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12美国人常用的1500个单词 depend [to need help and support] I depend on my friends for emotional support. deplore [(1) to regret strongly; (2) to express sadness] The United Nations deplored the latest violence in the The President deplored the deaths in the ship explosion. (2) deploy [to move forces or weapons into positions for action] The general deployed his forces along the border. depression [(1) severe unhappiness; (2) a period of reduced business and economic activity during which many people lose their jobs] The doctor gave her medicine for her depression. (1) The latest economic depression in the describe [(1) to give a word picture of something; (2) to give details of something] The young man described his home in the desert. (1) The report described how the problem developed. (2) desert [a dry area of land] Survival is difficult in the hot, dry desert. design [to plan or create plans for] An architect designed my new home. desire [(1) to want very much; (2) to wish for] After traveling for two weeks, Jim very much desired a meal cooked at home. (1) If you could have anything you wanted, what would you desire? (2) destroy [(1) to break into pieces; (2) to end the existence of] The earthquake destroyed many houses. (1) His actions destroyed any trust between them. (2) detail [(1) a small part of something; (2) a small piece of information] Lisa decided every detail of her wedding. (1) I want to hear every detail of your story. (2) develop [(1) to grow; (2) to create; (3) to experience progress] He is developing into a fine young man. (1) The professor developed a new way to teach English. (2) The country needed many years to develop an industrial economy. (3) device [a piece of equipment made for a special purpose] The microwave cooker is a device I use every day. dictator [a ruler with complete power] The people of die [(1) to become dead; (2) to stop living; (3) to end] If you touch that wire you will die. (1) The river died slowly as pollution increased. (2) All hope died when the prison gate closed. (3) diet [usual daily food and drink] The doctor ordered a special diet to help him lose weight. different [not the same] His clothes are different from mine. difficult [(1) not easy; (2) hard to do, make or carry out] Keith was a difficult child. (1) Building a boat is a difficult job. (2) dig [to make a hole in the ground] Dig here and you will find water. dinner [(1) the main amount of food eaten at a usual time; (2) a special event that includes food ] The family had its dinner at noon. (1) The official dinner took place at the White House. (2) diplomat [a person who represents his or her government in dealing with another government] Most foreign diplomats live in the direct [(1) to lead; (2) to aim or show the way；(3) straight to something; (4) not through some other person or thing] The mayor directs all city agencies. (1) He directed me to the theater. (2) The most direct way to The path is direct. (4) direction [(1) the way (east, west, north, south); (2) where someone or something came from or went to] North is the opposite direction from south. (1) The cold wind is coming from that direction. (2) dirt [earth or soil] Little children enjoy playing in the dirt. disappear [(1) to become unseen; (2) to no longer exist] His dog disappears when it is time for a bath. (1) Dinosaurs disappeared a long time ago. (2) disarm [(1) to take away weapons; (2) to no longer keep weapons; (3) to make a bomb harmless by removing its exploding device] The policeman disarmed the gunman. (1) Some smaller countries have disarmed. (2) Explosives experts often can disarm bombs. (3) discover [to find or learn something] Scientists have discovered cures for many kinds of cancer. discuss [(1) to talk about; (2) to exchange ideas] We can discuss anything you wish. (1) The two presidents discussed trade and other economic issues. (2) disease [a sickness in living things, often caused by viruses, germs or bacteria] Modern medicines have made some diseases disappear. dismiss [(1) to send away; (2) to refuse to consider] The scientist was dismissed for copying secret information about nuclear weapons. (1) The senators dismissed any idea of campaign finance reform. (2) dispute [(1) to oppose strongly by argument; (2) an angry debate] The two nations disputed where the border between them should be. (1) The United Nations helped settle the border dispute. (2) |
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