOID Date:15th century ``` : being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment ? used with of *an argument devoid of sense* *a landscape devoid of life*

Answer 38

``` [dɪ'vaʊə] v 狼吞虎咽地吃吞食貪婪地看或聽/讀凝視 Main Entry:deour Pronunciation:di-*va*(-*)r, d*- Function:transitive verb Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French devour-, stem of devorer, from Latin devorare, from de- + vorare to devour ?more at VORACIOUS Date:14th century ``` 1 : to eat up greedily or ravenously *lions devouring their prey* 2 : to use up or destroy as if by eating *we are devouring the world's resources* 3 : to prey upon *devoured by guilt* 4 : to enjoy avidly *devours books*

Answer 39

``` [dɪ'vaʊt] adj 虔誠的忠誠的忠心的 Main Entry:deout Pronunciation:di-*va*t Function:adjective Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin devotus, from Latin, past participle of devov*re Date:13th century ``` 1 : devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises 2 : expressing devotion or piety *a devout attitude* 3 a : devoted to a pursuit, belief, or mode of behavior : SERIOUS, EARNEST *a devout baseball fan* *born a devout coward ?G. B. Shaw* b : warmly sincere *a devout wish for peace*

Answer 40

['dekst(ə)rəs] adj 靈巧的熟練的慣用右手的 Main Entry:dexerus Variant:also dexrous \*dek-st(*-)r*s\ Function:adjective Etymology:Latin dextr-, dexter on the right side, skillful Date:1609 1 : mentally adroit and skillful : CLEVER *her dexterous handling of the crisis* 2 : done with dexterity : ARTFUL *a dexterous maneuver* 3 : skillful and competent with the hands *a dexterous surgeon*

Answer 41

``` [daɪəg'nɒstɪk] adj 診斷的n 診斷 Main Entry:1digosic Pronunciation:-*n*s-tik Variant:also digosial \-ti-k*l\ Function:adjective Date:1625 ``` 1 a : of, relating to, or used in diagnosis *a diagnostic tool* b : using the methods of or yielding a diagnosis *diagnostic tests* 2 : serving to distinguish or identify *a diagnostic feature* Main Entry:2diagnostic Function:noun Date:1625 1 : the art or practice of diagnosis ? often used in plural 2 : a distinguishing mark

Answer 42

``` ['daɪəlekt] n 方言 Main Entry:diect Pronunciation:*d*-*-*lekt Function:noun Usage:often attributive Etymology:Middle French dialecte, from Latin dialectus, from Greek dialektos conversation, dialect, from dialegesthai to converse ?more at DIALOGUE Date:1577 ``` 1 a : a regional variety of language distinguished by features of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation from other regional varieties and constituting together with them a single language *the Doric dialect of ancient Greek* b : one of two or more cognate languages *French and Italian are Romance dialects* c : a variety of a language used by the members of a group *such dialects as politics and advertising ?Philip Howard* d : a variety of language whose identity is fixed by a factor other than geography (as social class) *spoke a rough peasant dialect* e : REGISTER 4c f : a version of a computer programming language 2 : manner or means of expressing oneself : PHRASEOLOGY

Answer 43

[daɪ'kɒtəmɪ; dɪ-] n 兩分法矛盾對立分歧具有兩分特徵的事務 Main Entry:dihoty Pronunciation:d*-*k*-t*-m* also d*- Function:noun Inflected Form:plural -mies Etymology:Greek dichotomia, from dichotomos Date:1610 1 : a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities *the dichotomy between theory and practice*; also : the process or practice of making such a division *dichotomy of the population into two opposed classes* 2 : the phase of the moon or an inferior planet in which half its disk appears illuminated 3 a : BIFURCATION; especially : repeated bifurcation (as of a plant's stem) b : a system of branching in which the main axis forks repeatedly into two branches c : branching of an ancestral line into two equal diverging branches 4 : something with seemingly contradictory qualities *it's a dichotomy, this opulent Ritz-style luxury in a place that fronts on a boat harbor ?Jean T. Barrett*

Answer 44

``` [dɪk'teɪt]n 口述命令 Main Entry:1dicate Pronunciation:*dik-*t*t, dik-* Function:verb Inflected Form:dicatd ; dicatng Etymology:Latin dictatus, past participle of dictare to assert, dictate, frequentative of dicere to say ?more at DICTION Date:1581 ``` intransitive verb 1 : to give dictation 2 : to speak or act domineeringly : PRESCRIBE transitive verb 1 : to speak or read for a person to transcribe or for a machine to record 2 a : to issue as an order b : to impose, pronounce, or specify authoritatively c : to require or determine necessarily *injuries dictated the choice of players* Main Entry:2dicate Pronunciation:*dik-*t*t Function:noun Date:1594 1 a : an authoritative rule, prescription, or injunction b : a ruling principle *according to the dictates of your conscience* 2 : a command by one in authority

Answer 45

``` [dɪ'dæktɪk; daɪ-] adj 教誨的說教的 Main Entry:diacic Pronunciation:d*-*dak-tik, d*- Function:adjective Etymology:Greek didaktikos, from didaskein to teach Date:1658 ``` 1 a : designed or intended to teach b : intended to convey instruction and information as well as pleasure and entertainment *didactic poetry* 2 : making moral observations

Answer 46

``` [daɪ] n 金屬模子金屬印模 Main Entry:1die Pronunciation:*d* Function:intransitive verb Inflected Form:died ; dyng \*d*-i*\ Etymology:Middle English dien, from or akin to Old Norse deyja to die; akin to Old High German touwen to die Date:12th century ``` 1 : to pass from physical life : EXPIRE 2 a : to pass out of existence : CEASE *their anger died at these words* b : to disappear or subside gradually ? often used with away, down, or out *the storm died down* 3 a : SINK, LANGUISH *dying from fatigue* b : to long keenly or desperately *dying to go* c : to be overwhelmed by emotion *die of embarrassment* 4 a : to cease functioning : STOP *the motor died* b : to end in failure *the bill died in committee* 5 : to become indifferent *die to worldly things* Main Entry:2die Pronunciation:*d* Function:noun Inflected Form:plural dice \*d*s \ ; or dies \*d*z\ Etymology:Middle English dee, from Anglo-French d* Date:14th century 1 plural dice : a small cube marked on each face with from one to six spots and used usually in pairs in various games and in gambling by being shaken and thrown to come to rest at random on a flat surface ? often used figuratively in expressions concerning chance or the irrevocability of a course of action *the die was cast* 2 plural dies : DADO 1a 3 plural dies : any of various tools or devices for imparting a desired shape, form, or finish to a material or for impressing an object or material: as a (1) : the larger of a pair of cutting or shaping tools that when moved toward each other produce a desired form in or impress a desired device on an object by pressure or by a blow (2) : a device composed of a pair of such tools b : a hollow internally threaded screw-cutting tool used for forming screw threads c : a mold into which molten metal or other material is forced d : a perforated block through which metal or plastic is drawn or extruded for shaping

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``` ['daɪhɑːd] n 頑固份子 Main Entry:diehard Pronunciation:**** Function:noun Inflected Form:-s Etymology:1die + hard ``` : one that dies hard: as a : an irreconcilable opponent of a measure, situation, or condition ordinarily accepted as tolerable, normal, or desirable; especially : an extreme conservative who resists to the last any alteration in the political system b : SCOTTISH TERRIER

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``` ['daɪət(ə)rɪ] adj 飲食的 Main Entry:1diary Pronunciation:*d*-*-*ter-*, -*te-r* Function:noun Inflected Form:plural diares Date:1838 ``` : the kinds and amounts of food available to or eaten by an individual, group, or population Main Entry:2dietary Function:adjective Date:1614 : of or relating to a diet or to the rules of a diet *dietary guidelines*

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``` ['dɪfɪd(ə)nt] adj 缺乏自信的 Main Entry:difient Pronunciation:-d*nt, -*dent Function:adjective Etymology:Middle English, from Latin diffident-, diffidens, present participle of diffidere to distrust, from dis- + fidere to trust ?more at BIDE Date:15th century ``` 1 : hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence 2 archaic : DISTRUSTFUL 3 : RESERVED, UNASSERTIVE synonyms see SHY

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``` [dɪ'fjuːʒ(ə)n] n 擴散彌漫冗長反射漫射 Main Entry:difuion Pronunciation:di-*fy*-zh*n Function:noun Date:14th century ``` 1 : the action of diffusing : the state of being diffused 2 : PROLIXITY, DIFFUSENESS 3 a : the process whereby particles of liquids, gases, or solids intermingle as the result of their spontaneous movement caused by thermal agitation and in dissolved substances move from a region of higher to one of lower concentration b (1) : reflection of light by a rough reflecting surface (2) : transmission of light through a translucent material : SCATTERING 4 : the spread of cultural elements from one area or group of people to others by contact 5 : the softening of sharp outlines in a photographic image

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``` [daɪ'gresɪv] adj 離題的枝節的 Main Entry:diresive Pronunciation:-*gre-siv Function:adjective Date:circa 1611 ``` : characterized by digressions *a digressive talk*

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[dɪ'læpɪdeɪtɪd]adj 破舊的毀壞的 Main Entry:diapatd Function:adjective Date:1565 : decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse *a dilapidated old house*

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``` [daɪ'leɪt; dɪ-] v 使膨脹使擴大 Main Entry:diate Pronunciation:*d*-*l*t, d*-* Function:verb Inflected Form:diatd ; diatng Etymology:Middle English, from Middle French dilater, from Latin dilatare, literally, to spread wide, from dis- + latus wide ?more at LATITUDE Date:14th century ``` transitive verb 1 archaic : to describe or set forth at length or in detail 2 : to enlarge or expand in bulk or extent : DISTEND, WIDEN intransitive verb 1 : to comment at length : DISCOURSE ? usually used with on or upon 2 : to become wide : SWELL *the pupil of the eye dilates and contracts* synonyms see EXPAND

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``` ['dɪlət(ə)rɪ] adj 慢吞吞的磨蹭的 Main Entry:diloy Pronunciation:*di-l*-*t*r-* Function:adjective Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French dilatorie, Late Latin dilatorius, from Latin differre (past participle dilatus) to postpone, differ ?more at DIFFER, TOLERATE Date:15th century ``` 1 : tending or intended to cause delay *dilatory tactics* 2 : characterized by procrastination : TARDY *dilatory in paying bills*

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[,dɪlɪ'tænteɪ; -tɪ]n 一知半解者業餘愛好者vi. （在艺术、科学等方面）浅尝辄止adj. 浅薄的；业余艺术爱好的 Main Entry:diltante Pronunciation:*di-l*-*t*nt, -*tant; *di-l*-* Function:noun Inflected Form:plural -tantes or diltani \-*t*n-t*, -*tan-t*\ Etymology:Italian, from present participle of dilettare to delight, from Latin dilectare ?more at DELIGHT Date:1748 1 : an admirer or lover of the arts 2 : a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : DABBLER synonyms see AMATEUR

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``` ['dɪlɪdʒ(ə)nt] adj 勤奮的勤勉的 Main Entry:dilent Pronunciation:*di-l*-j*nt Function:adjective Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin diligent-, diligens, from present participle of diligere to esteem, love, from di- (from dis- apart) + legere to select ?more at LEGEND Date:14th century ``` : characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic effort : PAINSTAKING *a diligent worker* synonyms see BUSY

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``` [daɪ'l(j)uːt; dɪ-] v 稀釋沖淡 Main Entry:1diute Pronunciation:d*-*l*t, d*- Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:diutd ; diutng Etymology:Latin dilutus, past participle of diluere to wash away, dilute, from di- + lavere to wash ?more at LYE Date:circa 1555 ``` 1 : ATTENUATE 2 : to make thinner or more liquid by admixture *diluted wine* 3 : to diminish the strength, flavor, or brilliance of by admixture *dilute a color* 4 : to decrease the per share value of (common stock) by increasing the total number of shares Main Entry:2dilute Function:adjective Date:1605 : WEAK, DILUTED

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``` [dɪ'mɪnɪʃ] v（使）縮小減小 Main Entry:diinsh Pronunciation:d*-*mi-nish Function:verb Etymology:Middle English deminishen, alteration of diminuen, from Anglo-French diminuer, from Late Latin diminuere, alteration of Latin deminuere, from de- + minuere to lessen ?more at MINOR Date:15th century ``` transitive verb 1 : to make less or cause to appear less *diminish an army's strength* 2 : to lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of : BELITTLE *diminish a rival's accomplishments* 3 : to cause to taper intransitive verb 1 : to become gradually less (as in size or importance) : DWINDLE 2 : TAPER synonyms see DECREASE

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[,dɪmɪ'njuːʃ(ə)n] n 減少縮減 Main Entry:dimuion Pronunciation:*di-m*-*n*-sh*n also -*ny*- Function:noun Etymology:Middle English diminucioun, from Anglo-French diminutiun, from Medieval Latin diminution-, diminutio, alteration of Latin deminution-, deminutio, from deminuere Date:14th century : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : DECREASE

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``` [dɪplə'mætɪk] adj 外交的圓滑的 Main Entry:dipoatc Pronunciation:*di-pl*-*ma-tik Function:adjective Etymology:in sense 1, from New Latin diplomaticus, from Latin diplomat-, diploma; in other senses, from French diplomatique connected with documents regulating international relations, from New Latin diplomaticus Date:1711 ``` 1 a : PALEOGRAPHIC b : exactly reproducing the original *a diplomatic edition* 2 : of, relating to, or concerned with diplomacy or diplomats *diplomatic relations* 3 : employing tact and conciliation especially in situations of stress synonyms see SUAVE

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``` [,dɪsə'bjuːz]vt. 使省悟；解迷惑；释疑；矫正 Main Entry:disbuse Pronunciation:*dis-*-*by*z Function:transitive verb Etymology:French d*sabuser, from d*s- dis- + abuser to abuse Date:circa 1611 ``` : to free from error, fallacy, or misconception

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``` [dɪs'ɑːm]vt. 解除武装；裁军；缓和vi. 放下武器；裁减军备 Main Entry:disrm Pronunciation:dis-**rm, diz-, *dis-**rm Function:verb Etymology:Middle English desarmen, literally, to divest of arms, from Anglo-French desarmer, from des- dis- + armer to arm Date:14th century ``` transitive verb 1 a : to deprive of means, reason, or disposition to be hostile *disarmed criticism by admitting her errors* b : to win over 2 a : to divest of arms *disarm captured troops* b : to deprive of a means of attack or defense *disarm a ship* c : to make harmless *disarm a bomb* intransitive verb 1 : to lay aside arms 2 : to give up or reduce armed forces

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``` [dɪsə'reɪ]n. 无秩序；杂乱；衣冠不整vt. 使混乱；弄乱；使脱去衣服 Main Entry:1disray Pronunciation:*dis-*-*r* Function:noun Date:15th century ``` 1 : a lack of order or sequence : CONFUSION, DISORDER *the room was in disarray* 2 : disorderly dress : DISHABILLE Main Entry:2disarray Function:transitive verb Etymology:Middle English disarayen, from Anglo-French desaraier, from des- dis- + arraier to array Date:14th century 1 : to throw into disorder 2 : UNDRESS

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[,dɪsə'vaʊəl]n. 否定，否认；拒绝；不承认 Main Entry:disvowal Pronunciation:*+ Function:noun : the act or an instance of disavowing : REPUDIATION *the official disavowal of the minister's actions* *his disavowal of responsibility for the incident*

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``` [dɪ'zɝnəbl] adj 可識別的可辨的 Main Entry:disernble Variant:or disernble \-n*b*l\ Function:adjective Etymology:discernible alteration (influenced by Late Latin discernibilis, from Latin discernere + -ibilis -ible) of discernable; discernable from Middle French, from discerner + -able ``` : capable of being discerned by the senses or the understanding : DISTINGUISHABLE *a discernible trend* *there was discernible the outline of an old trunk?Floyd Dell*

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[dɪs'tʃɑːdʒ]n. 排放；卸货；解雇vt. 解雇；卸下；放出；免除vi. 排放；卸货；流出 Main Entry:1disharge Pronunciation:dis-*ch*rj, *dis-* Function:verb Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French descharger, from Late Latin discarricare, from Latin dis- + Late Latin carricare to load ?more at CHARGE Date:14th century transitive verb 1 : to relieve of a charge, load, or burden: a : UNLOAD *discharge a cargo ship* b : to release from an obligation c : to release electrical energy from (as a battery or capacitor) by a discharge 2 a : to let or put off *discharge passengers* *discharge cargo* b : SHOOT *discharge an arrow* c : to release from confinement, custody, or care *discharge a prisoner* *discharge a patient* d : to give outlet or vent to : EMIT *discharge emotions* 3 a (1) : to dismiss from employment (2) : to release from service or duty *discharge a soldier* b : to get rid of (as a debt or obligation) by performing an appropriate action (as payment) c : to set aside : ANNUL d : to order (a legislative committee) to end consideration of a bill in order to bring it before the house for action 4 : to bear and distribute (as the weight of a wall above an opening) 5 : to bleach out or remove (color or dye) in dyeing and printing textiles 6 : to cancel the record of the loan of (a library book) upon return intransitive verb 1 a : to throw off or deliver a load, charge, or burden b : to release electrical energy by a discharge 2 a : GO OFF, FIRE ? used of a gun b : SPREAD, RUN *some dyes discharge* c : to pour forth fluid or other contents synonyms see PERFORM Main Entry:2disharge Pronunciation:*dis-*ch*rj, dis-* Function:noun Date:14th century 1 a : the act of relieving of something that oppresses : RELEASE b : something that discharges or releases; especially : a certification of release or payment 2 : the state of being discharged or relieved 3 : the act of discharging or unloading 4 : legal release from confinement 5 : a firing off 6 a : a flowing or issuing out *a discharge of spores*; also : a rate of flow b : something that is emitted *a purulent discharge* 7 : the act of removing an obligation or liability 8 a : release or dismissal especially from an office or employment b : complete separation from military service 9 a : the equalization of a difference of electric potential between two points b : the conversion of the chemical energy of a battery into electrical energy

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``` [dɪ'saɪp(ə)l] n 信徒弟子 Main Entry:disile Pronunciation:di-*s*-p*l Function:noun Etymology:Middle English, from Old English discipul & Anglo-French disciple, from Late Latin and Latin; Late Latin discipulus follower of Jesus Christ in his lifetime, from Latin, pupil Date:before 12th century ``` 1 : one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another: as a : one of the twelve in the inner circle of Christ's followers according to the Gospel accounts b : a convinced adherent of a school or individual 2 capitalized : a member of the Disciples of Christ founded in the United States in 1809 that holds the Bible alone to be the rule of faith and practice, usually baptizes by immersion, and has a congregational polity synonyms see FOLLOWER

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``` ['dɪsɪplɪn]n 紀律懲罰處分v 訓練訓導 Main Entry:1disiline Pronunciation:*di-s*-pl*n Function:noun Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin disciplina teaching, learning, from discipulus pupil Date:13th century ``` 1 : PUNISHMENT 2 obsolete : INSTRUCTION 3 : a field of study 4 : training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character 5 a : control gained by enforcing obedience or order b : orderly or prescribed conduct or pattern of behavior c : SELF-CONTROL 6 : a rule or system of rules governing conduct or activity Main Entry:2discipline Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:-plined ; -plinng Date:14th century 1 : to punish or penalize for the sake of discipline 2 : to train or develop by instruction and exercise especially in self-control 3 a : to bring (a group) under control *discipline troops* b : to impose order upon *serious writers discipline and refine their writing styles* synonyms see PUNISH, TEACH

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[dɪs'kʌmfɪt]vt. 挫败；扰乱，破坏；使…为难；使…破灭 Main Entry:1disomit Pronunciation:dis-*k*m(p)-f*t, especially Southern *dis-k*m-*fit Function:transitive verb Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French descumfit, past participle of descumfire, from des- dis- + cumfire to prepare ?more at COMFIT Date:13th century 1 a archaic : to defeat in battle b : to frustrate the plans of : THWART 2 : to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : DISCONCERT synonyms see EMBARRASS Main Entry:2discomfit Function:noun Date:15th century : DISCOMFITURE

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adj 困惑的尷尬的

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[dɪs'kʌmfət]n. 不适，不安；不便之处vt. 使……不舒服；使……不安 Main Entry:1disomort Pronunciation:dis-*k*m(p)-f*rt Function:transitive verb Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French descomforter, from des- dis- + comforter to comfort Date:14th century ``` 1 archaic : DISMAY 1 2 : to make uncomfortable or uneasy Main Entry:2discomfort Function:noun Date:14th century ``` 1 archaic : DISTRESS, GRIEF 2 : mental or physical uneasiness : ANNOYANCE

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``` [dɪs'kɒns(ə)lət] adj 悶悶不樂的鬱鬱寡歡的 Main Entry:disonoate Pronunciation:dis-*k*n(t)-s*-l*t Function:adjective Etymology:Middle English, from Medieval Latin disconsolatus, from Latin dis- + consolatus, past participle of consolari to console Date:14th century ``` 1 : CHEERLESS *a clutch of disconsolate houses ?D. H. Lawrence* 2 : DEJECTED, DOWNCAST *the team returned disconsolate from three losses*

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``` [dɪskən'tent]n 不滿 v 使不滿adj 不滿的 Main Entry:1disonent Pronunciation:*dis-k*n-*tent Function:adjective Date:15th century ``` : DISCONTENTED Main Entry:2discontent Function:noun Date:1534 : lack of contentment: a : a sense of grievance : DISSATISFACTION *the winter of our discontent ?Shakespeare* b : restless aspiration for improvement Main Entry:3discontent Function:transitive verb Date:1549 : to make discontented Main Entry:4discontent Function:noun Date:1596 : one who is discontented : MALCONTENT

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``` ['dɪskaʊnt] n. 折扣；贴现率vt. 打折扣；将…贴现；贬损；低估；忽视vi. 贴现；打折扣出售商品 Main Entry:1disount Pronunciation:*dis-*ka*nt Function:noun Date:1622 ``` ``` 1 : a reduction made from the gross amount or value of something: as a (1) : a reduction made from a regular or list price (2) : a proportionate deduction from a debt account usually made for cash or prompt payment b : a deduction made for interest in advancing money upon or purchasing a bill or note not due 2 : the act or practice of discounting 3 : a deduction taken or allowance made Main Entry:2disount Pronunciation:*dis-*ka*nt, dis-* Function:verb Etymology:modification of French d*compter, from Old French desconter, from Medieval Latin discomputare, from Latin dis- + computare to count ?more at COUNT Date:1629 ``` transitive verb 1 a : to make a deduction from usually for cash or prompt payment *a discounted price* b : to sell or offer for sale at a discount *discounting last year's model* 2 : to lend money on after deducting the discount 3 a : to leave out of account : DISREGARD b : to minimize the importance of *shouldn't discount his contributions* c (1) : to make allowance for bias or exaggeration in (2) : to view with doubt *discount a rumor* d : to take into account (as a future event) in present calculations intransitive verb : to give or make discounts Main Entry:3disount Pronunciation:*dis-*ka*nt Function:adjective Date:1863 1 a : selling goods or services at a discount *discount stores* *a discount broker* *discount airlines* b : offered or sold at a discount *discount tickets* 2 : reflecting a discount *discount prices*

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``` [dɪs'kʌrɪdʒ] v 使氣餒是沮喪；阻礙 Main Entry:disourge Pronunciation:dis-*k*r-ij, -*k*-rij Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:-aged ; -agng Etymology:Middle English discoragen, from Middle French descorager, from Old French descoragier, from des- dis- + corage courage Date:15th century ``` 1 : to deprive of courage or confidence : DISHEARTEN *was discouraged by repeated failure* 2 a : to hinder by disfavoring *trying to discourage absenteeism* b : to dissuade or attempt to dissuade from doing something *tried to discourage her from going*

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[dɪ'skʌrɪdʒɪŋ] v. 沮丧（discourage的ing形式）；失去勇气Adj. 使人沮丧的；令人气馁的 Main Entry:discouraging Function:adjective : lessening courage : DISHEARTENING *gave a discouraging picture of local economic conditions* : DETERRING, HINDERING *repeated accidental applications were found to have a discouraging effect on warts?Ben Riker*

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['dɪskɔːs; -'kɔːs] n. 论述；谈话；演讲vt. 说出；演奏出vi. 演说；谈论；讲述 Main Entry:1disourse Pronunciation:*dis-*k*rs, dis-* Function:noun Etymology:Middle English discours, from Medieval Latin & Late Latin discursus; Medieval Latin, argument, from Late Latin, conversation, from Latin, act of running about, from discurrere to run about, from dis- + currere to run ?more at CAR Date:14th century 1 archaic : the capacity of orderly thought or procedure : RATIONALITY 2 : verbal interchange of ideas; especially : CONVERSATION 3 a : formal and orderly and usually extended expression of thought on a subject b : connected speech or writing c : a linguistic unit (as a conversation or a story) larger than a sentence 4 obsolete : social familiarity 5 : a mode of organizing knowledge, ideas, or experience that is rooted in language and its concrete contexts (as history or institutions) *critical discourse* Main Entry:2disourse Pronunciation:dis-*k*rs, *dis-* Function:verb Inflected Form:disoursed ; disoursng Date:1559 intransitive verb 1 : to express oneself especially in oral discourse 2 : TALK, CONVERSE transitive verb , archaic : to give forth : UTTER

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``` [dɪs'kɜːtjəs]adj. 失礼的，无礼貌的；粗鲁的 Main Entry:disoureus Pronunciation:(*)dis-*k*r-t*-*s Function:adjective Date:1578 ``` : lacking courtesy : RUDE

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``` [dɪs'kredɪt] n. 怀疑；无信用；名声的败坏vt. 不信；使……丢脸 Main Entry:1disredt Pronunciation:(*)dis-*kre-d*t Function:transitive verb Date:1559 ``` 1 : to refuse to accept as true or accurate : DISBELIEVE *discredit a rumor* 2 : to cause disbelief in the accuracy or authority of *a discredited theory* 3 : to deprive of good repute : DISGRACE *personal attacks meant to discredit his opponent* Main Entry:2discredit Function:noun Date:1565 1 : loss of credit or reputation *I knew stories to the discredit of England ?W. B. Yeats* 2 : lack or loss of belief or confidence : DOUBT *contradictions cast discredit on his testimony*

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``` [dɪ'skriːt] adj. 谨慎的；小心的 Main Entry:disreet Pronunciation:di-*skr*t Function:adjective Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French discret, from Medieval Latin discretus, from Latin, past participle of discernere to separate, distinguish between ?more at DISCERN Date:14th century ``` 1 : having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : PRUDENT; especially : capable of preserving prudent silence 2 : UNPRETENTIOUS, MODEST *the warmth and discreet elegance of a civilized home ?Joseph Wechsberg* 3 : UNOBTRUSIVE, UNNOTICEABLE *followed at a discreet distance*

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``` [dɪ'skriːt] n. 分立元件；独立部件adj. 离散的，不连续的 Main Entry:disrete Pronunciation:dis-*kr*t, *dis-* Function:adjective Etymology:Middle English, from Latin discretus Date:14th century ``` 1 : constituting a separate entity : individually distinct *several discrete sections* 2 a : consisting of distinct or unconnected elements : NONCONTINUOUS b : taking on or having a finite or countably infinite number of values *discrete probabilities* *a discrete random variable* synonyms see DISTINCT

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``` [dɪ'skreʃ(ə)n]n. 自由裁量权；谨慎；判断力；判定；考虑周到 Main Entry:disreion Pronunciation:dis-*kre-sh*n Function:noun Date:14th century ``` 1 : the quality of being discreet : CIRCUMSPECTION; especially : cautious reserve in speech 2 : ability to make responsible decisions 3 a : individual choice or judgment *left the decision to his discretion* b : power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain legal bounds *reached the age of discretion* 4 : the result of separating or distinguishing

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[dɪ'skrɪmɪnɪ,t(ə)rɪ; dɪ,skrɪmɪ'neɪt(ə)rɪ]adj. 有辨识力的；差别对待的 Main Entry:disrimaoy Pronunciation:dis-*kri-m*-n*-*t*r-*, -*krim-n*- Function:adjective Date:1828 1 : DISCRIMINATIVE 1 2 : applying or favoring discrimination in treatment

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``` [dɪs'kɜːsɪv] adj. 散漫的；离题的；东拉西扯的；无层次的 Main Entry:disurive Pronunciation:dis-*k*r-siv Function:adjective Etymology:Medieval Latin discursivus, from Latin discursus, past participle of discurrere to run about ?more at DISCOURSE Date:1598 ``` 1 a : moving from topic to topic without order : RAMBLING b : proceeding coherently from topic to topic 2 : marked by analytical reasoning 3 : of or relating to discourse *discursive practices*

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``` [dɪs'deɪn; -z-]n. 蔑视vt. 鄙弃 Main Entry:1disain Pronunciation:dis-*d*n Function:noun Etymology:Middle English desdeyne, from Anglo-French desdaign, from desdeigner Date:14th century ``` : a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : SCORN Main Entry:2disdain Function:transitive verb Etymology:Middle English desdeynen, from Anglo-French desdeigner, dedeigner, from Vulgar Latin *disdignare, from Latin dis- + dignare to deign ?more at DEIGN Date:14th century 1 : to look on with scorn *disdained him as a coward* 2 : to refuse or abstain from because of disdain *disdained to answer their questions* 3 : to treat as beneath one's notice or dignity synonyms see DESPISE

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``` [,dɪsɪn'fræn(t)ʃaɪz; ,dɪsen-]vt. 剥夺…的公民权（等于disfranchise） Main Entry:disnranhise Pronunciation:*dis-in-*fran-*ch*z Function:transitive verb Date:1664 ``` : to deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity; especially : to deprive of the right to vote

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[dɪs'ɡrʌntld]adj. 不满的；不高兴的

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``` [,dɪsɪ'l(j)uːʒ(ə)n]n. 幻灭；醒悟vt. 使醒悟；使不再抱幻想 Main Entry:1disluion Pronunciation:*dis-*-*l*-zh*n Function:noun Date:1591 ``` ``` : the condition of being disenchanted Main Entry:2disillusion Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:disluioned ; disluionng \-*l*-zh*-ni*\ Date:1855 ``` : to free from illusion; also : to cause to lose naive faith and trust

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``` [,dɪsɪnklɪ'neɪʃ(ə)n]n. 不感兴趣；厌恶；不起劲 Main Entry:disnliaion Pronunciation:(*)dis-*in-kl*-*n*-sh*n, -*si*- Function:noun Date:1647 ``` : a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion

Answer 90

``` [,disin'dʒenjuəs]adj. 虚伪的；不诚实的；不老实的；狡猾的 Main Entry:disnenus Pronunciation:*dis-in-*jen-y*-w*s, -y*-*s- Function:adjective Date:1655 ``` : lacking in candor; also : giving a false appearance of simple frankness : CALCULATING

Answer 91

``` [dɪs'ɪnt(ə)rɪst] n. 不关心；无兴趣vt. 使不关心 Main Entry:1disnerst Pronunciation:(*)dis-*in-tr*st; -*in-t*-*rest, -t*-r*st, -t*rst; -*in-*trest Function:transitive verb Date:1612 ``` : to cause to regard something with no interest or concern Main Entry:2disinterest Function:noun Date:1658 1 : DISINTERESTEDNESS 2 : lack of interest : INDIFFERENCE

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``` [dɪs'ɪnt(ə)rɪstɪd]adj. 无私的；公正的；冷漠的；廉洁的v. 使不再有利害关系；使无兴趣（disinterest的过去分词） Main Entry:disnerstd Pronunciation:-t*d Function:adjective Date:circa 1612 ``` 1 a : not having the mind or feelings engaged : not interested *telling them in a disinterested voice ?Tom Wicker* *disinterested in women ?J. A. Brussel* b : no longer interested *husband and wife become disinterested in each other ?T. I. Rubin* 2 : free from selfish motive or interest : UNBIASED *a disinterested decision* *disinterested intellectual curiosity is the lifeblood of real civilization ?G. M. Trevelyan* synonyms see INDIFFERENT

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``` [dɪs'dʒʌŋ(k)tɪv]n. 反意连接词adj. 分隔的；分离的 Main Entry:1disuncive Pronunciation:-*j**(k)-tiv Function:adjective Date:15th century ``` 1 a : relating to, being, or forming a logical disjunction b : expressing an alternative or opposition between the meanings of the words connected *the disjunctive conjunction or* c : expressed by mutually exclusive alternatives joined by or *disjunctive pleading* 2 : marked by breaks or disunity *a disjunctive narrative sequence* 3 of a pronoun form : stressed and not attached to the verb as an enclitic or proclitic Main Entry:2disjunctive Function:noun Date:1530 : a disjunctive conjunction

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['dɪzm(ə)l] n. 低落的情绪adj. 凄凉的，忧郁的；阴沉的，沉闷的；可怕的 Main Entry:disal Pronunciation:*diz-m*l Function:adjective Etymology:Middle English, from dismal, noun, days marked as unlucky in medieval calendars, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin dies mali, literally, evil days Date:15th century 1 obsolete : DISASTROUS, DREADFUL 2 : showing or causing gloom or depression 3 : lacking merit : particularly bad *a dismal performance*

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[dɪs'membə] vt. 肢解，割断手足；分割，瓜分 Main Entry:disemer Pronunciation:(*)dis-*mem-b*r Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:-bered ; disemerng \-b(*-)ri*\ Etymology:Middle English dismembren, from Anglo-French desmembrer, from des- dis- + membre member Date:14th century 1 : to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of 2 : to break up or tear into pieces

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``` [dɪs'mɪs]vt. 解散；解雇；开除；让...离开vi. 解散 Main Entry:disiss Pronunciation:dis-*mis Function:transitive verb Etymology:Middle English, modification of Latin dimissus, past participle of dimittere, from dis- + mittere to send Date:15th century ``` 1 : to permit or cause to leave *dismissed the visitors* 2 : to remove from position or service : DISCHARGE *dismissed the thievish servant* 3 a : to reject serious consideration of *dismissed the thought* b : to put out of judicial consideration *dismissed all charges*

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``` [dɪs'ɔːɡənaɪz]vt. 扰乱；瓦解；使…混乱；破坏组织 Main Entry:disraize Pronunciation:(*)dis-**r-g*-*n*z Function:transitive verb Etymology:French d*sorganiser, from d*s- dis- + organiser to organize Date:1793 ``` : to destroy or interrupt the orderly structure or function of

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``` [dɪ'spærɪdʒ]vt. 蔑视；毁谤 Main Entry:disarge Pronunciation:di-*sper-ij, -*spa-rij Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:-aged ; -agng Etymology:Middle English, to degrade by marriage below one's class, disparage, from Anglo-French desparager to marry below one's class, from des- dis- + parage equality, lineage, from per peer Date:14th century ``` 1 : to lower in rank or reputation : DEGRADE 2 : to depreciate by indirect means (as invidious comparison) : speak slightingly about synonyms see DECRY

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['dɪsp(ə)rət]n. 无法相比的东西adj. 不同的；不相干的；全异的 Main Entry:disaate Pronunciation:*dis-p(*-)r*t, di-*sper-*t, -*spa-r*t Function:adjective Etymology:Middle English desparat, from Latin disparatus, past participle of disparare to separate, from dis- + parare to prepare ?more at PARE Date:15th century 1 : containing or made up of fundamentally different and often incongruous elements 2 : markedly distinct in quality or character synonyms see DIFFERENT

Answer 100

``` [dɪs'pæʃ(ə)nət]adj. 不带感情的；平心静气的；公平的 Main Entry:disasionte Pronunciation:-sh(*-)n*t Function:adjective Date:1594 ``` : not influenced by strong feeling; especially : not affected by personal or emotional involvement *a dispassionate critic* *a dispassionate approach to an issue* synonyms see FAIR

Answer 101

``` [dɪ'spel]vt. 驱散，驱逐；消除（烦恼等） Main Entry:disel Pronunciation:di-*spel Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:diselled ; diseling Etymology:Middle English, from Latin dispellere, from dis- + pellere to drive, beat ?more at FELT Date:15th century ``` : to drive away by or as if by scattering : DISSIPATE *dispel a rumor* synonyms see SCATTER

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``` [dɪs'pensəbl]adj. 可有可无的；非必要的 Main Entry:disensble Pronunciation:di-*spen(t)-s*-b*l Function:adjective Date:1649 ``` : capable of being dispensed with

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``` [dɪ'spɜːs]vt. 分散；使散开；传播adj. 分散的vi. 分散 Main Entry:diserse Pronunciation:di-*sp*rs Function:verb Inflected Form:disersed ; disersng Etymology:Middle English, from Latin dispersus, past participle of dispergere to scatter, from dis- + spargere to scatter ?more at SPARK Date:14th century ``` transitive verb 1 a : to cause to break up *police dispersed the crowd* b : to cause to become spread widely c : to cause to evaporate or vanish *sunlight dispersing the mist* 2 : to spread or distribute from a fixed or constant source: as a archaic : DISSEMINATE b : to subject (as light) to dispersion c : to distribute (as fine particles) more or less evenly throughout a medium intransitive verb 1 : to break up in random fashion *the crowd dispersed on request* 2 a : to become dispersed b : DISSIPATE, VANISH *the fog dispersed toward morning* synonyms see SCATTER

Answer 104

``` [dɪ'spəʊzəb(ə)l]adj. 可任意处理的；可自由使用的；用完即可丢弃的 Main Entry:1disosble Pronunciation:di-*sp*-z*-b*l Function:adjective Date:1643 ``` 1 : subject to or available for disposal; specifically : remaining to an individual after deduction of taxes and necessary living expenses *disposable income* 2 : designed to be used once and then thrown away *disposable diapers* Main Entry:2disposable Function:noun Date:1963 : something that is disposable

Answer 105

``` [,dɪsprə'pɔːʃ(ə)nət] adj. 不成比例的 Main Entry:disroorionte Pronunciation:-sh(*-)n*t Function:adjective Date:1555 ``` : being out of proportion *a disproportionate share*

Answer 106

``` [dɪs'pruːv]vt. 反驳，证明…是虚假的 Main Entry:disrove Pronunciation:(*)dis-*pr*v Function:transitive verb Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French desprover, from des- dis- + prover to prove Date:14th century ``` : to prove to be false or wrong : REFUTE *disprove a theory*

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[dɪ'spjuːtəb(ə)l; 'dɪspjʊtəb(ə)l]adj. 有讨论余地的；真假可疑的 Main Entry:disutble Pronunciation:d**spy*]d.*b*l, ]t*-; *dispy*], *di*spy*] Function:adjective Etymology:Middle French, from Latin disputabilis, from disputare to discuss, examine + -abilis -able * more at DISPUTE 1 : capable of being disputed or contested : liable to be called in question *presenting many disputable claims to the committee* *a speech full of disputable statements* 2 obsolete : ARGUMENTATIVE, CONTENTIOUS

Answer 108

[dɪ'spjuːt; 'dɪspjuːt]n. 辩论；争吵vt. 辩论；怀疑；阻止；抗拒vi. 争论 Main Entry:1disute Pronunciation:di-*spy*t Function:verb Inflected Form:disutd ; disutng Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French desputer, from Latin disputare to discuss, from dis- + putare to think Date:13th century intransitive verb : to engage in argument : DEBATE; especially : to argue irritably or with irritating persistence transitive verb 1 a : to make the subject of disputation *legislators hotly disputed the bill* b : to call into question *her honesty was never disputed* 2 a : to struggle against : OPPOSE *disputed the advance of the invaders* b : to contend over *both sides disputed the bridgehead* Main Entry:2disute Pronunciation:di-*spy*t, *dis-*py*t Function:noun Date:1555 1 a : verbal controversy : DEBATE b : QUARREL 2 obsolete : physical combat

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[dɪs'rʌpt]vt. 破坏；使瓦解；使分裂；使中断；使陷于混乱adj. 分裂的，中断的；分散的 Main Entry:disupt Pronunciation:dis-*r*pt Function:transitive verb Etymology:Latin disruptus, past participle of disrumpere, from dis- + rumpere to break ?more at REAVE Date:1793 1 a : to break apart : RUPTURE b : to throw into disorder *agitators trying to disrupt the meeting* 2 : to interrupt the normal course or unity of

Answer 110

[daɪ'sekt; dɪ-]vt. 切细；仔细分析vi. 进行解剖；进行详细分析 Main Entry:disect Pronunciation:d*-*sekt also di-, *d*-* Function:verb Etymology:Latin dissectus, past participle of dissecare to cut apart, from dis- + secare to cut ?more at SAW Date:1598 transitive verb 1 : to separate into pieces : expose the several parts of (as an animal) for scientific examination 2 : to analyze and interpret minutely *dissect a problem* intransitive verb : to make a dissection synonyms see ANALYZE

Answer 111

``` [dɪ'semɪneɪt]vt. 宣传，传播；散布vi. 散布；广为传播 Main Entry:disemate Pronunciation:di-*se-m*-*n*t Function:transitive verb Inflected Form:-natd ; -natng Etymology:Latin disseminatus, past participle of disseminare, from dis- + seminare to sow, from semin-, semen seed ?more at SEMEN Date:1566 ``` 1 : to spread abroad as though sowing seed *disseminate ideas* 2 : to disperse throughout

Answer 112

``` [dɪ'sent]n. 异议；（大写）不信奉国教vi. 不同意；不信奉国教 Main Entry:1disent Pronunciation:di-*sent Function:intransitive verb Etymology:Middle English, from Latin dissentire, from dis- + sentire to feel ?more at SENSE Date:15th century ``` ``` 1 : to withhold assent 2 : to differ in opinion Main Entry:2dissent Function:noun Date:1585 ``` : difference of opinion *heard voices of dissent at the meeting*: as a : religious nonconformity b : a justice's nonconcurrence with a decision of the majority ? called also dissenting opinion c : political opposition to a government or its policies *attempts to suppress domestic dissent*

Answer 113

['dɪsɪd(ə)nt] n. 持不同政见者，意见不同的人adj. 持不同政见的，意见不同的 Main Entry:disient Pronunciation:-d*nt Function:adjective Etymology:Latin dissident-, dissidens, present participle of dissid*re to sit apart, disagree, from dis- + sed*re to sit ?more at SIT Date:1769 : disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief

Answer 114

``` [dɪ'sɪmɪlə]adj. 不同的 Main Entry:disimar Pronunciation:(*)di(s)-*si-m*-l*r, -*sim-l*r Function:adjective Date:1599 ``` : UNLIKE *people with dissimilar backgrounds*

Answer 115

``` ['dɪsɪpeɪt]vi. 驱散；放荡vt. 浪费；使…消散 Main Entry:disiate Pronunciation:*di-s*-*p*t Function:verb Inflected Form:-patd ; -patng Etymology:Latin dissipatus, past participle of dissipare, dissupare, from dis- + supare to throw Date:15th century ``` transitive verb 1 a : to break up and drive off (as a crowd) b : to cause to spread thin or scatter and gradually vanish *one's sympathy is eventually dissipated ?Andrew Feinberg* c : to lose (as heat or electricity) irrecoverably 2 : to spend or use up wastefully or foolishly *dissipated the family fortune in reckless business ventures* intransitive verb 1 : to break up and scatter or vanish *the clouds soon dissipated* *the team's early momentum has dissipated* 2 : to be extravagant or dissolute in the pursuit of pleasure; especially : to drink to excess synonyms see SCATTER

Answer 116

[dɪ'zɒlv]n. 叠化画面；画面的溶暗vt. 使溶解；使分解；使液化vi. 溶解；解散；消失 Main Entry:1disolve Pronunciation:di-*z*lv, -*z*lv also -*z*v or -*z*v Function:verb Etymology:Middle English, from Latin dissolvere, from dis- + solvere to loosen ?more at SOLVE Date:14th century transitive verb 1 a : to cause to disperse or disappear : DESTROY *do not dissolve and deface the laws of charity ?Francis Bacon* b : to separate into component parts : DISINTEGRATE c : to bring to an end : TERMINATE *dissolve parliament* d : ANNUL *dissolve an injunction* 2 a : to cause to pass into solution *dissolve sugar in water* b : MELT, LIQUEFY c : to cause to be emotionally moved d : to cause to fade in or out in a dissolve 3 archaic : DETACH, LOOSEN 4 : to clear up *dissolve a problem* intransitive verb 1 a : to become dissipated or decomposed b : BREAK UP, DISPERSE c : to fade away 2 a : to become fluid : MELT b : to pass into solution c : to be overcome emotionally *dissolved into tears* d : to resolve itself as if by dissolution *hate dissolved into fear* e : to change by a dissolve *the scene dissolves to a Victorian parlor*

Answer 117

``` ['dɪs(ə)nənt]adj. 刺耳的；不谐和的；不调和的 Main Entry:disoant Pronunciation:-n*nt Function:adjective Etymology:Middle English dissonaunte, from Latin dissonant-, dissonans, present participle of dissonare to be discordant, from dis- + sonare to sound ?more at SOUND Date:15th century ``` 1 : marked by dissonance : DISCORDANT 2 : INCONGRUOUS 3 : harmonically unresolved

Answer 118

``` ['dɪst(ə)nt] adj. 遥远的；冷漠的；远隔的 Main Entry:disant Pronunciation:*dis-t*nt Function:adjective Etymology:Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin distant-, distans, present participle of distare to stand apart, be distant, from dis- + stare to stand ?more at STAND Date:14th century ``` 1 a : separated in space : AWAY *a mile distant* b : situated at a great distance : FAR-OFF *a distant galaxy* c : separated by a great distance from each other : far apart d : far behind *finished a distant third* 2 : separated in a relationship other than spatial *a distant cousin* *the distant past* 3 : different in kind *from two very distant backgrounds* 4 : reserved or aloof in personal relationship : COLD *was distant and distracted* 5 a : going a long distance *distant voyages* b : concerned with remote things *distant thoughts*

Answer 119

``` [dɪs'teɪstf(ʊ)l]adj. 令人不快的；不合口味的；表示厌恶的 Main Entry:disasteul Pronunciation:(*)dis-*t*st-f*l Function:adjective Date:1607 ``` 1 a : objectionable because offensive to one's personal taste : UNPLEASANT, DISAGREEABLE *found the job distasteful* *a shady, distasteful character* b : objectionable because in poor taste, inappropriate, or unethical *a harmless strokingTbut it seems oddly distasteful in retrospect ?Richard Sandza et al.* 2 : unpleasant to the taste *distasteful unripe fruit*

Answer 120

[dɪs'tent]n. 扩张adj. 膨胀的

Answer 121

``` [dɪ'stɪŋ(k)t]adj. 明显的；独特的；清楚的；有区别的 Main Entry:disinct Pronunciation:di-*sti*(k)t Function:adjective Etymology:Middle English, from Latin distinctus, from past participle of distinguere Date:14th century ``` 1 : distinguishable to the eye or mind as discrete : SEPARATE *a distinct cultural group* *teaching as distinct from research* 2 : presenting a clear unmistakable impression *a neat distinct handwriting* 3 archaic : notably decorated 4 a : NOTABLE *a distinct contribution to scholarship* b : readily and unmistakably apprehended *a distinct possibility of snow* *a distinct British accent*

Answer 122

``` [dɪ'stɪŋ(k)tɪv]adj. 有特色的，与众不同的 Main Entry:disincive Pronunciation:di-*sti*(k)-tiv Function:adjective Date:15th century ``` 1 a : serving to distinguish *the distinctive flight of the crane* b : having or giving style or distinction *a distinctive table setting* 2 : capable of making a segment of utterance different in meaning as well as in sound from an otherwise identical utterance synonyms see CHARACTERISTIC

Answer 123

[dɪ'stɪŋgwɪʃ]vi. 区别，区分；辨别vt. 区分；辨别；使杰出，使表现突出 Main Entry:disinuish Pronunciation:di-*sti*-(g)wish Function:verb Etymology:alteration of Middle English distinguen, from Anglo-French distinguer, from Latin distinguere, literally, to separate by pricking, from dis- + -stinguere (akin to Latin instigare to urge on) ?more at STICK Date:15th century transitive verb 1 : to perceive a difference in : mentally separate *so alike they could not be distinguished* 2 a : to mark as separate or different *a policy that distinguishes him from other candidates* b : to separate into kinds, classes, or categories *distinguish words by their part of speech* c : to give prominence or distinction to *distinguished themselves in music* d : CHARACTERIZE *recipes distinguished by simplicity* 3 a : DISCERN *distinguished a light in the distance* b : to single out : take special notice of intransitive verb : to perceive a difference *distinguish between right and wrong*

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``` [dɪ'stɔːt]vt. 扭曲；使失真；曲解vi. 扭曲；变形 Main Entry:disort Pronunciation:di-*st*rt Function:verb Etymology:Latin distortus, past participle of distorqu*re, from dis- + torqu*re to twist ?more at TORTURE Date:1567 ``` transitive verb 1 : to twist out of the true meaning or proportion *distorted the facts* 2 : to twist out of a natural, normal, or original shape or condition *a face distorted by pain*; also : to cause to be perceived unnaturally *the new lights distorted colors* 3 : PERVERT *distort justice* intransitive verb : to become distorted; also : to cause a twisting from the true, natural, or normal synonyms see DEFORM

Answer 125

``` [dɪ'stɔːʃ(ə)n] n. 变形；[物] 失真；扭曲；曲解 Main Entry:disorion Pronunciation:di-*st*r-sh*n Function:noun Date:1581 ``` 1 : the act of distorting 2 : the quality or state of being distorted : a product of distorting: as a : a lack of proportionality in an image resulting from defects in the optical system b : falsified reproduction of an audio or video signal caused by change in the wave form of the original signal

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``` [dɪ'strɔːt]adj. 发狂的；心烦意乱的 Main Entry:disraught Pronunciation:di-*str*t Function:adjective Etymology:Middle English, modification of Latin distractus Date:14th century ``` 1 : agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain *distraught mourners* 2 : mentally deranged : CRAZED *as if thou wert distraught and mad with terror ?Shakespeare*

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