373 詞
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
dabble
淺嘗輒止｜教學補註：dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid
英文釋義：dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid; play in or as if in water, as of small children
相似詞：paddle, smatter
派生詞：dabbler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid。中文錨點：淺嘗輒止｜教學補註：dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid。GRE tip: treat "dabble" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dabble sth; refuse / choose / begin to dabble; the dabbling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dabble ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「淺嘗輒止｜教學補註：dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Dabbling ducks. （淺嘗輒止）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
daft
精神錯亂的
英文釋義：informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
相似詞：balmy, barmy, bats, batty, bonkers, buggy
派生詞：daftness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：informal or slang terms for mentally irregular。中文錨點：精神錯亂的。GRE tip: "daft" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a daft argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather daft; daft enough to... Sentence frame: Her daft ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「精神錯亂的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her daft approach to the evidence. （精神錯亂的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
dainty
adj. 小巧精緻的
英文釋義：small and delicate
相似詞：exquisite
派生詞：daintiness n.
用法／搭配：a dainty porcelain cup 小巧玲瓏的瓷杯
Example · TTS
A dainty dish to set before a kind. （小巧精緻的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
dalliance
虛度時光｜教學補註：the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
英文釋義：the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working; playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
相似詞：dawdling, trifling, flirt, flirting, flirtation, coquetry
相反詞：rush
派生詞：dally v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working。中文錨點：虛度時光｜教學補註：the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working。GRE tip: "dalliance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the dalliance of X; a sense / degree / lack of dalliance; amid / despite dalliance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the dalliance of ______. （空格填入與「虛度時光｜教學補註：the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of dalliance is crucial to understanding the argument. （虛度時光）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dally
虛度時光｜教學補註：behave carelessly or indifferently
英文釋義：behave carelessly or indifferently; waste time
相似詞：toy, play, flirt, dawdle, butterfly, coquet
相反詞：tightness, rush
派生詞：dalliance n., dallier n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to behave carelessly or indifferently。中文錨點：虛度時光｜教學補註：behave carelessly or indifferently。GRE tip: treat "dally" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dally sth; refuse / choose / begin to dally; the dallying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dally ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「虛度時光｜教學補註：behave carelessly or indifferently」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Get busy--don't dally! （虛度時光）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
damp
抑制；潮溼的
英文釋義：a slight wetness; deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
相似詞：dampness, moistness, muffle, mute, dull, dampen
相反詞：bright, lively, sharp, sharpen, stimulate
派生詞：damper n., dampness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a slight wetness。中文錨點：抑制；潮溼的。GRE tip: "damp" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the damp of X; a sense / degree / lack of damp; amid / despite damp Sentence frame: The debate turns on the damp of ______. （空格填入與「抑制；潮溼的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere. （抑制；潮溼的）
詳細 · 救命800
dampen
v. 抑制，潑冷水
英文釋義：to make something less strong
相似詞：deaden
相反詞：stimulate, enliven
派生詞：dampener n., dampening n.
用法／搭配：dampen their enthusiasm 扼殺他們的熱情
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to dampen their enthusiasm. （抑制，潑冷水）
詳細 · GRE3000
damper
抑制因素｜教學補註：a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace
英文釋義：a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace; a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations
相似詞：muffler, damp, dampish, moist
派生詞：damp v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace。中文錨點：抑制因素｜教學補註：a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace。GRE tip: "damper" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the damper of X; a sense / degree / lack of damper; amid / despite damper Sentence frame: The debate turns on the damper of ______. （空格填入與「抑制因素｜教學補註：a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Rain put a damper on our picnic plans. （抑制因素）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
dancefloor
舞池
英文釋義：舞池
用法／搭配：考意錨點：舞池
Example · TTS
On the exam, dancefloor most nearly means a sense of "舞池". （舞池）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dangle
懸掛；炫耀
英文釋義：hang freely; cause to dangle or hang freely
相似詞：swing, drop
相反詞：attend to, recuperate, sharpen
派生詞：dangling n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to hang freely。中文錨點：懸掛；炫耀。GRE tip: treat "dangle" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dangle sth; refuse / choose / begin to dangle; the dangling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dangle ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「懸掛；炫耀」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He dangled the ornaments from the Christmas tree. （懸掛；炫耀）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
dank
陰溼的｜教學補註：unpleasantly cool and humid
英文釋義：unpleasantly cool and humid
相似詞：clammy
派生詞：dankness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：unpleasantly cool and humid。中文錨點：陰溼的｜教學補註：unpleasantly cool and humid。GRE tip: "dank" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a dank argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather dank; dank enough to... Sentence frame: Her dank ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「陰溼的｜教學補註：unpleasantly cool and humid」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Dank rain forests. （陰溼的）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
dapper
衣冠整潔的
英文釋義：marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
相似詞：dashing, jaunty, natty, raffish, rakish, spiffy
派生詞：dapperness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners。中文錨點：衣冠整潔的。GRE tip: "dapper" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a dapper argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather dapper; dapper enough to... Sentence frame: Her dapper ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「衣冠整潔的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A dapper young man. （衣冠整潔的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
daredevil
魯莽的｜教學補註：a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
英文釋義：a reckless impetuous irresponsible person; presumptuously daring
相似詞：madcap, hothead, swashbuckler, lunatic, harum-scarum, temerarious
用法／搭配：核心義：a reckless impetuous irresponsible person。中文錨點：魯莽的｜教學補註：a reckless impetuous irresponsible person。GRE tip: "daredevil" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the daredevil of X; a sense / degree / lack of daredevil; amid / despite daredevil Sentence frame: The debate turns on the daredevil of ______. （空格填入與「魯莽的｜教學補註：a reckless impetuous irresponsible person」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A daredevil test pilot having the right stuff. （魯莽的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
dastardly
卑鄙怯懦
英文釋義：卑鄙怯懦
用法／搭配：考意錨點：卑鄙怯懦
Example · TTS
On the exam, dastardly most nearly means a sense of "卑鄙怯懦". （卑鄙怯懦）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
dated
過時的
英文釋義：過時的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：過時的
Example · TTS
On the exam, dated most nearly means a sense of "過時的". （過時的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
daub
塗抹；亂畫
英文釋義：material used to daub walls; a blemish made by dirt
相似詞：smudge, spot, blot, smear, smirch, slur
相反詞：focus
派生詞：daubing n., dauber n.
用法／搭配：核心義：material used to daub walls。中文錨點：塗抹；亂畫。GRE tip: "daub" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the daub of X; a sense / degree / lack of daub; amid / despite daub Sentence frame: The debate turns on the daub of ______. （空格填入與「塗抹；亂畫」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Daub the ceiling with plaster. （塗抹；亂畫）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
daunt
嚇倒
英文釋義：嚇倒
用法／搭配：考意錨點：嚇倒
Example · TTS
On the exam, daunt most nearly means a sense of "嚇倒". （嚇倒）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
dauntless
勇敢無懼的
英文釋義：勇敢無懼的
用法／搭配：主要終點失敗時保持無懼。
Example · TTS
Stay dauntless when the primary fails. （勇敢無懼的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dawdle
混日子；偷懶
英文釋義：take one's time; proceed slowly; waste time
相似詞：linger, dally, lag
相反詞：rush
派生詞：dawdler n., dawdling n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to take one's time。中文錨點：混日子；偷懶。GRE tip: treat "dawdle" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dawdle sth; refuse / choose / begin to dawdle; the dawdling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dawdle ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「混日子；偷懶」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to dawdle what they had once defended. （混日子；偷懶）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
dawn
黎明
英文釋義：黎明
用法／搭配：考意錨點：黎明
Example · TTS
On the exam, dawn most nearly means a sense of "黎明". （黎明）
詳細 · 紅寶書
daze
暈眩｜教學補註：the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happen...
英文釋義：the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally; confusion characterized by lack of clarity
相似詞：shock, stupor, fog, haze, dazzle, bedazzle
用法／搭配：核心義：the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally。中文錨點：暈眩｜教學補註：the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happen。GRE tip: "daze" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the daze of X; a sense / degree / lack of daze; amid / despite daze Sentence frame: The debate turns on the daze of ______. （空格填入與「暈眩｜教學補註：the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happen」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
His mother's death left him in a daze. （暈眩）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
deaden
減弱；使麻木
英文釋義：make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible; cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients
相似詞：dampen, damp, girdle, blunt
相反詞：enliven
派生詞：deadening n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible。中文錨點：減弱；使麻木。GRE tip: treat "deaden" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to deaden sth; refuse / choose / begin to deaden; the deadenning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to deaden ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「減弱；使麻木」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Deaden a ship's headway. （減弱；使麻木）
詳細 · GRE3000
deadpan
無動於衷的；沒有感情的；冷漠的
英文釋義：deliberately impassive in manner; without betraying any feeling
相似詞：expressionless, impassive, poker-faced, unexpressive
相反詞：emotional, expressive
用法／搭配：核心義：deliberately impassive in manner。中文錨點：無動於衷的；沒有感情的；冷漠的。GRE tip: "deadpan" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a deadpan argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather deadpan; deadpan enough to... Sentence frame: Her deadpan ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無動於衷的；沒有感情的；冷漠的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
She told the joke deadpan. （無動於衷的；沒有感情的；冷漠的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
dearth
缺乏；飢饉
英文釋義：缺乏；飢饉
用法／搭配：共享負結果極度缺乏。
Example · TTS
There is a dearth of shared negative results. （缺乏；飢饉）
詳細 · 救命800
debacle
n. 大失敗｜教學補註：a complete failure, disaster
英文釋義：a complete failure, disaster
相似詞：foundering, calamity, catastrophe, fiasco
用法／搭配：the debacle of the war 戰爭的徹底失敗
Example · TTS
The debate focused on the debacle of the war. （大失敗）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
debar
阻止；排除
英文釋義：bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.; prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
相似詞：suspend, forefend, forfend, obviate, deflect, avert
相反詞：necessitate, require
派生詞：debarment n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to bar temporarily。中文錨點：阻止；排除。GRE tip: treat "debar" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to debar sth; refuse / choose / begin to debar; the debarring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to debar ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「阻止；排除」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to debar what they had once defended. （阻止；排除）
詳細 · 紅寶書
debark
下船｜教學補註：go ashore
英文釋義：go ashore
相似詞：disembark
相反詞：embark
派生詞：debarkation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to go ashore。中文錨點：下船｜教學補註：go ashore。GRE tip: treat "debark" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to debark sth; refuse / choose / begin to debark; the debarking of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to debark ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「下船｜教學補註：go ashore」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to debark what they had once defended. （下船）
詳細 · 紅寶書
debase
貶低；貶損
英文釋義：corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
相似詞：corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch
相反詞：incorrupt, straight, elate
派生詞：debasement n., debaser n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality。中文錨點：貶低；貶損。GRE tip: treat "debase" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to debase sth; refuse / choose / begin to debase; the debasing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to debase ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「貶低；貶損」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to debase what they had once defended. （貶低；貶損）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
debauch
墮落｜教學補註：a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
英文釋義：a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity; corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
相似詞：orgy, debauchery, saturnalia, riot, bacchanal, bacchanalia
派生詞：debauchee n., debaucher n., debauchery n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity。中文錨點：墮落｜教學補註：a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity。GRE tip: "debauch" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the debauch of X; a sense / degree / lack of debauch; amid / despite debauch Sentence frame: The debate turns on the debauch of ______. （空格填入與「墮落｜教學補註：a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Debauch the young people with wine and women. （墮落）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
debilitate
使衰弱｜教學補註：make weak
英文釋義：make weak
相似詞：enfeeble, drain
相反詞：strengthen, fortify
派生詞：debilitative adj., debility n., debilitation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make weak。中文錨點：使衰弱｜教學補註：make weak。GRE tip: treat "debilitate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to debilitate sth; refuse / choose / begin to debilitate; the debilitating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to debilitate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「使衰弱｜教學補註：make weak」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to debilitate what they had once defended. （使衰弱）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
debility
虛弱；衰弱
英文釋義：the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
相似詞：infirmity, frailty, feebleness, frailness, valetudinarianism
派生詞：debile adj., debilitate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)。中文錨點：虛弱；衰弱。GRE tip: "debility" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the debility of X; a sense / degree / lack of debility; amid / despite debility Sentence frame: The debate turns on the debility of ______. （空格填入與「虛弱；衰弱」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of debility is crucial to understanding the argument. （虛弱；衰弱）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
debonair
美麗的｜教學補註：having a sophisticated charm
英文釋義：having a sophisticated charm; having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air; - Frances G. Patton; - H.M.Reynolds
相似詞：debonaire, debonnaire, suave, chipper, jaunty
用法／搭配：核心義：having a sophisticated charm。中文錨點：美麗的｜教學補註：having a sophisticated charm。GRE tip: "debonair" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a debonair argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather debonair; debonair enough to... Sentence frame: Her debonair ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「美麗的｜教學補註：having a sophisticated charm」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Life that is gay, brisk, and debonair. （美麗的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
debrief
盤問｜教學補註：put someone through a debriefing and make him report
英文釋義：put someone through a debriefing and make him report
派生詞：debriefing n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to put someone through a debriefing and make him report。中文錨點：盤問｜教學補註：put someone through a debriefing and make him report。GRE tip: treat "debrief" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to debrief sth; refuse / choose / begin to debrief; the debriefing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to debrief ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「盤問｜教學補註：put someone through a debriefing and make him report」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The released hostages were debriefed. （盤問）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
debunk
v. 揭穿真相｜教學補註：to reveal the true nature of
英文釋義：to reveal the true nature of
相似詞：expose
相反詞：cover
派生詞：debunking n.
用法／搭配：debunk fake advertising slogans 揭穿虛假的宣傳口號
Example · TTS
The physicist debunked the psychic's claims. （揭穿真相）
詳細 · 救命800
debut
n. 出道，處女秀
英文釋義：a first public appearance
相似詞：inauguration, premiere
形近詞：abut 毗鄰 ｜ rebut 駁斥反駁 ｜ debut n.初次登臺
用法／搭配：debut match 首場比賽
Example · TTS
The new ballet that debuts next months at Covent Garden, is already sold out. （出道，處女秀）
詳細 · 紅寶書
decamp
離營｜教學補註：leave a camp
英文釋義：leave a camp; run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
相似詞：abscond, bolt, absquatulate, skip, vamoose
相反詞：unbolt
派生詞：decampment n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to leave a camp。中文錨點：離營｜教學補註：leave a camp。GRE tip: treat "decamp" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to decamp sth; refuse / choose / begin to decamp; the decamping of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to decamp ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「離營｜教學補註：leave a camp」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The hikers decamped before dawn. （離營）
詳細 · 填空1300、紅寶書
decant
倒出｜教學補註：pour out
英文釋義：pour out
相似詞：pour
派生詞：decanter n., decantation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to pour out。中文錨點：倒出｜教學補註：pour out。GRE tip: treat "decant" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to decant sth; refuse / choose / begin to decant; the decanting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to decant ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「倒出｜教學補註：pour out」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The sommelier decanted the wines. （倒出）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
deceit
欺騙；謊言
英文釋義：the quality of being fraudulent; a misleading falsehood
相似詞：fraudulence, misrepresentation, deception, dissembling, dissimulation
用法／搭配：核心義：the quality of being fraudulent。中文錨點：欺騙；謊言。GRE tip: "deceit" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the deceit of X; a sense / degree / lack of deceit; amid / despite deceit Sentence frame: The debate turns on the deceit of ______. （空格填入與「欺騙；謊言」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of deceit is crucial to understanding the argument. （欺騙；謊言）
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deceitful
欺詐的
英文釋義：欺詐的
用法／搭配：欺詐報告終結職涯。
Example · TTS
Deceitful reporting ends careers. （欺詐的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
deceive
欺騙
英文釋義：欺騙
用法／搭配：不要用截斷軸欺騙。
Example · TTS
Do not deceive with truncated axes. （欺騙）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
decency
整潔；體面
英文釋義：the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality; the quality of being polite and respectable
相反詞：indecency
派生詞：decent adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality。中文錨點：整潔；體面。GRE tip: "decency" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the decency of X; a sense / degree / lack of decency; amid / despite decency Sentence frame: The debate turns on the decency of ______. （空格填入與「整潔；體面」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of decency is crucial to understanding the argument. （整潔；體面）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
deception
欺瞞行為
英文釋義：欺瞞行為
用法／搭配：人體研究欺瞞需倫理審查。
Example · TTS
Deception in human subjects needs ethics review. （欺瞞行為）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
deceptive
欺騙性的
英文釋義：欺騙性的
用法／搭配：欺騙性視覺化該被拒。
Example · TTS
Deceptive visualizations deserve rejection. （欺騙性的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
deciduous
落葉的｜教學補註：(of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season
英文釋義：(of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season; (of teeth, antlers, etc.) being shed at the end of a period of growth
相反詞：evergreen
用法／搭配：核心義：(of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season。中文錨點：落葉的｜教學補註：(of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season。GRE tip: "deciduous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a deciduous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather deciduous; deciduous enough to... Sentence frame: Her deciduous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「落葉的｜教學補註：(of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Deciduous teeth. （落葉的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
decimate
v. 大量毀壞、殺死
英文釋義：to destroy a very large amount
相似詞：annihilate, devastate, raze
相反詞：raise
派生詞：decimation n.
用法／搭配：famine decimated the population 饑荒使人口大批喪生
Example · TTS
They had to famine decimated the population. （大量毀壞、殺死）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
deck
觀景甲板
英文釋義：觀景甲板
用法／搭配：考意錨點：觀景甲板
Example · TTS
On the exam, deck most nearly means a sense of "觀景甲板". （觀景甲板）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
declaim
演講｜教學補註：recite in elocution
英文釋義：recite in elocution; speak against in an impassioned manner
相似詞：recite, inveigh
派生詞：declamation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to recite in elocution。中文錨點：演講｜教學補註：recite in elocution。GRE tip: treat "declaim" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to declaim sth; refuse / choose / begin to declaim; the declaiming of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to declaim ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「演講｜教學補註：recite in elocution」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society. （演講）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
decode
解碼
英文釋義：解碼
用法／搭配：考意錨點：解碼
Example · TTS
On the exam, decode most nearly means a sense of "解碼". （解碼）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
decoy
誘騙｜教學補註：a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
英文釋義：a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot); something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
相似詞：steerer, bait, lure
用法／搭配：核心義：a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)。中文錨點：誘騙｜教學補註：a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)。GRE tip: "decoy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the decoy of X; a sense / degree / lack of decoy; amid / despite decoy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the decoy of ______. （空格填入與「誘騙｜教學補註：a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a decoy in that debate. （誘騙）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
decree
命令；判決
英文釋義：a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge); issue a decree
相似詞：edict, fiat, order, rescript, rule
相反詞：deregulate, disorder, disorderliness
用法／搭配：核心義：a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)。中文錨點：命令；判決。GRE tip: "decree" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the decree of X; a sense / degree / lack of decree; amid / despite decree Sentence frame: The debate turns on the decree of ______. （空格填入與「命令；判決」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed. （命令；判決）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
decrepit
虛脫的；衰弱的
英文釋義：worn and broken down by hard use; lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
相似詞：creaky, derelict, flea-bitten, run-down, woebegone, debile
用法／搭配：核心義：worn and broken down by hard use。中文錨點：虛脫的；衰弱的。GRE tip: "decrepit" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a decrepit argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather decrepit; decrepit enough to... Sentence frame: Her decrepit ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「虛脫的；衰弱的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A decrepit bus...its seats held together with friction tape. （虛脫的；衰弱的）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800、重要詞
decrepitude
n. 衰老，破舊
英文釋義：the state of being old
相似詞：senescence
用法／搭配：resist decrepitude 對抗衰老
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the resist decrepitude. （衰老，破舊）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
decry
譴責抨擊
英文釋義：譴責抨擊
用法／搭配：考意錨點：譴責抨擊
Example · TTS
On the exam, decry most nearly means a sense of "譴責抨擊". （譴責抨擊）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
dedicate
奉獻；致力於
英文釋義：奉獻；致力於
用法／搭配：專節獻給負控制。
Example · TTS
Dedicate a section to negative controls. （奉獻；致力於）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
deduce
演繹；推論
英文釋義：演繹；推論
用法／搭配：由前提我們演繹出更窄的主張。
Example · TTS
From the premises we deduce a narrower claim. （演繹；推論）
詳細 · 紅寶書
deduct
演繹；推演
英文釋義：make a subtraction; retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
相似詞：subtract, withhold, recoup, deduce, infer, derive
相反詞：add
派生詞：deduction n., deductible adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make a subtraction。中文錨點：演繹；推演。GRE tip: treat "deduct" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to deduct sth; refuse / choose / begin to deduct; the deducting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to deduct ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「演繹；推演」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to deduct what they had once defended. （演繹；推演）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
deduction
推論；扣除
英文釋義：推論；扣除
用法／搭配：唯有前提成立，該推論才成立。
Example · TTS
The deduction follows only if the premise holds. （推論；扣除）
詳細 · 紅寶書
deface
損害外觀｜教學補註：mar or spoil the appearance of
英文釋義：mar or spoil the appearance of
相似詞：disfigure, blemish
派生詞：defacement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to mar or spoil the appearance of。中文錨點：損害外觀｜教學補註：mar or spoil the appearance of。GRE tip: treat "deface" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to deface sth; refuse / choose / begin to deface; the defacing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to deface ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「損害外觀｜教學補註：mar or spoil the appearance of」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Scars defaced her cheeks. （損害外觀）
詳細 · 複習詞
defacte
澄清｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：澄清｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "defacte" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the defacte of X; a sense / degree / lack of defacte; amid / despite defacte Sentence frame: The debate turns on the defacte of ______. （空格填入與「澄清｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of defacte is crucial to understanding the argument. （澄清）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
defamation
誹謗；污衊
英文釋義：a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions; an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
相似詞：calumny, calumniation, obloquy, traducement, aspersion, slander
派生詞：defame v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions。中文錨點：誹謗；污衊。GRE tip: "defamation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the defamation of X; a sense / degree / lack of defamation; amid / despite defamation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the defamation of ______. （空格填入與「誹謗；污衊」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a defamation in that debate. （誹謗；污衊）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
defame
誹謗；中傷
英文釋義：charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
相似詞：slander, smirch, asperse, denigrate, calumniate, smear
派生詞：defamatory adj., defamation n., defamer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to charge falsely or with malicious intent。中文錨點：誹謗；中傷。GRE tip: treat "defame" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to defame sth; refuse / choose / begin to defame; the defaming of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to defame ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「誹謗；中傷」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The journalists have defamed me! （誹謗；中傷）
詳細 · GRE3000
default
拖欠（債務）
英文釋義：loss due to not showing up; act of failing to meet a financial obligation
相似詞：nonpayment, nonremittal
相反詞：pay up, payment
派生詞：defaulter n.
用法／搭配：核心義：loss due to not showing up。中文錨點：拖欠（債務）。GRE tip: "default" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the default of X; a sense / degree / lack of default; amid / despite default Sentence frame: The debate turns on the default of ______. （空格填入與「拖欠（債務）」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He lost the game by default. （拖欠（債務））
詳細 · 紅寶書
defecate
澄清｜教學補註：have a bowel movement
英文釋義：have a bowel movement
相似詞：stool, shit, ca-ca, crap, make
相反詞：break, unmake
派生詞：defecation n., defecator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to have a bowel movement。中文錨點：澄清｜教學補註：have a bowel movement。GRE tip: treat "defecate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to defecate sth; refuse / choose / begin to defecate; the defecating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to defecate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「澄清｜教學補註：have a bowel movement」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to defecate what they had once defended. （澄清）
詳細 · 紅寶書
defect
缺點；不足
英文釋義：an imperfection in a bodily system; a failing or deficiency
相似詞：shortcoming, fault, flaw, blemish, mar, desert
相反詞：absolve, merit
派生詞：defection n., defector n.
用法／搭配：核心義：an imperfection in a bodily system。中文錨點：缺點；不足。GRE tip: "defect" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the defect of X; a sense / degree / lack of defect; amid / despite defect Sentence frame: The debate turns on the defect of ______. （空格填入與「缺點；不足」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
That interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information. （缺點；不足）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
defer
延期；順從
英文釋義：延期；順從
用法／搭配：複現到來前，我們延後下判斷。
Example · TTS
We defer judgment until replication arrives. （延期；順從）
詳細 · 救命800
deferential
adj. 恭敬的｜教學補註：show respect to someone
英文釋義：show respect to someone
相似詞：respectful
相反詞：disrespectful, arrogant
派生詞：deference n.
用法／搭配：deferential attitude 恭敬的態度
Example · TTS
Consider this case: deferential attitude. （恭敬的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
defiant
蔑視的；違抗的
英文釋義：boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
相似詞：noncompliant
相反詞：compliant
派生詞：defy v., defiance n.
用法／搭配：核心義：boldly resisting authority or an opposing force。中文錨點：蔑視的；違抗的。GRE tip: "defiant" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a defiant argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather defiant; defiant enough to... Sentence frame: Her defiant ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「蔑視的；違抗的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Brought up to be aggressive and defiant. （蔑視的；違抗的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
deficiency
缺乏
英文釋義：缺乏
用法／搭配：考意錨點：缺乏
Example · TTS
On the exam, deficiency most nearly means a sense of "缺乏". （缺乏）
詳細 · 紅寶書
defile
損傷；污染
英文釋義：a narrow pass (especially one between mountains); place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
相似詞：gorge, sully, corrupt, taint, cloud, tarnish
相反詞：incorrupt, straight, disinfect, clear up
派生詞：defilement n., defiler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)。中文錨點：損傷；污染。GRE tip: "defile" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the defile of X; a sense / degree / lack of defile; amid / despite defile Sentence frame: The debate turns on the defile of ______. （空格填入與「損傷；污染」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it. （損傷；污染）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
define
定義
英文釋義：定義
用法／搭配：啟動前定義成功標準。
Example · TTS
Define success criteria before launch. （定義）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
definitive
決定性的；權威的
英文釋義：決定性的；權威的
用法／搭配：沒有單一研究具決定性。
Example · TTS
No single study is definitive. （決定性的；權威的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
deflect
偏離｜教學補註：prevent the occurrence of
英文釋義：prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
相似詞：debar, forefend, forfend, obviate, avert, avoid
相反詞：necessitate, require, confront, validate
派生詞：deflexion n., deflection n., deflector n., deflective adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：to prevent the occurrence of。中文錨點：偏離｜教學補註：prevent the occurrence of。GRE tip: treat "deflect" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to deflect sth; refuse / choose / begin to deflect; the deflecting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to deflect ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「偏離｜教學補註：prevent the occurrence of」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He deflected his competitors. （偏離）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
defog
除霧
英文釋義：除霧
用法／搭配：考意錨點：除霧
Example · TTS
On the exam, defog most nearly means a sense of "除霧". （除霧）
詳細 · 紅寶書
defraud
欺騙｜教學補註：deprive of by deceit
英文釋義：deprive of by deceit
相似詞：victimize, swindle, rook, goldbrick, nobble, diddle
派生詞：defrauder n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to deprive of by deceit。中文錨點：欺騙｜教學補註：deprive of by deceit。GRE tip: treat "defraud" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to defraud sth; refuse / choose / begin to defraud; the defrauding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to defraud ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「欺騙｜教學補註：deprive of by deceit」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
She defrauded the customers who trusted her. （欺騙）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
defray
支付｜教學補註：bear the expenses of
英文釋義：bear the expenses of
派生詞：defrayment n., defrayal n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to bear the expenses of。中文錨點：支付｜教學補註：bear the expenses of。GRE tip: treat "defray" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to defray sth; refuse / choose / begin to defray; the defrayying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to defray ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「支付｜教學補註：bear the expenses of」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to defray what they had once defended. （支付）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
deft
adj. 靈巧的，熟練的
英文釋義：characterized by facility and skill
相似詞：adroit, dexterous, adept
相反詞：maladroit
派生詞：deftness n.
用法／搭配：deft fingers 靈活的手指
Example · TTS
Deft fingers massaged her face. （靈巧的，熟練的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
defunct
死亡的｜教學補註：no longer in force or use
英文釋義：no longer in force or use; inactive; having ceased to exist or live
派生詞：defunctness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：no longer in force or use。中文錨點：死亡的｜教學補註：no longer in force or use。GRE tip: "defunct" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a defunct argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather defunct; defunct enough to... Sentence frame: Her defunct ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「死亡的｜教學補註：no longer in force or use」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The will of a defunct aunt. （死亡的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
defuse
安慰；慰藉
英文釋義：remove the triggering device from
相反詞：fuse
派生詞：defusing n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to remove the triggering device from。中文錨點：安慰；慰藉。GRE tip: treat "defuse" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to defuse sth; refuse / choose / begin to defuse; the defusing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to defuse ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「安慰；慰藉」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to defuse what they had once defended. （安慰；慰藉）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
defy
v.蔑視，無視
英文釋義：to confront with power of resistance
相似詞：disregard
相反詞：lend oneself
派生詞：defiant adj., defiance n.
形近詞：confer 商議 ｜ defer 順從 ｜ deter 阻止制止威懾 ｜ defy 不服從，蔑視
用法／搭配：defy public opinion 無視民意
Example · TTS
The politician defied public opinion. （蔑視，無視）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
degrade
降級；貶低；降解
英文釋義：降級；貶低；降解
用法／搭配：噪音會降低訊號品質。
Example · TTS
Noise can degrade signal quality. （降級；貶低；降解）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
deify
adj. 崇拜，把……奉爲神明
英文釋義：be greatly valued
相似詞：dignify, canonize, venerate
相反詞：despise, scorn
派生詞：deification n., deity n.
用法／搭配：Kris was virtually deified by female fans. 凡凡實際上被女粉神化了。
Example · TTS
These young men deify financial success. （崇拜，把……奉爲神明）
詳細 · 紅寶書
deign
屈尊｜教學補註：do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
英文釋義：do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
相似詞：condescend, descend
相反詞：ascend, rise
形近詞：deign 屈尊 ｜ condign 嚴厲但適當的 = meet
用法／搭配：核心義：to do something that one considers to be below one's dignity。中文錨點：屈尊｜教學補註：do something that one considers to be below one's dignity。GRE tip: treat "deign" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to deign sth; refuse / choose / begin to deign; the deigning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to deign ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「屈尊｜教學補註：do something that one considers to be below one's dignity」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to deign what they had once defended. （屈尊）
詳細 · GRE3000
deject
使沮喪｜教學補註：lower someone's spirits
英文釋義：lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
相似詞：depress, dismay, dispirit, demoralize, demoralise
相反詞：elate
派生詞：dejection n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to lower someone's spirits。中文錨點：使沮喪｜教學補註：lower someone's spirits。GRE tip: treat "deject" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to deject sth; refuse / choose / begin to deject; the dejecting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to deject ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「使沮喪｜教學補註：lower someone's spirits」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to deject what they had once defended. （使沮喪）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
dejected
沮喪的；灰心的
英文釋義：lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; affected or marked by low spirits
相似詞：depress, deject, dismay, dispirit, demoralize, demoralise
相反詞：elate, elated
用法／搭配：核心義：to lower someone's spirits。中文錨點：沮喪的；灰心的。GRE tip: treat "dejected" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dejected sth; refuse / choose / begin to dejected; the dejectedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dejected ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「沮喪的；灰心的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Is dejected but trying to look cheerful. （沮喪的；灰心的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
delectation
愉快；款待
英文釋義：a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction; act of receiving pleasure from something
相似詞：delight, enjoyment
相反詞：disenchant, displease
用法／搭配：核心義：a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction。中文錨點：愉快；款待。GRE tip: "delectation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the delectation of X; a sense / degree / lack of delectation; amid / despite delectation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the delectation of ______. （空格填入與「愉快；款待」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of delectation is crucial to understanding the argument. （愉快；款待）
詳細 · 紅寶書
deleterious
有害的｜教學補註：harmful to living things
英文釋義：harmful to living things
相似詞：hurtful, injurious
相反詞：beneficial, salutary
用法／搭配：核心義：harmful to living things。中文錨點：有害的｜教學補註：harmful to living things。GRE tip: "deleterious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a deleterious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather deleterious; deleterious enough to... Sentence frame: Her deleterious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「有害的｜教學補註：harmful to living things」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Deleterious chemical additives. （有害的）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800
deliberate
adj./v. 深思熟慮的
英文釋義：decide on as a result of careful thought
相似詞：ponderable, measured, thoughtful
相反詞：imponderable, heedless, thoughtless
派生詞：deliberation n., deliberative adj., deliberateness n.
用法／搭配：a deliberate decision 一個深思熟慮的決定
Example · TTS
With all deliberate speed. （深思熟慮的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
delimit
劃界｜教學補註：determine the essential quality of
英文釋義：determine the essential quality of; be opposite to; of angles and sides, in geometry
相似詞：specify, define, delineate, delimitate, subtend, demarcate
相反詞：generalize, undelineated
派生詞：delimitation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to determine the essential quality of。中文錨點：劃界｜教學補註：determine the essential quality of。GRE tip: treat "delimit" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to delimit sth; refuse / choose / begin to delimit; the delimitting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to delimit ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「劃界｜教學補註：determine the essential quality of」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to delimit what they had once defended. （劃界）
詳細 · 救命800
delineate
v. 描寫，描繪
英文釋義：to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
相似詞：depict, portray
相反詞：undelineated
派生詞：delineative adj., delineation n.
用法／搭配：he delineated the country plan with great care 他精心描述了該國規劃
Example · TTS
They had to he delineated the country plan with great care. （描寫，描繪）
詳細 · 紅寶書
delinquent
有過失的｜教學補註：a young offender
英文釋義：a young offender; guilty of a misdeed
相似詞：derelict, neglectful, remiss, overdue
派生詞：delinquency n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a young offender。中文錨點：有過失的｜教學補註：a young offender。GRE tip: "delinquent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the delinquent of X; a sense / degree / lack of delinquent; amid / despite delinquent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the delinquent of ______. （空格填入與「有過失的｜教學補註：a young offender」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Derelict (or delinquent) in his duty. （有過失的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
delirium
精神錯亂｜教學補註：state of violent mental agitation
英文釋義：state of violent mental agitation; a usually brief state of excitement and mental confusion often accompanied by hallucinations
相似詞：craze, frenzy, fury, hysteria
派生詞：delirious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：state of violent mental agitation。中文錨點：精神錯亂｜教學補註：state of violent mental agitation。GRE tip: "delirium" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the delirium of X; a sense / degree / lack of delirium; amid / despite delirium Sentence frame: The debate turns on the delirium of ______. （空格填入與「精神錯亂｜教學補註：state of violent mental agitation」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of delirium is crucial to understanding the argument. （精神錯亂）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
deliverance
解救；解脫
英文釋義：解救；解脫
用法／搭配：勘誤在多年懷疑後像解脫。
Example · TTS
Correction can feel like deliverance after years of doubt. （解救；解脫）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
delude
欺騙｜教學補註：be false to
英文釋義：be false to; be dishonest with
相似詞：deceive, cozen
相反詞：undeceive
派生詞：delusive adj., delusory adj., delusion n.
形近詞：delude 欺騙 ｜ deluge 氾濫壓倒 ｜ divulge 泄露透露 ｜ bulge v.充滿，鼓起
用法／搭配：核心義：to be false to。中文錨點：欺騙｜教學補註：be false to。GRE tip: treat "delude" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to delude sth; refuse / choose / begin to delude; the deluding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to delude ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「欺騙｜教學補註：be false to」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to delude what they had once defended. （欺騙）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
deluge
大洪水｜教學補註：an overwhelming number or amount
英文釋義：an overwhelming number or amount; a heavy rain
相似詞：flood, inundation, torrent, downpour, cloudburst, waterspout
相反詞：ebbtide
形近詞：delude 欺騙 ｜ deluge 氾濫壓倒 ｜ divulge 泄露透露 ｜ bulge v.充滿，鼓起
用法／搭配：核心義：an overwhelming number or amount。中文錨點：大洪水｜教學補註：an overwhelming number or amount。GRE tip: "deluge" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the deluge of X; a sense / degree / lack of deluge; amid / despite deluge Sentence frame: The debate turns on the deluge of ______. （空格填入與「大洪水｜教學補註：an overwhelming number or amount」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of deluge is crucial to understanding the argument. （大洪水）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
delusion
錯覺｜教學補註：(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the ...
英文釋義：(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary; a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
相似詞：hallucination, illusion
派生詞：delusional adj., delude v.
形近詞：delusion ｜ antediluvian 古老的
用法／搭配：核心義：(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary。中文錨點：錯覺｜教學補註：(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the。GRE tip: "delusion" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the delusion of X; a sense / degree / lack of delusion; amid / despite delusion Sentence frame: The debate turns on the delusion of ______. （空格填入與「錯覺｜教學補註：(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He has delusions of competence. （錯覺）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
deluxe
豪華的｜教學補註：rich and superior in quality
英文釋義：rich and superior in quality; elegant and sumptuous
相似詞：gilded, grand, luxurious, opulent, princely, sumptuous
用法／搭配：核心義：rich and superior in quality。中文錨點：豪華的｜教學補註：rich and superior in quality。GRE tip: "deluxe" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a deluxe argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather deluxe; deluxe enough to... Sentence frame: Her deluxe ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「豪華的｜教學補註：rich and superior in quality」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A deluxe car. （豪華的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
delve
鑽研｜教學補註：turn up, loosen, or remove earth
英文釋義：turn up, loosen, or remove earth
相似詞：dig
用法／搭配：核心義：to turn up, loosen, or remove earth。中文錨點：鑽研｜教學補註：turn up, loosen, or remove earth。GRE tip: treat "delve" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to delve sth; refuse / choose / begin to delve; the delving of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to delve ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「鑽研｜教學補註：turn up, loosen, or remove earth」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to delve what they had once defended. （鑽研）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
demagogue
蠱惑民心的政客
英文釋義：a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices
相似詞：demagog, rabble-rouser
用法／搭配：核心義：a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices。中文錨點：蠱惑民心的政客。GRE tip: "demagogue" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the demagogue of X; a sense / degree / lack of demagogue; amid / despite demagogue Sentence frame: The debate turns on the demagogue of ______. （空格填入與「蠱惑民心的政客」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of demagogue is crucial to understanding the argument. （蠱惑民心的政客）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
demarcate
劃定界限；分界
英文釋義：separate clearly, as if by boundaries; set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something
相似詞：delimit, delimitate
派生詞：demarcation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to separate clearly, as if by boundaries。中文錨點：劃定界限；分界。GRE tip: treat "demarcate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to demarcate sth; refuse / choose / begin to demarcate; the demarcating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to demarcate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「劃定界限；分界」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to demarcate what they had once defended. （劃定界限；分界）
詳細 · 填空1300
demarcation
分界｜教學補註：the boundary of a specific area
英文釋義：the boundary of a specific area; a conceptual separation or distinction
相似詞：limit, line, contrast
派生詞：demarcate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the boundary of a specific area。中文錨點：分界｜教學補註：the boundary of a specific area。GRE tip: "demarcation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the demarcation of X; a sense / degree / lack of demarcation; amid / despite demarcation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the demarcation of ______. （空格填入與「分界｜教學補註：the boundary of a specific area」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of demarcation is crucial to understanding the argument. （分界）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
demean
自貶身份｜教學補註：reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
英文釋義：reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
相似詞：degrade, disgrace
相反詞：aggrade, honor
形近詞：demean 降低身份 ｜ demeanor 行爲舉止風度 = comportment ｜ meander 蜿蜒而行
用法／搭配：核心義：to reduce in worth or character, usually verbally。中文錨點：自貶身份｜教學補註：reduce in worth or character, usually verbally。GRE tip: treat "demean" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to demean sth; refuse / choose / begin to demean; the demeaning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to demean ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「自貶身份｜教學補註：reduce in worth or character, usually verbally」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
After midnight, the noise began to demean. （自貶身份）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
demeanor
風度；行爲舉止
英文釋義：(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
相似詞：demeanour, behavior, behaviour, conduct, deportment
形近詞：demean 降低身份 ｜ demeanor 行爲舉止風度 = comportment ｜ meander 蜿蜒而行
用法／搭配：核心義：(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people。中文錨點：風度；行爲舉止。GRE tip: "demeanor" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the demeanor of X; a sense / degree / lack of demeanor; amid / despite demeanor Sentence frame: The debate turns on the demeanor of ______. （空格填入與「風度；行爲舉止」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a demeanor in that debate. （風度；行爲舉止）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
demented
瘋狂的｜教學補註：affected with madness or insanity
英文釋義：affected with madness or insanity
相似詞：brainsick, crazy, disturbed, mad, sick, unbalanced
相反詞：keep down, well, balance, balanced
派生詞：dementedness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：affected with madness or insanity。中文錨點：瘋狂的｜教學補註：affected with madness or insanity。GRE tip: "demented" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a demented argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather demented; demented enough to... Sentence frame: Her demented ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「瘋狂的｜教學補註：affected with madness or insanity」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her demented approach to the evidence. （瘋狂的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
demerge
分拆
英文釋義：分拆
用法／搭配：檢驗前先拆開糾纏假說。
Example · TTS
Demerge entangled hypotheses before testing. （分拆）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
democracy
民主
英文釋義：民主
用法／搭配：實驗室民主：資淺可否決不安全偷看。
Example · TTS
Lab democracy: juniors can veto unsafe peeks. （民主）
詳細 · 紅寶書
demolish
破壞｜教學補註：destroy completely
英文釋義：destroy completely; humiliate or depress completely
相似詞：pulverize, pulverise, crush, smash, destroy
派生詞：demolition n., demolishing n.
形近詞：admonish 警告責備 ｜ demolish 徹底摧毀 ｜ abolish 廢除廢止 ｜ abominate 憎惡
用法／搭配：核心義：to destroy completely。中文錨點：破壞｜教學補註：destroy completely。GRE tip: treat "demolish" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to demolish sth; refuse / choose / begin to demolish; the demolishing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to demolish ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「破壞｜教學補註：destroy completely」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The wrecking ball demolished the building. （破壞）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
demolition
損害；破壞
英文釋義：an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something; the act of demolishing
相似詞：destruction, wipeout
派生詞：demolish v.
用法／搭配：核心義：an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something。中文錨點：損害；破壞。GRE tip: "demolition" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the demolition of X; a sense / degree / lack of demolition; amid / despite demolition Sentence frame: The debate turns on the demolition of ______. （空格填入與「損害；破壞」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of demolition is crucial to understanding the argument. （損害；破壞）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
demur
v. 表示異議，反對
英文釋義：to voice opposition
相似詞：protest, remonstrate, dissent
相反詞：accept, agree, acquiesce, concur, assent
派生詞：demurrer n., demurral n.
用法／搭配：demur at the suggestion 反對提議
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to demur at the suggestion. （表示異議，反對）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
demure
端莊的｜教學補註：affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
英文釋義：affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
相似詞：coy, overmodest
派生詞：demureness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way。中文錨點：端莊的｜教學補註：affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way。GRE tip: "demure" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a demure argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather demure; demure enough to... Sentence frame: Her demure ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「端莊的｜教學補註：affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her demure approach to the evidence. （端莊的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
den
窩｜教學補註：the habitation of wild animals
英文釋義：the habitation of wild animals; a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws
相似詞：lair, hideout, hideaway
用法／搭配：核心義：the habitation of wild animals。中文錨點：窩｜教學補註：the habitation of wild animals。GRE tip: "den" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the den of X; a sense / degree / lack of den; amid / despite den Sentence frame: The debate turns on the den of ______. （空格填入與「窩｜教學補註：the habitation of wild animals」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of den is crucial to understanding the argument. （窩）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
denigrate
污衊；詆譭
英文釋義：cause to seem less serious; play down; charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
相似詞：minimize, belittle, derogate, defame, slander, smirch
相反詞：maximise, maximize, overstate, flatter
派生詞：denigrative adj., denigration n., denigratory adj.
形近詞：relegate 授權委託 降級 ｜ delegate 代表任命委派 ｜ denigrate 詆譭誹謗 ｜ mandate 命令授權
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to seem less serious。中文錨點：污衊；詆譭。GRE tip: treat "denigrate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to denigrate sth; refuse / choose / begin to denigrate; the denigrating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to denigrate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「污衊；詆譭」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
After midnight, the noise began to denigrate. （污衊；詆譭）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
denouement
結局收場
英文釋義：結局收場
用法／搭配：考意錨點：結局收場
Example · TTS
On the exam, denouement most nearly means a sense of "結局收場". （結局收場）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
dense
adj. 難以理解的
英文釋義：difficult to understand
相似詞：abstruse, elusive, esoteric, inaccessible, arcane
相反詞：obvious, accessible, commonplace, exoteric
派生詞：density n., denseness n.
用法／搭配：a dense piece of writing 難懂的文章
Example · TTS
So dense he never understands anything I say to him. （難以理解的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
denture
假牙｜教學補註：a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth
英文釋義：a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth
相似詞：plate
派生詞：denturist n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth。中文錨點：假牙｜教學補註：a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth。GRE tip: "denture" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the denture of X; a sense / degree / lack of denture; amid / despite denture Sentence frame: The debate turns on the denture of ______. （空格填入與「假牙｜教學補註：a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of denture is crucial to understanding the argument. （假牙）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
denude
脫去｜教學補註：lay bare
英文釋義：lay bare
相似詞：bare, denudate, strip
相反詞：covered, sheathed, dress
派生詞：denudation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to lay bare。中文錨點：脫去｜教學補註：lay bare。GRE tip: treat "denude" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to denude sth; refuse / choose / begin to denude; the denuding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to denude ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「脫去｜教學補註：lay bare」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Denude a forest. （脫去）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
denunciation
譴責；斥責
英文釋義：a public act of denouncing
相似詞：denouncement
用法／搭配：核心義：a public act of denouncing。中文錨點：譴責；斥責。GRE tip: "denunciation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the denunciation of X; a sense / degree / lack of denunciation; amid / despite denunciation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the denunciation of ______. （空格填入與「譴責；斥責」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of denunciation is crucial to understanding the argument. （譴責；斥責）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
depend
依賴
英文釋義：依賴
用法／搭配：估計依賴排除限制。
Example · TTS
Estimates depend on the exclusion restriction. （依賴）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dependable
可靠的｜教學補註：worthy of reliance or trust
英文釋義：worthy of reliance or trust; worthy of being depended on
相似詞：reliable, honest, true, rock-steady, steady-going, good
相反詞：undependable, unreliable
派生詞：dependableness n., dependability n.
用法／搭配：核心義：worthy of reliance or trust。中文錨點：可靠的｜教學補註：worthy of reliance or trust。GRE tip: "dependable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a dependable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather dependable; dependable enough to... Sentence frame: Her dependable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「可靠的｜教學補註：worthy of reliance or trust」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Dependable in one's habits. （可靠的）
詳細 · 救命800
deplete
v. 耗盡｜教學補註：reduce by a large amount
英文釋義：reduce by a large amount
相似詞：exhaust, drain
相反詞：replenish, augment
派生詞：depletion n.耗盡
用法／搭配：food supplies were severely depleted 食物供給嚴重不足
Example · TTS
They had to food supplies were severely depleted. （耗盡）
詳細 · GRE3000
deplorable
令人震驚的；可鄙的
英文釋義：bad; unfortunate; of very poor quality or condition
相似詞：distressing, lamentable, pitiful, sad, sorry, execrable
相反詞：glad, unregretful
用法／搭配：核心義：bad。中文錨點：令人震驚的；可鄙的。GRE tip: "deplorable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a deplorable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather deplorable; deplorable enough to... Sentence frame: Her deplorable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「令人震驚的；可鄙的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Deplorable housing conditions in the inner city. （令人震驚的；可鄙的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
deplore
哀悼；譴責
英文釋義：express strong disapproval of; regret strongly
相似詞：lament, bewail, bemoan
相反詞：celebrate, rejoice
用法／搭配：核心義：to express strong disapproval of。中文錨點：哀悼；譴責。GRE tip: treat "deplore" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to deplore sth; refuse / choose / begin to deplore; the deploring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to deplore ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「哀悼；譴責」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
We deplore the government's treatment of political prisoners. （哀悼；譴責）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
depopulate
使人口減少
英文釋義：使人口減少
用法／搭配：擬合前清空垃圾變數。
Example · TTS
Depopulate junk variables before fitting. （使人口減少）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
deport
驅逐出境
英文釋義：驅逐出境
用法／搭配：『驅逐極端值』可能掩蓋選擇偏差。
Example · TTS
The metaphor of deporting outliers can hide selection bias. （驅逐出境）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
depose
發誓;罷黜；擺放
英文釋義：force to leave (an office); make a deposition; declare under oath
相似詞：swear, depone
相反詞：distrust, mistrust
派生詞：deposition n., deposer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to force to leave (an office)。中文錨點：發誓;罷黜；擺放。GRE tip: treat "depose" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to depose sth; refuse / choose / begin to depose; the deposing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to depose ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「發誓;罷黜；擺放」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to depose what they had once defended. （發誓;罷黜；擺放）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
deposit
存放；訂金
英文釋義：存放；訂金
用法／搭配：原始檔存進可信儲庫。
Example · TTS
Deposit raw files in a trusted repository. （存放；訂金）
詳細 · 複習詞
deprave
墮落｜教學補註：corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
英文釋義：corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
相似詞：corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch
相反詞：incorrupt, straight, elate
派生詞：depravation n., depravity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality。中文錨點：墮落｜教學補註：corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality。GRE tip: treat "deprave" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to deprave sth; refuse / choose / begin to deprave; the depraving of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to deprave ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「墮落｜教學補註：corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to deprave what they had once defended. （墮落）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
depraved
墮落的｜教學補註：corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
英文釋義：corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
相似詞：corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch
相反詞：incorrupt, straight, elate
派生詞：depravity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality。中文錨點：墮落的｜教學補註：corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality。GRE tip: treat "depraved" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to depraved sth; refuse / choose / begin to depraved; the depravedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to depraved ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「墮落的｜教學補註：corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Depraved criminals. （墮落的）
詳細 · GRE3000
depravity
道德敗壞｜教學補註：moral perversion
英文釋義：moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles; a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
相似詞：corruption, degeneracy, depravation, putrefaction, turpitude
相反詞：incorruptness
派生詞：depraved adj., deprave v.
用法／搭配：核心義：moral perversion。中文錨點：道德敗壞｜教學補註：moral perversion。GRE tip: "depravity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the depravity of X; a sense / degree / lack of depravity; amid / despite depravity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the depravity of ______. （空格填入與「道德敗壞｜教學補註：moral perversion」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Its brothels, its opium parlors, its depravity. （道德敗壞）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800、紅寶書
deprecate
v. 貶低｜教學補註：to express scornfully one’s low opinion of
英文釋義：to express scornfully one’s low opinion of
相似詞：belittle, detract, disparage
相反詞：flatter, praise, commend
派生詞：deprecatory adj.貶低的
用法／搭配：deprecate your own worth 貶低你自己的價值
Example · TTS
The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts. （貶低）
詳細 · 填空1300
deprecatory
反對的｜教學補註：tending to diminish or disparage
英文釋義：tending to diminish or disparage
相似詞：belittling, deprecating, deprecative, depreciative, depreciatory, slighting
相反詞：flatter
派生詞：deprecate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：tending to diminish or disparage。中文錨點：反對的｜教學補註：tending to diminish or disparage。GRE tip: "deprecatory" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a deprecatory argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather deprecatory; deprecatory enough to... Sentence frame: Her deprecatory ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「反對的｜教學補註：tending to diminish or disparage」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Deprecatory remarks about the book. （反對的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
depredation
破壞；掠奪
英文釋義：an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding; (usually plural) a destructive action
相似詞：predation, ravage
用法／搭配：核心義：an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding。中文錨點：破壞；掠奪。GRE tip: "depredation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the depredation of X; a sense / degree / lack of depredation; amid / despite depredation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the depredation of ______. （空格填入與「破壞；掠奪」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The depredations of age and disease. （破壞；掠奪）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
deprivation
匱乏｜教學補註：a state of extreme poverty
英文釋義：a state of extreme poverty; the disadvantage that results from losing something
相似詞：privation, want, neediness, loss
相反詞：gain
派生詞：deprive v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a state of extreme poverty。中文錨點：匱乏｜教學補註：a state of extreme poverty。GRE tip: "deprivation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the deprivation of X; a sense / degree / lack of deprivation; amid / despite deprivation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the deprivation of ______. （空格填入與「匱乏｜教學補註：a state of extreme poverty」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Losing him is no great deprivation. （匱乏）
詳細 · 紅寶書
deprive
剝奪｜教學補註：take away possessions from someone
英文釋義：take away possessions from someone; keep from having, keeping, or obtaining
相似詞：strip, divest, impoverish
相反詞：enrich
派生詞：deprivation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to take away possessions from someone。中文錨點：剝奪｜教學補註：take away possessions from someone。GRE tip: treat "deprive" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to deprive sth; refuse / choose / begin to deprive; the depriving of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to deprive ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「剝奪｜教學補註：take away possessions from someone」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to deprive what they had once defended. （剝奪）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
depute
代表；代理
英文釋義：transfer power to someone; appoint as a substitute
相似詞：delegate, deputize, deputise, designate, assign
派生詞：deputation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to transfer power to someone。中文錨點：代表；代理。GRE tip: treat "depute" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to depute sth; refuse / choose / begin to depute; the deputing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to depute ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「代表；代理」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to depute what they had once defended. （代表；代理）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
deputize
代理；代表
英文釋義：act as a substitute; appoint as a substitute
相似詞：substitute, deputise, depute
派生詞：deputy n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to act as a substitute。中文錨點：代理；代表。GRE tip: treat "deputize" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to deputize sth; refuse / choose / begin to deputize; the deputizing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to deputize ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「代理；代表」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to deputize what they had once defended. （代理；代表）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
deputy
代理人｜教學補註：someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
英文釋義：someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies; an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
相似詞：lieutenant, surrogate
派生詞：deputise v., deputize v.
用法／搭配：核心義：someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies。中文錨點：代理人｜教學補註：someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies。GRE tip: "deputy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the deputy of X; a sense / degree / lack of deputy; amid / despite deputy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the deputy of ______. （空格填入與「代理人｜教學補註：someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a deputy in that debate. （代理人）
詳細 · 紅寶書
deracination
根除｜教學補註：to move something from its natural environment
英文釋義：to move something from its natural environment; the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence
相似詞：displacement, extirpation, excision
派生詞：deracinate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：to move something from its natural environment。中文錨點：根除｜教學補註：to move something from its natural environment。GRE tip: "deracination" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the deracination of X; a sense / degree / lack of deracination; amid / despite deracination Sentence frame: The debate turns on the deracination of ______. （空格填入與「根除｜教學補註：to move something from its natural environment」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of deracination is crucial to understanding the argument. （根除）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
derelict
adj. 翫忽職守的, 不認真的
英文釋義：lacking a sense of duty
相似詞：negligent, lax, remiss
相反詞：careful, diligent, tense
用法／搭配：derelict in his duty to his country 未能履行對國家的職責
Example · TTS
Derelict (or delinquent) in his duty. （翫忽職守的, 不認真的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
dereliction
翫忽職守；拋棄
英文釋義：a tendency to be negligent and uncaring; willful negligence
相似詞：delinquency
用法／搭配：核心義：a tendency to be negligent and uncaring。中文錨點：翫忽職守；拋棄。GRE tip: "dereliction" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the dereliction of X; a sense / degree / lack of dereliction; amid / despite dereliction Sentence frame: The debate turns on the dereliction of ______. （空格填入與「翫忽職守；拋棄」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
His derelictions were not really intended as crimes. （翫忽職守；拋棄）
詳細 · GRE3000
deride
嘲笑｜教學補註：treat or speak of with contempt
英文釋義：treat or speak of with contempt
相反詞：praise, respect
派生詞：derisory adj., derisive adj., derision n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to treat or speak of with contempt。中文錨點：嘲笑｜教學補註：treat or speak of with contempt。GRE tip: treat "deride" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to deride sth; refuse / choose / begin to deride; the deriding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to deride ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「嘲笑｜教學補註：treat or speak of with contempt」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He derided his student's attempt to solve the biggest problem in mathematics. （嘲笑）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
derision
嘲弄；笑柄
英文釋義：嘲弄；笑柄
用法／搭配：公開嘲弄不是同儕審查。
Example · TTS
Public derision is not peer review. （嘲弄；笑柄）
詳細 · 填空1300
derison
嘲笑｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：嘲笑｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "derison" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the derison of X; a sense / degree / lack of derison; amid / despite derison Sentence frame: The debate turns on the derison of ______. （空格填入與「嘲笑｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of derison is crucial to understanding the argument. （嘲笑）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
derivation
起源；推導
英文釋義：the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues); (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
相似詞：deriving, etymologizing, ancestry, lineage, filiation
派生詞：derive v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)。中文錨點：起源；推導。GRE tip: "derivation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the derivation of X; a sense / degree / lack of derivation; amid / despite derivation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the derivation of ______. （空格填入與「起源；推導」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
`singer' from `sing' or `undo' from `do' are examples of derivations. （起源；推導）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
derogate
貶低；貶損
英文釋義：cause to seem less serious; play down
相似詞：minimize, belittle, denigrate
相反詞：maximise, maximize, overstate, flatter
派生詞：derogative adj., derogatory adj., derogation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to seem less serious。中文錨點：貶低；貶損。GRE tip: treat "derogate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to derogate sth; refuse / choose / begin to derogate; the derogating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to derogate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「貶低；貶損」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
After midnight, the noise began to derogate. （貶低；貶損）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
derogatory
貶低的；不敬的
英文釋義：expressive of low opinion
相似詞：derogative, disparaging
相反詞：flatter
派生詞：derogate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：expressive of low opinion。中文錨點：貶低的；不敬的。GRE tip: "derogatory" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a derogatory argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather derogatory; derogatory enough to... Sentence frame: Her derogatory ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「貶低的；不敬的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Derogatory comments. （貶低的；不敬的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
descend
下降；落入
英文釋義：下降；落入
用法／搭配：辯論墮落到人身攻擊。
Example · TTS
The debate descended into personal attacks. （下降；落入）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
describe
描述
英文釋義：描述
用法／搭配：結果前先描述抽樣架構。
Example · TTS
Describe the sampling frame before results. （描述）
詳細 · 紅寶書
descry
看見；察覺
英文釋義：catch sight of
相似詞：spot, espy, spy
用法／搭配：核心義：to catch sight of。中文錨點：看見；察覺。GRE tip: treat "descry" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to descry sth; refuse / choose / begin to descry; the descrying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to descry ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「看見；察覺」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to descry what they had once defended. （看見；察覺）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
desecrate
玷污；褻瀆
英文釋義：violate the sacred character of a place or language; remove the consecration from a person or an object
相似詞：profane, outrage, violate, unhallow, deconsecrate
相反詞：consecrate
派生詞：desecration n.
形近詞：desecrate 褻瀆玷污 ｜ excoriate 責罵
用法／搭配：核心義：to violate the sacred character of a place or language。中文錨點：玷污；褻瀆。GRE tip: treat "desecrate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to desecrate sth; refuse / choose / begin to desecrate; the desecrating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to desecrate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「玷污；褻瀆」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Desecrate a cemetery. （玷污；褻瀆）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
desensitize
使不敏感
英文釋義：使不敏感
用法／搭配：反覆危機使觀眾對風險不敏感。
Example · TTS
Repeated crises can desensitize audiences to risk. （使不敏感）
詳細 · 紅寶書
desert
拋棄｜教學補註：arid land with little or no vegetation
英文釋義：arid land with little or no vegetation; leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
相似詞：abandon, forsake, desolate, defect
派生詞：desertion n., deserter n.
用法／搭配：核心義：arid land with little or no vegetation。中文錨點：拋棄｜教學補註：arid land with little or no vegetation。GRE tip: "desert" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the desert of X; a sense / degree / lack of desert; amid / despite desert Sentence frame: The debate turns on the desert of ______. （空格填入與「拋棄｜教學補註：arid land with little or no vegetation」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The students deserted the campus after the end of exam period. （拋棄）
詳細 · 紅寶書
desiccate
脫水；乾燥
英文釋義：preserve by removing all water and liquids from; remove water from
相似詞：dehydrate, exsiccate, arid, desiccated
相反詞：moisten, hydrate
派生詞：desiccation n., desiccant n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to preserve by removing all water and liquids from。中文錨點：脫水；乾燥。GRE tip: treat "desiccate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to desiccate sth; refuse / choose / begin to desiccate; the desiccating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to desiccate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「脫水；乾燥」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
A prissy and emotionless creature...settles into a mold of desiccated snobbery. （脫水；乾燥）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
desideratum
迫切需要之物
英文釋義：something desired as a necessity
用法／搭配：核心義：something desired as a necessity。中文錨點：迫切需要之物。GRE tip: "desideratum" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the desideratum of X; a sense / degree / lack of desideratum; amid / despite desideratum Sentence frame: The debate turns on the desideratum of ______. （空格填入與「迫切需要之物」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of desideratum is crucial to understanding the argument. （迫切需要之物）
詳細 · 紅寶書
desist
停止；斷念
英文釋義：choose not to consume
相似詞：abstain, refrain
相反詞：consume
用法／搭配：核心義：to choose not to consume。中文錨點：停止；斷念。GRE tip: treat "desist" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to desist sth; refuse / choose / begin to desist; the desisting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to desist ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「停止；斷念」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to desist what they had once defended. （停止；斷念）
詳細 · 紅寶書
desolate
荒涼的｜教學補註：leave someone who needs or counts on you
英文釋義：leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch; reduce in population
相似詞：abandon, forsake, desert, depopulate, waste, devastate
相反詞：conserve
派生詞：desolation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to leave someone who needs or counts on you。中文錨點：荒涼的｜教學補註：leave someone who needs or counts on you。GRE tip: treat "desolate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to desolate sth; refuse / choose / begin to desolate; the desolating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to desolate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「荒涼的｜教學補註：leave someone who needs or counts on you」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The desolate surface of the moon. （荒涼的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
despicable
可鄙的；下流的
英文釋義：morally reprehensible
相似詞：ugly, vile, slimy, unworthy, worthless, wretched
相反詞：beautiful, worthy, valuable
派生詞：despicableness n., despicability n.
用法／搭配：核心義：morally reprehensible。中文錨點：可鄙的；下流的。GRE tip: "despicable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a despicable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather despicable; despicable enough to... Sentence frame: Her despicable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「可鄙的；下流的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Would do something as despicable as murder. （可鄙的；下流的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
despise
鄙視｜教學補註：look down on with disdain
英文釋義：look down on with disdain
相似詞：contemn, scorn, disdain
派生詞：despising n., despisal n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to look down on with disdain。中文錨點：鄙視｜教學補註：look down on with disdain。GRE tip: treat "despise" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to despise sth; refuse / choose / begin to despise; the despising of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to despise ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「鄙視｜教學補註：look down on with disdain」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to despise what they had once defended. （鄙視）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
despoil
掠奪；搶奪
英文釋義：steal goods; take as spoils; destroy and strip of its possession
相似詞：plunder, loot, reave, strip, rifle, ransack
相反詞：dress
派生詞：despoilment n., despoliation n., despoiler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to steal goods。中文錨點：掠奪；搶奪。GRE tip: treat "despoil" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to despoil sth; refuse / choose / begin to despoil; the despoiling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to despoil ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「掠奪；搶奪」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to despoil what they had once defended. （掠奪；搶奪）
詳細 · 紅寶書
despondent
低迷的｜教學補註：without or almost without hope
英文釋義：without or almost without hope
相似詞：heartsick
派生詞：despondency n., despondence n., despond v.
用法／搭配：核心義：without or almost without hope。中文錨點：低迷的｜教學補註：without or almost without hope。GRE tip: "despondent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a despondent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather despondent; despondent enough to... Sentence frame: Her despondent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「低迷的｜教學補註：without or almost without hope」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Despondent about his failure. （低迷的）
詳細 · 填空1300、紅寶書
despotic
暴虐的｜教學補註：belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
英文釋義：belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot; ruled by or characteristic of a despot
相似詞：despotical, authoritarian, autocratic, dictatorial, tyrannic, tyrannical
派生詞：despot n.
用法／搭配：核心義：belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot。中文錨點：暴虐的｜教學補註：belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot。GRE tip: "despotic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a despotic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather despotic; despotic enough to... Sentence frame: Her despotic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「暴虐的｜教學補註：belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
His administration was arrogant and despotic. （暴虐的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
despotism
專制主義｜教學補註：dominance through threat of punishment and violence
英文釋義：dominance through threat of punishment and violence; a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
相似詞：absolutism, tyranny, dictatorship, authoritarianism, Caesarism, monocracy
用法／搭配：核心義：dominance through threat of punishment and violence。中文錨點：專制主義｜教學補註：dominance through threat of punishment and violence。GRE tip: "despotism" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the despotism of X; a sense / degree / lack of despotism; amid / despite despotism Sentence frame: The debate turns on the despotism of ______. （空格填入與「專制主義｜教學補註：dominance through threat of punishment and violence」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of despotism is crucial to understanding the argument. （專制主義）
詳細 · 紅寶書
destitude
窮困的；缺乏的
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：窮困的；缺乏的。GRE tip: "destitude" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the destitude of X; a sense / degree / lack of destitude; amid / despite destitude Sentence frame: The debate turns on the destitude of ______. （空格填入與「窮困的；缺乏的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of destitude is crucial to understanding the argument. （窮困的；缺乏的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
destitution
貧窮｜教學補註：a state without friends or money or prospects
英文釋義：a state without friends or money or prospects
用法／搭配：核心義：a state without friends or money or prospects。中文錨點：貧窮｜教學補註：a state without friends or money or prospects。GRE tip: "destitution" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the destitution of X; a sense / degree / lack of destitution; amid / despite destitution Sentence frame: The debate turns on the destitution of ______. （空格填入與「貧窮｜教學補註：a state without friends or money or prospects」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of destitution is crucial to understanding the argument. （貧窮）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
destroy
毀滅
英文釋義：毀滅
用法／搭配：一次洩漏可毀掉多年信任。
Example · TTS
One leak can destroy years of trust. （毀滅）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
destructive
破壞性的
英文釋義：破壞性的
用法／搭配：只有破壞無替代的批評讓領域停滯。
Example · TTS
Destructive criticism without alternatives stalls fields. （破壞性的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
desuetude
廢除；不用
英文釋義：a state of inactivity or disuse
用法／搭配：核心義：a state of inactivity or disuse。中文錨點：廢除；不用。GRE tip: "desuetude" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the desuetude of X; a sense / degree / lack of desuetude; amid / despite desuetude Sentence frame: The debate turns on the desuetude of ______. （空格填入與「廢除；不用」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of desuetude is crucial to understanding the argument. （廢除；不用）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
desultory
adj. 無計劃、目標的
英文釋義：lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
相似詞：digressive, meandering, rambling, aimless
相反詞：methodical, focused
用法／搭配：a desultory search for something of interest on TV 漫無目的的換臺
Example · TTS
The desultory conversation characteristic of cocktail parties. （無計劃、目標的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
detached
超然
英文釋義：超然
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：detached 約「超然」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: detached ~ 超然; keep the tone straight. （超然）
詳細 · GRE3000
detain
拘留｜教學補註：deprive of freedom
英文釋義：deprive of freedom; take into confinement; stop or halt
相似詞：confine, stay, delay
相反詞：free, rush
派生詞：detention n., detainee n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to deprive of freedom。中文錨點：拘留｜教學補註：deprive of freedom。GRE tip: treat "detain" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to detain sth; refuse / choose / begin to detain; the detaining of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to detain ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「拘留｜教學補註：deprive of freedom」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to detain what they had once defended. （拘留）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
detention
拘留；留置
英文釋義：拘留；留置
用法／搭配：論文方法上的『扣留』傷害學習速度。
Example · TTS
Methodological detention of papers harms learning speed. （拘留；留置）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
deter
v. 恐嚇，阻止
英文釋義：to prevent or discourage from acting, as by means of fear or doubt
相似詞：dissuade, inhibit, discourage
相反詞：encourage, incite, persuade
派生詞：deterrent adj., deterrence n., determent n.
形近詞：confer 商議 ｜ defer 順從 ｜ deter 阻止制止威懾 ｜ defy 不服從，蔑視
用法／搭配：deterred by threats 被威脅阻止
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to deter what they had once defended. （恐嚇，阻止）
詳細 · 救命800
deteriorate
v. 惡化｜教學補註：become worse
英文釋義：become worse
相似詞：worsen, decline, degenerate, regress
相反詞：recuperate, better, accept, ascent, improvement, progress
派生詞：deterioration n.惡化
用法／搭配：deteriorating economic conditions 日益惡化的經濟狀況
Example · TTS
Her condition deteriorated. （惡化）
詳細 · GRE3000
deterioration
惡化；墮落
英文釋義：a symptom of reduced quality or strength; process of changing to an inferior state
相似詞：impairment, declension, worsening
相反詞：ascent, better, bettering
派生詞：deteriorate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a symptom of reduced quality or strength。中文錨點：惡化；墮落。GRE tip: "deterioration" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the deterioration of X; a sense / degree / lack of deterioration; amid / despite deterioration Sentence frame: The debate turns on the deterioration of ______. （空格填入與「惡化；墮落」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of deterioration is crucial to understanding the argument. （惡化；墮落）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
determine
決定；測定
英文釋義：決定；測定
用法／搭配：建模前測定目標量。
Example · TTS
Determine the estimand before the model. （決定；測定）
詳細 · 紅寶書
deterrent
威懾的；遏制的
英文釋義：something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress; tending to deter
相似詞：hindrance, hinderance, impediment, balk, baulk, check
相反詞：disagree
派生詞：deter v., deterrence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress。中文錨點：威懾的；遏制的。GRE tip: "deterrent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the deterrent of X; a sense / degree / lack of deterrent; amid / despite deterrent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the deterrent of ______. （空格填入與「威懾的；遏制的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The deterrent effects of high prices. （威懾的；遏制的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
detest
譴責｜教學補註：dislike intensely
英文釋義：dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
相似詞：hate
相反詞：love
派生詞：detestation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to dislike intensely。中文錨點：譴責｜教學補註：dislike intensely。GRE tip: treat "detest" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to detest sth; refuse / choose / begin to detest; the detesting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to detest ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「譴責｜教學補註：dislike intensely」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
She detests politicians. （譴責）
詳細 · 紅寶書
detonate
爆炸｜教學補註：cause to burst with a violent release of energy
英文釋義：cause to burst with a violent release of energy; burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
相似詞：explode
相反詞：implode
派生詞：detonative adj., detonation n., detonator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to burst with a violent release of energy。中文錨點：爆炸｜教學補註：cause to burst with a violent release of energy。GRE tip: treat "detonate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to detonate sth; refuse / choose / begin to detonate; the detonating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to detonate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「爆炸｜教學補註：cause to burst with a violent release of energy」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The bomb detonated at noon. （爆炸）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
detract
貶低；減損
英文釋義：貶低；減損
用法／搭配：一段弱段落不該減損整篇論證。
Example · TTS
One weak paragraph should not detract from the whole argument. （貶低；減損）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
detraction
貶低；貶損
英文釋義：a petty disparagement; the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander)
派生詞：detract v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a petty disparagement。中文錨點：貶低；貶損。GRE tip: "detraction" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the detraction of X; a sense / degree / lack of detraction; amid / despite detraction Sentence frame: The debate turns on the detraction of ______. （空格填入與「貶低；貶損」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Let it be no detraction from his merits to say he is plainspoken. （貶低；貶損）
詳細 · 紅寶書
detriment
損害；破壞
英文釋義：a damage or loss
相似詞：hurt
相反詞：be well
派生詞：detrimental adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a damage or loss。中文錨點：損害；破壞。GRE tip: "detriment" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the detriment of X; a sense / degree / lack of detriment; amid / despite detriment Sentence frame: The debate turns on the detriment of ______. （空格填入與「損害；破壞」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of detriment is crucial to understanding the argument. （損害；破壞）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
detritus
n. 廢品，遺骸
英文釋義：a product of disintegration or destruction
相似詞：debris, residue
用法／搭配：the detritus of war 戰爭的遺骸
Example · TTS
The debate focused on the detritus of war. （廢品，遺骸）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
devastate
摧毀
英文釋義：摧毀
用法／搭配：考意錨點：摧毀
Example · TTS
On the exam, devastate most nearly means a sense of "摧毀". （摧毀）
詳細 · 複習詞
deviant
偏離的；變態的
英文釋義：a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior; markedly different from an accepted norm
相似詞：pervert, deviate, degenerate, aberrant
相反詞：conform, recuperate
派生詞：deviate v., deviance n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior。中文錨點：偏離的；變態的。GRE tip: "deviant" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the deviant of X; a sense / degree / lack of deviant; amid / despite deviant Sentence frame: The debate turns on the deviant of ______. （空格填入與「偏離的；變態的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Deviant ideas. （偏離的；變態的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
deviate
脫離；偏離
英文釋義：a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior; turn aside; turn away from
相似詞：pervert, deviant, degenerate, divert, vary, diverge
相反詞：conform
派生詞：deviation n., deviant adj., deviance n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior。中文錨點：脫離；偏離。GRE tip: "deviate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the deviate of X; a sense / degree / lack of deviate; amid / despite deviate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the deviate of ______. （空格填入與「脫離；偏離」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The river was deviated to prevent flooding. （脫離；偏離）
詳細 · 紅寶書
deviation
偏離｜教學補註：a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
英文釋義：a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function
相似詞：divergence, departure, difference, deviance, diversion, digression
相反詞：convergence, convergency, sameness
派生詞：deviate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a variation that deviates from the standard or norm。中文錨點：偏離｜教學補註：a variation that deviates from the standard or norm。GRE tip: "deviation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the deviation of X; a sense / degree / lack of deviation; amid / despite deviation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the deviation of ______. （空格填入與「偏離｜教學補註：a variation that deviates from the standard or norm」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The deviation from the mean. （偏離）
詳細 · 填空1300、重要詞
devolve
移交；轉讓
英文釋義：pass on or delegate to another; be inherited by
相似詞：fall, return, pass, deteriorate, drop, degenerate
相反詞：recuperate
派生詞：devolvement n., devolution n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to pass on or delegate to another。中文錨點：移交；轉讓。GRE tip: treat "devolve" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to devolve sth; refuse / choose / begin to devolve; the devolving of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to devolve ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「移交；轉讓」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The representative devolved his duties to his aides while he was in the hospital. （移交；轉讓）
詳細 · 紅寶書
devour
吞食｜教學補註：destroy completely
英文釋義：destroy completely; enjoy avidly
相似詞：down, consume, guttle, raven, pig
相反詞：up, upward, upwardly, upwards, abstain
派生詞：devourer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to destroy completely。中文錨點：吞食｜教學補註：destroy completely。GRE tip: treat "devour" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to devour sth; refuse / choose / begin to devour; the devouring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to devour ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「吞食｜教學補註：destroy completely」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He devoured three sandwiches. （吞食）
詳細 · 紅寶書
devout
虔誠的｜教學補註：deeply religious
英文釋義：deeply religious; H.L.Mencken; earnest
相似詞：god-fearing, dear, earnest, heartfelt
派生詞：devoutness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：deeply religious。中文錨點：虔誠的｜教學補註：deeply religious。GRE tip: "devout" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a devout argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather devout; devout enough to... Sentence frame: Her devout ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「虔誠的｜教學補註：deeply religious」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Devout wishes for their success. （虔誠的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dexterity
靈巧｜教學補註：adroitness in using the hands
英文釋義：adroitness in using the hands
相似詞：sleight
派生詞：dextrous adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：adroitness in using the hands。中文錨點：靈巧｜教學補註：adroitness in using the hands。GRE tip: "dexterity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the dexterity of X; a sense / degree / lack of dexterity; amid / despite dexterity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the dexterity of ______. （空格填入與「靈巧｜教學補註：adroitness in using the hands」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of dexterity is crucial to understanding the argument. （靈巧）
詳細 · GRE3000
diabolic
惡魔般的｜教學補註：showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
英文釋義：showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil; extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
相似詞：devilish, diabolical, mephistophelian, mephistophelean, demonic, fiendish
派生詞：devil n.
用法／搭配：核心義：showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil。中文錨點：惡魔般的｜教學補註：showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil。GRE tip: "diabolic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a diabolic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather diabolic; diabolic enough to... Sentence frame: Her diabolic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「惡魔般的｜教學補註：showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The cold calculation and diabolic art of some statesmen. （惡魔般的）
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diachronic
歷時的
英文釋義：歷時的
用法／搭配：歷時引用分析顯示經典更迭。
Example · TTS
Diachronic citation analysis reveals canons shifting. （歷時的）
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diagnose
診斷
英文釋義：診斷
用法／搭配：擬合前診斷洩漏。
Example · TTS
Diagnose leakage before fitting. （診斷）
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diagnosis
診斷
英文釋義：診斷
用法／搭配：寫下效度威脅診斷。
Example · TTS
Write a diagnosis of threats to validity. （診斷）
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diagonal
對角的
英文釋義：對角的
用法／搭配：先看混淆矩陣對角線。
Example · TTS
Read the confusion matrix on the diagonal first. （對角的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
dialectic
辯證；辯論法
英文釋義：辯證；辯論法
用法／搭配：用辯證：正、反、稽核。
Example · TTS
Use dialectic: thesis, antithesis, audit. （辯證；辯論法）
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diameter
直徑
英文釋義：直徑
用法／搭配：報告不確定直徑，不是一點。
Example · TTS
Report the diameter of uncertainty, not a point. （直徑）
詳細 · 填空1300
diametrically
完全的｜教學補註：as from opposite ends of a diameter
英文釋義：as from opposite ends of a diameter
用法／搭配：核心義：as from opposite ends of a diameter。中文錨點：完全的｜教學補註：as from opposite ends of a diameter。GRE tip: "diametrically" modifies how an action is done—often attitude or degree. 搭配：argue / speak / respond diametrically; diametrically enough; quite diametrically Sentence frame: She diametrically rejected the simplified reading. （對應中文語感：「完全的｜教學補註：as from opposite ends of a diameter」。）
Example · TTS
When two honest witnesses give accounts of the same event that differ diametrically, how can anyone prove that the evidence you gave was deliberately false? （完全的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
diaphanous
半透明的；薄弱的
英文釋義：半透明的；薄弱的
用法／搭配：薄弱方法段審不過。
Example · TTS
Diaphanous methods sections fail review. （半透明的；薄弱的）
詳細 · GRE3000
diaphonous
無固定形態的
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：無固定形態的。GRE tip: "diaphonous" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the diaphonous of X; a sense / degree / lack of diaphonous; amid / despite diaphonous Sentence frame: The debate turns on the diaphonous of ______. （空格填入與「無固定形態的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of diaphonous is crucial to understanding the argument. （無固定形態的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
diaspora
離散；散居群體
英文釋義：離散；散居群體
用法／搭配：分叉散居需要地圖。
Example · TTS
A diaspora of forks needs a map. （離散；散居群體）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
diatribe
n. （長篇）抨擊
英文釋義：a long angry speech or scolding
相似詞：rant, condemnation, harangue
相反詞：acquittal, approbation, praise, eulogy
用法／搭配：a diatribe against racism 一個抨擊種族主義的演講
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a diatribe against racism. （（長篇）抨擊）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
dichotomy
n. 對立，矛盾
英文釋義：an opposition between two things
相似詞：favorable
相反詞：unfavorable
派生詞：dichotomous adj., dichotomize v.
用法／搭配：a dichotomy between his public and private lives 他公衆生活和私生活的兩面性
Example · TTS
The dichotomy between eastern and western culture. （對立，矛盾）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
dictate
口述；命令；決定
英文釋義：口述；命令；決定
用法／搭配：別讓截止日決定設計品質。
Example · TTS
Do not let deadlines dictate design quality. （口述；命令；決定）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
dictator
獨裁者｜教學補註：a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
英文釋義：a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine; a ruler who is unconstrained by law
相似詞：potentate, authoritarian
派生詞：dictate v., dictatorial adj., dictatorship n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine。中文錨點：獨裁者｜教學補註：a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine。GRE tip: "dictator" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the dictator of X; a sense / degree / lack of dictator; amid / despite dictator Sentence frame: The debate turns on the dictator of ______. （空格填入與「獨裁者｜教學補註：a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime. （獨裁者）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
dictatorial
獨裁的
英文釋義：獨裁的
用法／搭配：獨裁實驗室文化壓抑錯誤報告。
Example · TTS
Dictatorial lab culture suppresses error reports. （獨裁的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
dictionary
詞典
英文釋義：詞典
用法／搭配：操作定義勝過詞典空談。
Example · TTS
Operational definitions beat dictionary hand-waving. （詞典）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dictum
格言｜教學補註：an authoritative declaration
英文釋義：an authoritative declaration; an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding
相似詞：pronouncement, say-so
用法／搭配：核心義：an authoritative declaration。中文錨點：格言｜教學補註：an authoritative declaration。GRE tip: "dictum" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the dictum of X; a sense / degree / lack of dictum; amid / despite dictum Sentence frame: The debate turns on the dictum of ______. （空格填入與「格言｜教學補註：an authoritative declaration」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of dictum is crucial to understanding the argument. （格言）
詳細 · 救命800
diehard
adj. 頑固的｜教學補註：strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
英文釋義：strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
相似詞：hidebound, reactionary, conservative
相反詞：liberal
派生詞：die hard v.
用法／搭配：a diehard protester 頑固的抗議者
Example · TTS
It was a diehard protester. （頑固的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
differ
不同；有分歧
英文釋義：不同；有分歧
用法／搭配：專家對極端值加權有分歧。
Example · TTS
Experts differ on how to weight outliers. （不同；有分歧）
詳細 · 紅寶書
digress
離題｜教學補註：lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or c...
英文釋義：lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking; wander from a direct or straight course
相似詞：stray, divagate, wander, sidetrack, depart, straggle
相反詞：come, conform, stay
派生詞：digressive adj., digression n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, ...。中文錨點：離題｜教學補註：lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or c。GRE tip: treat "digress" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to digress sth; refuse / choose / begin to digress; the digressing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to digress ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「離題｜教學補註：lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or c」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
She always digresses when telling a story. （離題）
詳細 · 紅寶書
digressive
離題的；細枝末節的
英文釋義：of superficial relevance if any; (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects
相似詞：tangential, discursive, excursive, rambling
相反詞：relevant, central
派生詞：digress v.
用法／搭配：核心義：of superficial relevance if any。中文錨點：離題的；細枝末節的。GRE tip: "digressive" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a digressive argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather digressive; digressive enough to... Sentence frame: Her digressive ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「離題的；細枝末節的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women's fashions among other things. （離題的；細枝末節的）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800、紅寶書
dilapidate
v. 使……荒廢
英文釋義：to bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin
相似詞：decay, crumble
派生詞：dilapidation n.
用法／搭配：the house has been dilapidated by neglect 由於無人照看，這個房子已經荒廢了
Example · TTS
They had to the house has been dilapidated by neglect. （使……荒廢）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
dilate
膨脹；變大
英文釋義：become wider; add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
相似詞：distend, elaborate, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, enlarge
相反詞：contract
派生詞：dilator n., dilation n., dilatation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to become wider。中文錨點：膨脹；變大。GRE tip: treat "dilate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dilate sth; refuse / choose / begin to dilate; the dilating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dilate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「膨脹；變大」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
His pupils were dilated. （膨脹；變大）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
dilatory
adj. 磨蹭的｜教學補註：causing delay
英文釋義：causing delay
相似詞：sluggish, procrastinating, tardy, laggard
相反詞：prompt, punctual
用法／搭配：dilatory tactics 拖延戰術
Example · TTS
Consider this case: dilatory tactics. （磨蹭的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
dilettante
n. 業餘愛好者
英文釋義：a person having a superficial interest in an art
相似詞：amateur, dabbler
相反詞：professional, diving duck
用法／搭配：a dilettante artist 業餘藝術家
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a dilettante artist. （業餘愛好者）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
diligent
勤奮的
英文釋義：勤奮的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：勤奮的
Example · TTS
On the exam, diligent most nearly means a sense of "勤奮的". （勤奮的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dillydally
虛度時光｜教學補註：postpone doing what one should be doing
英文釋義：postpone doing what one should be doing
相似詞：procrastinate, stall, shillyshally, dilly-dally
派生詞：dillydallier n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to postpone doing what one should be doing。中文錨點：虛度時光｜教學補註：postpone doing what one should be doing。GRE tip: treat "dillydally" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dillydally sth; refuse / choose / begin to dillydally; the dillydallying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dillydally ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「虛度時光｜教學補註：postpone doing what one should be doing」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to dillydally what they had once defended. （虛度時光）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
dilute
稀釋｜教學補註：lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
英文釋義：lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture; corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
相似詞：thin, reduce, cut, load, adulterate, stretch
相反詞：undiluted
派生詞：dilution n., dilutant n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture。中文錨點：稀釋｜教學補註：lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture。GRE tip: treat "dilute" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dilute sth; refuse / choose / begin to dilute; the diluting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dilute ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「稀釋｜教學補註：lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Dilute acetic acid. （稀釋）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
diminish
減少
英文釋義：減少
用法／搭配：考意錨點：減少
Example · TTS
On the exam, diminish most nearly means a sense of "減少". （減少）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dimple
酒窩｜教學補註：a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
英文釋義：a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached; any slight depression in a surface
用法／搭配：核心義：a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached。中文錨點：酒窩｜教學補註：a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached。GRE tip: "dimple" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the dimple of X; a sense / degree / lack of dimple; amid / despite dimple Sentence frame: The debate turns on the dimple of ______. （空格填入與「酒窩｜教學補註：a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
His dimple appeared whenever he smiled. （酒窩）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
dingy
昏暗的；骯髒的
英文釋義：thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot; (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear; is often used in combination
相似詞：begrimed, grimy, grubby, grungy, raunchy, dirty
相反詞：clean
派生詞：dinge n., dinginess n.
用法／搭配：核心義：thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot。中文錨點：昏暗的；骯髒的。GRE tip: "dingy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a dingy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather dingy; dingy enough to... Sentence frame: Her dingy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「昏暗的；骯髒的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A dirty (or dingy) white. （昏暗的；骯髒的）
詳細 · 救命800
dire
adj. 可怕的，恐怖的
英文釋義：causing fear
相似詞：formidable, daunting, intimidating, terrifying
用法／搭配：a series of dire tremors that hinted at a volcanic eruption 一系列暗示火山爆發的恐怖的震動
Example · TTS
A dire emergency. （可怕的，恐怖的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
direct
直接的；指導
英文釋義：直接的；指導
用法／搭配：對缺失給直接答案。
Example · TTS
Give direct answers about missingness. （直接的；指導）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
directive
指示；指令
英文釋義：指示；指令
用法／搭配：遵循登錄庫對結局的指令。
Example · TTS
Follow the registry directive on outcomes. （指示；指令）
詳細 · 紅寶書
disabuse
使醒悟｜教學補註：free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
英文釋義：free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
用法／搭配：核心義：to free somebody (from an erroneous belief)。中文錨點：使醒悟｜教學補註：free somebody (from an erroneous belief)。GRE tip: treat "disabuse" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disabuse sth; refuse / choose / begin to disabuse; the disabusing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disabuse ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「使醒悟｜教學補註：free somebody (from an erroneous belief)」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to disabuse what they had once defended. （使醒悟）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
disaffect
討厭；厭惡
英文釋義：arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
相似詞：estrange, alienate, alien
相反詞：acquaintance, citizen
派生詞：disaffection n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness。中文錨點：討厭；厭惡。GRE tip: treat "disaffect" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disaffect sth; refuse / choose / begin to disaffect; the disaffecting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disaffect ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「討厭；厭惡」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to disaffect what they had once defended. （討厭；厭惡）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
disapprove
不贊成
英文釋義：不贊成
用法／搭配：反對投稿信炒作。
Example · TTS
Disapprove hype in cover letters. （不贊成）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
disaster
災難
英文釋義：災難
用法／搭配：考意錨點：災難
Example · TTS
On the exam, disaster most nearly means a sense of "災難". （災難）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
disavow
否認｜教學補註：refuse to acknowledge
英文釋義：refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with
相反詞：avow
派生詞：disavowal n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to refuse to acknowledge。中文錨點：否認｜教學補註：refuse to acknowledge。GRE tip: treat "disavow" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disavow sth; refuse / choose / begin to disavow; the disavowwing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disavow ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「否認｜教學補註：refuse to acknowledge」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Her husband disavowed her after 30 years of marriage and six children. （否認）
詳細 · 紅寶書
disburse
支付｜教學補註：expend, as from a fund
英文釋義：expend, as from a fund
派生詞：disbursement n., disburser n., disbursal n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to expend, as from a fund。中文錨點：支付｜教學補註：expend, as from a fund。GRE tip: treat "disburse" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disburse sth; refuse / choose / begin to disburse; the disbursing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disburse ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「支付｜教學補註：expend, as from a fund」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to disburse what they had once defended. （支付）
詳細 · 填空1300
discernment
洞察力｜教學補註：the cognitive condition of someone who understands
英文釋義：the cognitive condition of someone who understands; delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
相似詞：understanding, apprehension, savvy, taste, appreciation, perceptiveness
相反詞：depreciation, unperceptiveness
派生詞：discern v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the cognitive condition of someone who understands。中文錨點：洞察力｜教學補註：the cognitive condition of someone who understands。GRE tip: "discernment" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the discernment of X; a sense / degree / lack of discernment; amid / despite discernment Sentence frame: The debate turns on the discernment of ______. （空格填入與「洞察力｜教學補註：the cognitive condition of someone who understands」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A man of discernment. （洞察力）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
disciplined
有紀律
英文釋義：有紀律
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：disciplined 約「有紀律」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: disciplined ~ 有紀律; keep the tone straight. （有紀律）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
disclaim
否認 ；拒絕
英文釋義：renounce a legal claim or title to; make a disclaimer about
相反詞：claim
派生詞：disclaimer n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to renounce a legal claim or title to。中文錨點：否認 ；拒絕。GRE tip: treat "disclaim" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disclaim sth; refuse / choose / begin to disclaim; the disclaiming of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disclaim ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「否認 ；拒絕」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He disclaimed any responsibility. （否認 ；拒絕）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
disclaimer
免責聲明
英文釋義：免責聲明
用法／搭配：免責聲明取代不了預註冊。
Example · TTS
A disclaimer cannot replace preregistration. （免責聲明）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
disclose
揭露｜教學補註：make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few ...
英文釋義：make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret; disclose to view as by removing a cover
相似詞：unwrap, reveal, discover, expose, divulge, break
相反詞：wrap, cover, conform to, keep, make, promote, repair
派生詞：disclosure n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a se...。中文錨點：揭露｜教學補註：make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few。GRE tip: treat "disclose" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disclose sth; refuse / choose / begin to disclose; the disclosing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disclose ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「揭露｜教學補註：make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold. （揭露）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
discombobulated
混亂的｜教學補註：cause to be confused emotionally
英文釋義：cause to be confused emotionally; be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
相似詞：bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate, throw, confuse, fox
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to be confused emotionally。中文錨點：混亂的｜教學補註：cause to be confused emotionally。GRE tip: treat "discombobulated" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to discombobulated sth; refuse / choose / begin to discombobulated; the discombobulatedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to discombobulated ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「混亂的｜教學補註：cause to be confused emotionally」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The hecklers pelted the discombobulated speaker with anything that came to hand. （混亂的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
discomfort
使不適｜教學補註：the state of being tense and feeling pain
英文釋義：the state of being tense and feeling pain; an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
相似詞：uncomfortableness, soreness, irritation
相反詞：comfort
用法／搭配：核心義：the state of being tense and feeling pain。中文錨點：使不適｜教學補註：the state of being tense and feeling pain。GRE tip: "discomfort" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the discomfort of X; a sense / degree / lack of discomfort; amid / despite discomfort Sentence frame: The debate turns on the discomfort of ______. （空格填入與「使不適｜教學補註：the state of being tense and feeling pain」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of discomfort is crucial to understanding the argument. （使不適）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
disconsolate
憂鬱的｜教學補註：sad beyond comforting
英文釋義：sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled; causing dejection
相似詞：inconsolable, unconsolable, blue, dark, dingy, dismal
相反詞：consolable
派生詞：disconsolateness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：sad beyond comforting。中文錨點：憂鬱的｜教學補註：sad beyond comforting。GRE tip: "disconsolate" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a disconsolate argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather disconsolate; disconsolate enough to... Sentence frame: Her disconsolate ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「憂鬱的｜教學補註：sad beyond comforting」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A disconsolate winter landscape. （憂鬱的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
discord
n. 意見不一致
英文釋義：lack of agreement or harmony
相似詞：conflict, dissonance, friction, schism
相反詞：harmony, concord, agree, consonance, agreement
派生詞：discordant adj., discordance n.
用法／搭配：no discord, no concord 不打不成交
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the no discord, no concord. （意見不一致）
詳細 · 紅寶書
discourse
演講｜教學補註：extended verbal expression in speech or writing
英文釋義：extended verbal expression in speech or writing; an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
相似詞：sermon, preaching, discussion, treatment, discuss, converse
用法／搭配：核心義：extended verbal expression in speech or writing。中文錨點：演講｜教學補註：extended verbal expression in speech or writing。GRE tip: "discourse" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the discourse of X; a sense / degree / lack of discourse; amid / despite discourse Sentence frame: The debate turns on the discourse of ______. （空格填入與「演講｜教學補註：extended verbal expression in speech or writing」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of discourse is crucial to understanding the argument. （演講）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
discredit
使喪失信用
英文釋義：使喪失信用
用法／搭配：選擇性洩密旨在使委員會喪失信用。
Example · TTS
Selective leaks aimed to discredit the committee. （使喪失信用）
詳細 · 紅寶書
discreet
謹慎的｜教學補註：marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
英文釋義：marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic
相似詞：discerning, circumspect
相反詞：indiscreet, blatant
派生詞：discreetness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint。中文錨點：謹慎的｜教學補註：marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint。GRE tip: "discreet" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a discreet argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather discreet; discreet enough to... Sentence frame: Her discreet ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「謹慎的｜教學補註：marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A discreet, finely wrought gold necklace. （謹慎的）
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discreetly
謹慎地；低調地
英文釋義：謹慎地；低調地
用法／搭配：謹慎加密存放識別碼。
Example · TTS
Store identifiers discreetly, encrypted. （謹慎地；低調地）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
discrepancy
差異｜教學補註：a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
英文釋義：a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; an event that departs from expectations
相似詞：disagreement, divergence, variance, variant
相反詞：agreement, convergence, convergency, invariability, invariableness
派生詞：discrepant adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions。中文錨點：差異｜教學補註：a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions。GRE tip: "discrepancy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the discrepancy of X; a sense / degree / lack of discrepancy; amid / despite discrepancy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the discrepancy of ______. （空格填入與「差異｜教學補註：a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of discrepancy is crucial to understanding the argument. （差異）
詳細 · 救命800
discrete
adj. 離散的，不連續的
英文釋義：not continuous
相似詞：disconnected
相反詞：continuous, connected, connect, legato, plug in
派生詞：discreteness n.
用法／搭配：a discrete variable 離散的變量
Example · TTS
A government with three discrete divisions. （離散的，不連續的）
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discretely
分離地；離散地
英文釋義：分離地；離散地
用法／搭配：用清楚標籤分離地編碼類別。
Example · TTS
Code categories discretely with clear labels. （分離地；離散地）
詳細 · 紅寶書
discretion
謹慎；自行決定權
英文釋義：freedom to act or judge on one's own; knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
相似詞：discreetness, circumspection, prudence, delicacy, discernment
相反詞：imprudence
派生詞：discretionary adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：freedom to act or judge on one's own。中文錨點：謹慎；自行決定權。GRE tip: "discretion" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the discretion of X; a sense / degree / lack of discretion; amid / despite discretion Sentence frame: The debate turns on the discretion of ______. （空格填入與「謹慎；自行決定權」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The servants showed great tact and discretion. （謹慎；自行決定權）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
discretionary
adj. 自主決定的
英文釋義：left to individual choice
相似詞：optional, elective, independent, autonomous
相反詞：obligatory, appointive, dependent, subordinate
派生詞：discretion n.
用法／搭配：discretionary service charge 自主決定的服務費
Example · TTS
The commission has discretionary power to award extra funds. （自主決定的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
discursive
adj. 跑題的｜教學補註：moving from topic to topic without order
英文釋義：moving from topic to topic without order
相似詞：rambling, digressive, aimless
派生詞：discursiveness n.
用法／搭配：the discursive style of the novel 小說東拉西扯的風格
Example · TTS
A rambling discursive book. （跑題的）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
disdain
鄙視｜教學補註：lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
英文釋義：lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
相似詞：contempt, scorn, despite, condescension, patronage, contemn
用法／搭配：核心義：lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike。中文錨點：鄙視｜教學補註：lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike。GRE tip: "disdain" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the disdain of X; a sense / degree / lack of disdain; amid / despite disdain Sentence frame: The debate turns on the disdain of ______. （空格填入與「鄙視｜教學補註：lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of disdain is crucial to understanding the argument. （鄙視）
詳細 · 紅寶書
disenchant
使清醒｜教學補註：free from enchantment
英文釋義：free from enchantment
相似詞：disillusion
相反詞：enchant
派生詞：disenchantment n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to free from enchantment。中文錨點：使清醒｜教學補註：free from enchantment。GRE tip: treat "disenchant" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disenchant sth; refuse / choose / begin to disenchant; the disenchanting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disenchant ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「使清醒｜教學補註：free from enchantment」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to disenchant what they had once defended. （使清醒）
詳細 · 紅寶書
disenfranchise
剝奪權利｜教學補註：deprive of voting rights
英文釋義：deprive of voting rights
相似詞：disfranchise
相反詞：enfranchise
派生詞：disenfranchisement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to deprive of voting rights。中文錨點：剝奪權利｜教學補註：deprive of voting rights。GRE tip: treat "disenfranchise" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disenfranchise sth; refuse / choose / begin to disenfranchise; the disenfranchising of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disenfranchise ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「剝奪權利｜教學補註：deprive of voting rights」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to disenfranchise what they had once defended. （剝奪權利）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
disengage
分離；脫離
英文釋義：release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles; free or remove obstruction from
相似詞：withdraw, free
相反詞：engage, obstruct
派生詞：disengagement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles。中文錨點：分離；脫離。GRE tip: treat "disengage" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disengage sth; refuse / choose / begin to disengage; the disengaging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disengage ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「分離；脫離」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
I want to disengage myself from his influence. （分離；脫離）
詳細 · 紅寶書
disentangle
解決｜教學補註：release from entanglement of difficulty
英文釋義：release from entanglement of difficulty; extricate from entanglement
相似詞：extricate, untangle, disencumber, unsnarl, disinvolve, disembroil
相反詞：entangle, snarl
派生詞：disentanglement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to release from entanglement of difficulty。中文錨點：解決｜教學補註：release from entanglement of difficulty。GRE tip: treat "disentangle" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disentangle sth; refuse / choose / begin to disentangle; the disentangling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disentangle ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「解決｜教學補註：release from entanglement of difficulty」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
How can I disentangle myself from her personal affairs? （解決）
詳細 · 紅寶書
disfigure
損毀形象｜教學補註：mar or spoil the appearance of
英文釋義：mar or spoil the appearance of
相似詞：deface, blemish
派生詞：disfigurement n., disfiguration n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to mar or spoil the appearance of。中文錨點：損毀形象｜教學補註：mar or spoil the appearance of。GRE tip: treat "disfigure" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disfigure sth; refuse / choose / begin to disfigure; the disfiguring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disfigure ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「損毀形象｜教學補註：mar or spoil the appearance of」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The vandals disfigured the statue. （損毀形象）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
disgruntle
v.發怒，使不滿意
英文釋義：to make discontented
相似詞：disaffect, discontent, displease
相反詞：content, contented, contentment, please
派生詞：disgruntlement n.
用法／搭配：be disgruntled with someone 對某人不滿
Example · TTS
The employees were disgruntled by their bad working conditions. （發怒，使不滿意）
詳細 · 紅寶書
disgruntled
發怒｜教學補註：put into a bad mood or into bad humour
英文釋義：put into a bad mood or into bad humour; in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
相似詞：disgruntle, dissatisfied
相反詞：satisfy
用法／搭配：核心義：to put into a bad mood or into bad humour。中文錨點：發怒｜教學補註：put into a bad mood or into bad humour。GRE tip: treat "disgruntled" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disgruntled sth; refuse / choose / begin to disgruntled; the disgruntledding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disgruntled ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「發怒｜教學補註：put into a bad mood or into bad humour」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The employees were disgruntled by their bad working conditions. （發怒）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dishevel
凌亂｜教學補註：disarrange or rumple
英文釋義：disarrange or rumple; dishevel
相似詞：tousle, tangle
相反詞：disentangle, unknot, unravel, unsnarl
用法／搭配：核心義：to disarrange or rumple。中文錨點：凌亂｜教學補註：disarrange or rumple。GRE tip: treat "dishevel" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dishevel sth; refuse / choose / begin to dishevel; the dishevelling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dishevel ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「凌亂｜教學補註：disarrange or rumple」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to dishevel what they had once defended. （凌亂）
詳細 · GRE3000
disinfect
無菌的；冷漠的
英文釋義：destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
相反詞：infect
派生詞：disinfectant adj., disinfection n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing。中文錨點：無菌的；冷漠的。GRE tip: treat "disinfect" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disinfect sth; refuse / choose / begin to disinfect; the disinfecting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disinfect ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「無菌的；冷漠的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Disinfect a wound. （無菌的；冷漠的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
disingenuous
adj. 不真誠的，假惺惺的
英文釋義：not honest
相似詞：hypocritical, affected
相反詞：ingenuous, unaffected, unmoved
派生詞：disingenuousness n.
形近詞：ingenuity 足智多謀，心靈手巧 ｜ disingenuous
用法／搭配：a disingenuous complaint 虛僞的抱怨
Example · TTS
An ambitious, disingenuous, philistine, and hypocritical operator, who...exemplified...the most disagreeable traits of his time. （不真誠的，假惺惺的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
disinter
發掘｜教學補註：dig up for reburial or for medical investigation
英文釋義：dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies
相似詞：exhume
派生詞：disinterment n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to dig up for reburial or for medical investigation。中文錨點：發掘｜教學補註：dig up for reburial or for medical investigation。GRE tip: treat "disinter" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disinter sth; refuse / choose / begin to disinter; the disinterring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disinter ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「發掘｜教學補註：dig up for reburial or for medical investigation」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to disinter what they had once defended. （發掘）
詳細 · 填空1300、紅寶書
disinterested
公正的；無私的
英文釋義：unaffected by self-interest
派生詞：disinterestedness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：unaffected by self-interest。中文錨點：公正的；無私的。GRE tip: "disinterested" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a disinterested argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather disinterested; disinterested enough to... Sentence frame: Her disinterested ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「公正的；無私的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her disinterested approach to the evidence. （公正的；無私的）
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disjoint
不相交的
英文釋義：不相交的
用法／搭配：使用不相交訓練／測試集。
Example · TTS
Use disjoint training and test sets. （不相交的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
disjunctive
分離的｜教學補註：serving or tending to divide or separate
英文釋義：serving or tending to divide or separate
相反詞：conjunctive
派生詞：disjoin v.
用法／搭配：核心義：serving or tending to divide or separate。中文錨點：分離的｜教學補註：serving or tending to divide or separate。GRE tip: "disjunctive" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a disjunctive argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather disjunctive; disjunctive enough to... Sentence frame: Her disjunctive ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「分離的｜教學補註：serving or tending to divide or separate」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her disjunctive approach to the evidence. （分離的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
dislike
不喜歡
英文釋義：不喜歡
用法／搭配：不喜歡用方便樣本做因果。
Example · TTS
Dislike convenience samples for causal claims. （不喜歡）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dislocate
脫臼｜教學補註：move out of position
英文釋義：move out of position; put out of its usual place, position, or relationship
相似詞：luxate, splay, slip
派生詞：dislocation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to move out of position。中文錨點：脫臼｜教學補註：move out of position。GRE tip: treat "dislocate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dislocate sth; refuse / choose / begin to dislocate; the dislocating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dislocate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「脫臼｜教學補註：move out of position」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Dislocate joints. （脫臼）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dismantle
分離；拆卸
英文釋義：tear down so as to make flat with the ground; take apart into its constituent pieces
相似詞：level, raze, rase, disassemble, strip
相反詞：assemble, raise
派生詞：dismantlement n., dismantling n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to tear down so as to make flat with the ground。中文錨點：分離；拆卸。GRE tip: treat "dismantle" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dismantle sth; refuse / choose / begin to dismantle; the dismantling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dismantle ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「分離；拆卸」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to dismantle what they had once defended. （分離；拆卸）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
dismiss
解雇；打發；不予考慮
英文釋義：解雇；打發；不予考慮
用法／搭配：不要太快把異常資料打發掉。
Example · TTS
Do not dismiss anomalous data too quickly. （解雇；打發；不予考慮）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
disparage
貶低；抨擊
英文釋義：express a negative opinion of
相似詞：belittle
相反詞：praise, commend, flatter
派生詞：disparagement n., disparager n.
形近詞：disparate 不同的 ｜ disparage 貶低，批評 ｜ discrepant 不一致的有差異的
用法／搭配：核心義：to express a negative opinion of。中文錨點：貶低；抨擊。GRE tip: treat "disparage" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disparage sth; refuse / choose / begin to disparage; the disparaging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disparage ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「貶低；抨擊」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
She disparaged her student's efforts. （貶低；抨擊）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
disparate
迥然不同的
英文釋義：fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind; including markedly dissimilar elements
相反詞：similar, alike
派生詞：disparateness n., disparity n.
形近詞：disparate 不同的 ｜ disparage 貶低，批評 ｜ discrepant 不一致的有差異的
用法／搭配：核心義：fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind。中文錨點：迥然不同的。GRE tip: "disparate" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a disparate argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather disparate; disparate enough to... Sentence frame: Her disparate ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「迥然不同的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Such disparate attractions as grand opera and game fishing. （迥然不同的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
disparity
不同｜教學補註：inequality or difference in some respect
英文釋義：inequality or difference in some respect
派生詞：disparate adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：inequality or difference in some respect。中文錨點：不同｜教學補註：inequality or difference in some respect。GRE tip: "disparity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the disparity of X; a sense / degree / lack of disparity; amid / despite disparity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the disparity of ______. （空格填入與「不同｜教學補註：inequality or difference in some respect」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of disparity is crucial to understanding the argument. （不同）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
dispassionate
冷靜公正的
英文釋義：冷靜公正的
用法／搭配：寫冷靜公正的方法批評。
Example · TTS
Write a dispassionate methods critique. （冷靜公正的）
詳細 · 救命800
dispatch
n. 快，迅速｜教學補註：promptness and efficiency in performance or transmission
英文釋義：promptness and efficiency in performance or transmission
相似詞：alacrity, swiftness, expedition
派生詞：dispatcher n.
用法／搭配：do something with dispatch 迅速的做某事
Example · TTS
The traitor was dispatched by the conspirators. （快，迅速）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
dispel
驅散
英文釋義：驅散
用法／搭配：開放資料能驅散選擇性報告謠言。
Example · TTS
Open data can dispel rumors of selective reporting. （驅散）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dispensable
不必要的｜教學補註：capable of being dispensed with or done without
英文釋義：capable of being dispensed with or done without
相反詞：indispensable
派生詞：dispensableness n., dispensability n.
用法／搭配：核心義：capable of being dispensed with or done without。中文錨點：不必要的｜教學補註：capable of being dispensed with or done without。GRE tip: "dispensable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a dispensable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather dispensable; dispensable enough to... Sentence frame: Her dispensable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不必要的｜教學補註：capable of being dispensed with or done without」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Dispensable items of personal property. （不必要的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
dispense
分發｜教學補註：administer or bestow, as in small portions
英文釋義：administer or bestow, as in small portions; grant a dispensation; grant an exemption
相似詞：distribute, administer, deal, lot, allot
相反詞：gather
派生詞：dispensation n., dispenser n., dispensary n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to administer or bestow, as in small portions。中文錨點：分發｜教學補註：administer or bestow, as in small portions。GRE tip: treat "dispense" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dispense sth; refuse / choose / begin to dispense; the dispensing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dispense ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「分發｜教學補註：administer or bestow, as in small portions」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
I was dispensed from this terrible task. （分發）
詳細 · 紅寶書
disperse
分散的｜教學補註：distribute loosely
英文釋義：distribute loosely; to cause to separate and go in different directions
相似詞：scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, dissipate, dispel
相反詞：accumulate, gather
派生詞：dispersive adj., dispersion n., dispersal n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to distribute loosely。中文錨點：分散的｜教學補註：distribute loosely。GRE tip: treat "disperse" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disperse sth; refuse / choose / begin to disperse; the dispersing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disperse ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「分散的｜教學補註：distribute loosely」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The crowds dispersed. （分散的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
disposable
一次性的；可自由使用的
英文釋義：an item that can be disposed of after it has been used; free or available for use or disposition
相反詞：nondisposable
用法／搭配：核心義：an item that can be disposed of after it has been used。中文錨點：一次性的；可自由使用的。GRE tip: "disposable" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the disposable of X; a sense / degree / lack of disposable; amid / despite disposable Sentence frame: The debate turns on the disposable of ______. （空格填入與「一次性的；可自由使用的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Every disposable piece of equipment was sent to the fire. （一次性的；可自由使用的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
dispose
處置；使傾向
英文釋義：處置；使傾向
用法／搭配：失敗試驗怎麼處置形塑文獻。
Example · TTS
How labs dispose of failed trials shapes the literature. （處置；使傾向）
詳細 · 紅寶書
disposed
有傾向性的
英文釋義：give, sell, or transfer to another; throw or cast away
相似詞：dispose, discard, fling, toss, incline, qualify
相反詞：disqualify, indispose
用法／搭配：核心義：to give, sell, or transfer to another。中文錨點：有傾向性的。GRE tip: treat "disposed" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disposed sth; refuse / choose / begin to disposed; the disposedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disposed ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「有傾向性的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
She disposed of her parents' possessions. （有傾向性的）
詳細 · GRE3000
dispotic
暴虐的；專制的
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：暴虐的；專制的。GRE tip: "dispotic" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the dispotic of X; a sense / degree / lack of dispotic; amid / despite dispotic Sentence frame: The debate turns on the dispotic of ______. （空格填入與「暴虐的；專制的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of dispotic is crucial to understanding the argument. （暴虐的；專制的）
詳細 · 救命800
disproportionate
adj. 不成比例的
英文釋義：too large or too small when compared with something else
相似詞：incommensurate
相反詞：proportionate, commensurate
用法／搭配：the disproportionate amount of money spent on defense 比例失衡的國防開支
Example · TTS
It was the disproportionate amount of money spent on defense. （不成比例的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
disreputable
聲名狼藉的
英文釋義：聲名狼藉的
用法／搭配：聲名狼藉廠商過不了資安審查。
Example · TTS
Disreputable vendors fail security review. （聲名狼藉的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
disrespectful
不敬的
英文釋義：不敬的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：不敬的
Example · TTS
On the exam, disrespectful most nearly means a sense of "不敬的". （不敬的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
disrupt
擾亂；使中斷
英文釋義：擾亂；使中斷
用法／搭配：新工具擾亂舊流程——以及舊階層。
Example · TTS
New tools disrupt old workflows—and old hierarchies. （擾亂；使中斷）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
disruptive
破壞性的；顛覆式的
英文釋義：破壞性的；顛覆式的
用法／搭配：顛覆式宣稱需要更強證據，而非更大聲廣告。
Example · TTS
Disruptive claims need stronger evidence, not louder ads. （破壞性的；顛覆式的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dissect
分解｜教學補註：cut open or cut apart
英文釋義：cut open or cut apart; make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features
相似詞：analyze, analyse
相反詞：synthesize
派生詞：dissection n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to cut open or cut apart。中文錨點：分解｜教學補註：cut open or cut apart。GRE tip: treat "dissect" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dissect sth; refuse / choose / begin to dissect; the dissecting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dissect ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「分解｜教學補註：cut open or cut apart」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Dissect the bodies for analysis. （分解）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
dissemble
掩蓋；掩飾；假裝
英文釋義：make believe with the intent to deceive; hide under a false appearance
相似詞：feign, sham, pretend, affect, cloak, mask
相反詞：unmask
派生詞：dissembler n., dissembling n.
形近詞：dissemble 掩蓋僞裝= belie ｜ assemble 裝配，聚集集合 ｜ ensemble 全套
用法／搭配：核心義：to make believe with the intent to deceive。中文錨點：掩蓋；掩飾；假裝。GRE tip: treat "dissemble" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dissemble sth; refuse / choose / begin to dissemble; the dissembling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dissemble ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「掩蓋；掩飾；假裝」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to dissemble what they had once defended. （掩蓋；掩飾；假裝）
詳細 · 紅寶書
disseminate
播散；傳播
英文釋義：cause to become widely known
相似詞：circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, propagate, broadcast
相反詞：withhold, suppress
派生詞：disseminative adj., dissemination n., disseminator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to become widely known。中文錨點：播散；傳播。GRE tip: treat "disseminate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to disseminate sth; refuse / choose / begin to disseminate; the disseminating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to disseminate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「播散；傳播」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to disseminate what they had once defended. （播散；傳播）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
dissemination
散播
英文釋義：散播
用法／搭配：負結果也要有散播計畫。
Example · TTS
Plan dissemination of negatives too. （散播）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dissent
反對；不同意
英文釋義：(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; a difference of opinion
相似詞：protest, objection, resist, disagree, differ
相反詞：agree, concur, assent
派生詞：dissentious adj., dissentient adj., dissenter n., dissension n.
用法／搭配：核心義：(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority。中文錨點：反對；不同意。GRE tip: "dissent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the dissent of X; a sense / degree / lack of dissent; amid / despite dissent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the dissent of ______. （空格填入與「反對；不同意」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion. （反對；不同意）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dissident
異議分子｜教學補註：a person who dissents from some established policy
英文釋義：a person who dissents from some established policy; characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
相似詞：dissenter, protester, objector, contestant, heretical, heterodox
派生詞：dissidence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a person who dissents from some established policy。中文錨點：異議分子｜教學補註：a person who dissents from some established policy。GRE tip: "dissident" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the dissident of X; a sense / degree / lack of dissident; amid / despite dissident Sentence frame: The debate turns on the dissident of ______. （空格填入與「異議分子｜教學補註：a person who dissents from some established policy」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a dissident in that debate. （異議分子）
詳細 · 重要詞
dissimilar
不同的｜教學補註：not similar
英文釋義：not similar; not alike or similar
相似詞：unalike, unlike, different
相反詞：alike, like, similar
派生詞：dissimilarity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：not similar。中文錨點：不同的｜教學補註：not similar。GRE tip: "dissimilar" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a dissimilar argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather dissimilar; dissimilar enough to... Sentence frame: Her dissimilar ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不同的｜教學補註：not similar」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Their understanding of the world is not so dissimilar from our own. （不同的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
dissimulate
掩飾；假裝
英文釋義：hide (feelings) from other people
派生詞：dissimulative adj., dissimulation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to hide (feelings) from other people。中文錨點：掩飾；假裝。GRE tip: treat "dissimulate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dissimulate sth; refuse / choose / begin to dissimulate; the dissimulating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dissimulate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「掩飾；假裝」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to dissimulate what they had once defended. （掩飾；假裝）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
dissipate
浪費；驅散
英文釋義：to cause to separate and go in different directions; move away from each other
相似詞：disperse, dispel, scatter, fritter, shoot, fool
相反詞：accumulate, gather
派生詞：dissipation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to separate and go in different directions。中文錨點：浪費；驅散。GRE tip: treat "dissipate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dissipate sth; refuse / choose / begin to dissipate; the dissipating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dissipate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「浪費；驅散」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to dissipate what they had once defended. （浪費；驅散）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
dissolute
不節制的｜教學補註：unrestrained by convention or morality
英文釋義：unrestrained by convention or morality
相似詞：debauched, degenerate, degraded, dissipated, libertine, profligate
相反詞：recuperate, aggrade
派生詞：dissoluteness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：unrestrained by convention or morality。中文錨點：不節制的｜教學補註：unrestrained by convention or morality。GRE tip: "dissolute" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a dissolute argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather dissolute; dissolute enough to... Sentence frame: Her dissolute ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不節制的｜教學補註：unrestrained by convention or morality」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her dissolute approach to the evidence. （不節制的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
dissonance
不協調；認知失調
英文釋義：不協調；認知失調
用法／搭配：虛無後的認知失調也是資料。
Example · TTS
Cognitive dissonance after a null is data. （不協調；認知失調）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
dissonant
不和諧的
英文釋義：不和諧的
用法／搭配：不和諧誘因扭曲報告。
Example · TTS
Dissonant incentives distort reporting. （不和諧的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
dissuade
勸阻｜教學補註：turn away from by persuasion
英文釋義：turn away from by persuasion
相似詞：deter
相反詞：persuade
派生詞：dissuasive adj., dissuasion n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to turn away from by persuasion。中文錨點：勸阻｜教學補註：turn away from by persuasion。GRE tip: treat "dissuade" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dissuade sth; refuse / choose / begin to dissuade; the dissuading of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dissuade ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「勸阻｜教學補註：turn away from by persuasion」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Negative campaigning will only dissuade people. （勸阻）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
distain
弄髒；損傷名譽
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：弄髒；損傷名譽。GRE tip: "distain" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the distain of X; a sense / degree / lack of distain; amid / despite distain Sentence frame: The debate turns on the distain of ______. （空格填入與「弄髒；損傷名譽」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of distain is crucial to understanding the argument. （弄髒；損傷名譽）
詳細 · 紅寶書
distant
疏遠的｜教學補註：separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
英文釋義：separated in space or coming from or going to a distance; far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship
相似詞：remote, aloof, upstage, removed
相反詞：close
派生詞：distance n.
用法／搭配：核心義：separated in space or coming from or going to a distance。中文錨點：疏遠的｜教學補註：separated in space or coming from or going to a distance。GRE tip: "distant" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a distant argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather distant; distant enough to... Sentence frame: Her distant ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「疏遠的｜教學補註：separated in space or coming from or going to a distance」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The sound of distant traffic. （疏遠的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
distaste
厭惡｜教學補註：a feeling of intense dislike
英文釋義：a feeling of intense dislike
相似詞：antipathy, aversion
相反詞：affinity, sympathy, liking
用法／搭配：核心義：a feeling of intense dislike。中文錨點：厭惡｜教學補註：a feeling of intense dislike。GRE tip: "distaste" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the distaste of X; a sense / degree / lack of distaste; amid / despite distaste Sentence frame: The debate turns on the distaste of ______. （空格填入與「厭惡｜教學補註：a feeling of intense dislike」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of distaste is crucial to understanding the argument. （厭惡）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
distasteful
令人反感的
英文釋義：令人反感的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：令人反感的
Example · TTS
On the exam, distasteful most nearly means a sense of "令人反感的". （令人反感的）
詳細 · GRE3000
distend
膨脹｜教學補註：become wider
英文釋義：become wider; cause to expand as it by internal pressure
相似詞：dilate
相反詞：contract
派生詞：distensible adj., distention n., distension n.
形近詞：contest ｜ contend: 競爭, 爭論 ｜ content 內容，滿足 ｜ distend 膨脹
用法／搭配：核心義：to become wider。中文錨點：膨脹｜教學補註：become wider。GRE tip: treat "distend" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to distend sth; refuse / choose / begin to distend; the distending of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to distend ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「膨脹｜教學補註：become wider」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The distended bellies of the starving cows. （膨脹）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
distent
膨脹｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：膨脹｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "distent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the distent of X; a sense / degree / lack of distent; amid / despite distent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the distent of ______. （空格填入與「膨脹｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of distent is crucial to understanding the argument. （膨脹）
詳細 · 救命800
distort
v. 曲解，扭曲
英文釋義：to change something so that it is no longer true or accurate
相似詞：wrench, twist, wrap, misinterpret, misconstrue
相反詞：untwist, unbend, unwind, unwrap
派生詞：distortion n.
用法／搭配：distort the truth 曲解事實
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to distort the truth. （曲解，扭曲）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
distract
使分心；干擾
英文釋義：使分心；干擾
用法／搭配：無關細節會把人從主論點拉開。
Example · TTS
Irrelevant details distract from the main claim. （使分心；干擾）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
distrait
心不在焉的
英文釋義：having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
相似詞：distracted
用法／搭配：核心義：having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety。中文錨點：心不在焉的。GRE tip: "distrait" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a distrait argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather distrait; distrait enough to... Sentence frame: Her distrait ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「心不在焉的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her distrait approach to the evidence. （心不在焉的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
distress
危難；不幸
英文釋義：psychological suffering; a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
相似詞：hurt, suffering, distraint, straiten
相反詞：be well, enjoy
用法／搭配：核心義：psychological suffering。中文錨點：危難；不幸。GRE tip: "distress" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the distress of X; a sense / degree / lack of distress; amid / despite distress Sentence frame: The debate turns on the distress of ______. （空格填入與「危難；不幸」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Originally distress was a landlord's remedy against a tenant for unpaid rents or property damage but now the landlord is given a landlord's lien. （危難；不幸）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
dither
猶豫不決｜教學補註：an excited state of agitation
英文釋義：an excited state of agitation; act nervously; be undecided; be uncertain
相似詞：pother, fuss, tizzy, flap
用法／搭配：核心義：an excited state of agitation。中文錨點：猶豫不決｜教學補註：an excited state of agitation。GRE tip: "dither" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the dither of X; a sense / degree / lack of dither; amid / despite dither Sentence frame: The debate turns on the dither of ______. （空格填入與「猶豫不決｜教學補註：an excited state of agitation」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He was in a dither. （猶豫不決）
詳細 · 紅寶書
divagate
離題；偏離
英文釋義：lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking
相似詞：digress, stray, wander
派生詞：divagation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, ...。中文錨點：離題；偏離。GRE tip: treat "divagate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to divagate sth; refuse / choose / begin to divagate; the divagating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to divagate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「離題；偏離」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to divagate what they had once defended. （離題；偏離）
詳細 · 紅寶書
divert
轉向；娛樂
英文釋義：turn aside; turn away from; send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
相似詞：deviate, amuse, disport
相反詞：conform
派生詞：diversion n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to turn aside。中文錨點：轉向；娛樂。GRE tip: treat "divert" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to divert sth; refuse / choose / begin to divert; the diverting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to divert ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「轉向；娛樂」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to divert what they had once defended. （轉向；娛樂）
詳細 · 填空1300
divest
剝奪｜教學補註：take away possessions from someone
英文釋義：take away possessions from someone; deprive of status or authority
相似詞：deprive, strip, disinvest, undress
相反詞：invest
派生詞：divestiture n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to take away possessions from someone。中文錨點：剝奪｜教學補註：take away possessions from someone。GRE tip: treat "divest" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to divest sth; refuse / choose / begin to divest; the divesting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to divest ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「剝奪｜教學補註：take away possessions from someone」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The board of trustees divested $20 million in real estate property. （剝奪）
詳細 · GRE3000
divestiture
剝奪；剝離
英文釋義：an order to an offending party to rid itself of property; it has the purpose of depriving the defendant of the gains of wrongful behavior; the sale by a company of a product line or a subsidiary or a division
派生詞：divest v.
用法／搭配：核心義：an order to an offending party to rid itself of property。中文錨點：剝奪；剝離。GRE tip: "divestiture" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the divestiture of X; a sense / degree / lack of divestiture; amid / despite divestiture Sentence frame: The debate turns on the divestiture of ______. （空格填入與「剝奪；剝離」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The court found divestiture to be necessary in preventing a monopoly. （剝奪；剝離）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
divine
神聖的｜教學補註：terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
英文釋義：terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God; a clergyman or other person in religious orders
相似詞：Godhead, Lord, Creator, Maker, Almighty, Jehovah
相反詞：Lady, noblewoman
派生詞：divinatory adj., divination n., diviner n., divinity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God。中文錨點：神聖的｜教學補註：terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God。GRE tip: "divine" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the divine of X; a sense / degree / lack of divine; amid / despite divine Sentence frame: The debate turns on the divine of ______. （空格填入與「神聖的｜教學補註：terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The custom of killing the divine king upon any serious failure of his...powers. （神聖的）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、紅寶書
divulge
泄露｜教學補註：make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few ...
英文釋義：make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
相似詞：unwrap, disclose, reveal, discover, expose, break
相反詞：wrap, cover, conform to, keep, make, promote, repair
派生詞：divulgement n., divulgence n.
形近詞：delude 欺騙 ｜ deluge 氾濫壓倒 ｜ divulge 泄露透露 ｜ bulge v.充滿，鼓起
用法／搭配：核心義：to make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a se...。中文錨點：泄露｜教學補註：make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few。GRE tip: treat "divulge" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to divulge sth; refuse / choose / begin to divulge; the divulging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to divulge ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「泄露｜教學補註：make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to divulge what they had once defended. （泄露）
詳細 · 紅寶書
docile
溫順的｜教學補註：willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
英文釋義：willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed; ready and willing to be taught
相似詞：teachable, gentle
相反詞：obstinate, rebellious, stubborn
派生詞：docility n.
用法／搭配：核心義：willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed。中文錨點：溫順的｜教學補註：willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed。GRE tip: "docile" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a docile argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather docile; docile enough to... Sentence frame: Her docile ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「溫順的｜教學補註：willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The docile masses of an enslaved nation. （溫順的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dock
剪短；碼頭
英文釋義：an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial; any of certain coarse weedy plants with long taproots, sometimes used as table greens or in folk medicine
相似詞：sorrel, pier, wharf, wharfage, dockage, bobtail
相反詞：undock
派生詞：dockage n., docker n., docking n.
用法／搭配：核心義：an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial。中文錨點：剪短；碼頭。GRE tip: "dock" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the dock of X; a sense / degree / lack of dock; amid / despite dock Sentence frame: The debate turns on the dock of ______. （空格填入與「剪短；碼頭」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The ship arrived at the dock more than a day late. （剪短；碼頭）
詳細 · 紅寶書
doff
脫下｜教學補註：remove
英文釋義：remove
用法／搭配：核心義：to remove。中文錨點：脫下｜教學補註：remove。GRE tip: treat "doff" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to doff sth; refuse / choose / begin to doff; the doffing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to doff ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「脫下｜教學補註：remove」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He doffed his hat. （脫下）
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dogged
頑強的
英文釋義：頑強的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：頑強的
Example · TTS
On the exam, dogged most nearly means a sense of "頑強的". （頑強的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dogmastic
固執的；教條的
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：固執的；教條的。GRE tip: "dogmastic" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the dogmastic of X; a sense / degree / lack of dogmastic; amid / despite dogmastic Sentence frame: The debate turns on the dogmastic of ______. （空格填入與「固執的；教條的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of dogmastic is crucial to understanding the argument. （固執的；教條的）
詳細 · 救命800
dogmatic
adj. 武斷的，自以爲是的
英文釋義：expressing personal opinions strongly as if they were correct
相似詞：doctrinaire, opinionated
相反詞：flexible, open-minded
派生詞：dogma n.
用法／搭配：hold rigidly dogmatic views 刻板固守自以爲是的觀點
Example · TTS
Dogmatic writings. （武斷的，自以爲是的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
doleful
憂愁的；悲哀的
英文釋義：filled with or evoking sadness
相似詞：mournful
派生詞：dolefulness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：filled with or evoking sadness。中文錨點：憂愁的；悲哀的。GRE tip: "doleful" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a doleful argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather doleful; doleful enough to... Sentence frame: Her doleful ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「憂愁的；悲哀的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The child's doleful expression. （憂愁的；悲哀的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
dolorous
adj. 憂傷的｜教學補註：causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
英文釋義：causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
相似詞：grievous, plaintive, sorrowful, woeful
相反詞：joyful
派生詞：dolor n.
用法／搭配：a pair of sapphire, dolorous eyes 一雙憂鬱的藍寶石般的眼睛
Example · TTS
It was a pair of sapphire, dolorous eyes. （憂傷的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
domineer
壓制｜教學補註：rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
英文釋義：rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
相似詞：tyrannize, tyrannise
用法／搭配：核心義：to rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner。中文錨點：壓制｜教學補註：rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner。GRE tip: treat "domineer" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to domineer sth; refuse / choose / begin to domineer; the domineering of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to domineer ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「壓制｜教學補註：rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to domineer what they had once defended. （壓制）
詳細 · 紅寶書
don
穿上｜教學補註：a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
英文釋義：a Spanish gentleman or nobleman; teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)
相似詞：preceptor, father, wear, assume
相反詞：female parent, mother, refresh
用法／搭配：核心義：a Spanish gentleman or nobleman。中文錨點：穿上｜教學補註：a Spanish gentleman or nobleman。GRE tip: "don" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the don of X; a sense / degree / lack of don; amid / despite don Sentence frame: The debate turns on the don of ______. （空格填入與「穿上｜教學補註：a Spanish gentleman or nobleman」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Don Roberto. （穿上）
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donate
捐贈
英文釋義：捐贈
用法／搭配：考意錨點：捐贈
Example · TTS
On the exam, donate most nearly means a sense of "捐贈". （捐贈）
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donkey
驢
英文釋義：驢
用法／搭配：考意錨點：驢
Example · TTS
On the exam, donkey most nearly means a sense of "驢". （驢）
詳細 · 紅寶書
doodle
虛度時光；亂塗亂畫
英文釋義：an aimless drawing; make a doodle; draw aimlessly
相似詞：scribble, scrabble
用法／搭配：核心義：an aimless drawing。中文錨點：虛度時光；亂塗亂畫。GRE tip: "doodle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the doodle of X; a sense / degree / lack of doodle; amid / despite doodle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the doodle of ______. （空格填入與「虛度時光；亂塗亂畫」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of doodle is crucial to understanding the argument. （虛度時光；亂塗亂畫）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800
doom
v. 註定（倒黴）
英文釋義：to determine the fate of suffering in advance
相似詞：predestine, predetermine
用法／搭配：doomed to failure 註定失敗
Example · TTS
Everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it. （註定（倒黴））
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dormitory
宿舍
英文釋義：宿舍
用法／搭配：共用程式宿舍需要凍結時段。
Example · TTS
Shared dormitory of code needs freezes. （宿舍）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
dossier
卷宗｜教學補註：a collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular per...
英文釋義：a collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular person or subject (usually a person's record)
用法／搭配：核心義：a collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular person or subject (usually a person's record)。中文錨點：卷宗｜教學補註：a collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular per。GRE tip: "dossier" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the dossier of X; a sense / degree / lack of dossier; amid / despite dossier Sentence frame: The debate turns on the dossier of ______. （空格填入與「卷宗｜教學補註：a collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular per」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a dossier in that debate. （卷宗）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dote
溺愛｜教學補註：be foolish or senile due to old age
英文釋義：be foolish or senile due to old age; shower with love; show excessive affection for
派生詞：dotard n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to be foolish or senile due to old age。中文錨點：溺愛｜教學補註：be foolish or senile due to old age。GRE tip: treat "dote" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to dote sth; refuse / choose / begin to dote; the doting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to dote ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「溺愛｜教學補註：be foolish or senile due to old age」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to dote what they had once defended. （溺愛）
詳細 · 紅寶書
double-cross
欺騙；出賣
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：欺騙；出賣。GRE tip: "double-cross" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the double-cross of X; a sense / degree / lack of double-cross; amid / despite double-cross Sentence frame: The debate turns on the double-cross of ______. （空格填入與「欺騙；出賣」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of double-cross is crucial to understanding the argument. （欺騙；出賣）
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doubtface
懷疑臉
英文釋義：懷疑臉
用法／搭配：考意錨點：懷疑臉
Example · TTS
On the exam, doubtface most nearly means a sense of "懷疑臉". （懷疑臉）
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doughty
勇敢堅毅
英文釋義：勇敢堅毅
用法／搭配：考意錨點：勇敢堅毅
Example · TTS
On the exam, doughty most nearly means a sense of "勇敢堅毅". （勇敢堅毅）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
dour
嚴厲的；陰沉的
英文釋義：stubbornly unyielding; ; ; ; - T.S.Eliot; harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance; ; ; ; - J.M.Barrie
相似詞：dogged, persistent, pertinacious, tenacious, unyielding, forbidding
相反詞：caducous, yielding, irresolute, unretentive, allow, permit
用法／搭配：核心義：stubbornly unyielding。中文錨點：嚴厲的；陰沉的。GRE tip: "dour" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a dour argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather dour; dour enough to... Sentence frame: Her dour ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「嚴厲的；陰沉的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The proverbially dour New England Puritan. （嚴厲的；陰沉的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
douse
熄滅；澆滅
英文釋義：put out, as of a candle or a light; wet thoroughly
相似詞：dowse, dip, duck, dunk, souse, plunge
派生詞：dousing n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to put out, as of a candle or a light。中文錨點：熄滅；澆滅。GRE tip: treat "douse" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to douse sth; refuse / choose / begin to douse; the dousing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to douse ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「熄滅；澆滅」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Douse the lights. （熄滅；澆滅）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800
dovish
adj. 愛好和平的
英文釋義：advocating peace
相似詞：pacific, irenic
派生詞：dovishness n.
用法／搭配：dovish faction 鴿派分子
Example · TTS
Consider this case: dovish faction. （愛好和平的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
dowdy
懶散的｜教學補註：British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that ...
英文釋義：British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970); deep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust
相似詞：Dowding, pandowdy, frumpy, frumpish
派生詞：dowdiness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle...。中文錨點：懶散的｜教學補註：British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that。GRE tip: "dowdy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the dowdy of X; a sense / degree / lack of dowdy; amid / despite dowdy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the dowdy of ______. （空格填入與「懶散的｜教學補註：British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clean and sunny but completely dowdy room. （懶散的）
詳細 · 救命800
downplay
v. 不予重視｜教學補註：minimize the significance of
英文釋義：minimize the significance of
相似詞：de-emphasize, understate, soft-pedal
相反詞：foreground, overstate, play up
用法／搭配：downplay the significance of the security 不重視安全的重要性
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to downplay the significance of the security. （不予重視）
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downtown
市中心
英文釋義：市中心
用法／搭配：主要結果放市中心，不放腳註。
Example · TTS
Keep primary results downtown, not in footnotes. （市中心）
詳細 · GRE3000
doyen
經驗豐富的人
英文釋義：a man who is the senior member of a group
相似詞：dean
用法／搭配：核心義：a man who is the senior member of a group。中文錨點：經驗豐富的人。GRE tip: "doyen" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the doyen of X; a sense / degree / lack of doyen; amid / despite doyen Sentence frame: The debate turns on the doyen of ______. （空格填入與「經驗豐富的人」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of doyen is crucial to understanding the argument. （經驗豐富的人）
詳細 · 紅寶書
drab
單調的；乏味的
英文釋義：a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown; lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
相似詞：dreary, sober, somber, sombre, olive-drab, blue
相反詞：intoxicated, playful
派生詞：drabness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown。中文錨點：單調的；乏味的。GRE tip: "drab" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the drab of X; a sense / degree / lack of drab; amid / despite drab Sentence frame: The debate turns on the drab of ______. （空格填入與「單調的；乏味的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Life was drab compared with the more exciting life style overseas. （單調的；乏味的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
draconian
adj. 十分嚴厲的
英文釋義：very strict
相似詞：rigorous, stringent, severe
相反詞：lax, lenient
派生詞：Draco n.
用法／搭配：draconian regulation 嚴厲的法規
Example · TTS
Draconian measures. （十分嚴厲的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
drain
排水；耗盡
英文釋義：排水；耗盡
用法／搭配：會議會排乾分析注意力。
Example · TTS
Meetings can drain analytic attention. （排水；耗盡）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
drawl
慢吞吞地說
英文釋義：a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels; lengthen and slow down or draw out
派生詞：drawler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels。中文錨點：慢吞吞地說。GRE tip: "drawl" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the drawl of X; a sense / degree / lack of drawl; amid / despite drawl Sentence frame: The debate turns on the drawl of ______. （空格填入與「慢吞吞地說」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Drawl one's vowels. （慢吞吞地說）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
drawn
憔悴的；蒼白的
英文釋義：cause to move by pulling; get or derive
相似詞：pull, draw, force, reap, trace, line
相反詞：deposit, push, repel
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to move by pulling。中文錨點：憔悴的；蒼白的。GRE tip: treat "drawn" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to drawn sth; refuse / choose / begin to drawn; the drawning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to drawn ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「憔悴的；蒼白的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The participants in the experiment were drawn from a representative population. （憔悴的；蒼白的）
詳細 · 填空1300
dread
恐懼｜教學補註：fearful expectation or anticipation
英文釋義：fearful expectation or anticipation; be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
相似詞：apprehension, apprehensiveness, fear, awful, dire, direful
相反詞：fearlessness, nice
用法／搭配：核心義：fearful expectation or anticipation。中文錨點：恐懼｜教學補註：fearful expectation or anticipation。GRE tip: "dread" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the dread of X; a sense / degree / lack of dread; amid / despite dread Sentence frame: The debate turns on the dread of ______. （空格填入與「恐懼｜教學補註：fearful expectation or anticipation」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was. （恐懼）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
dreary
枯燥的；沉悶的
英文釋義：lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise; causing dejection
相似詞：drab, blue, dark, dingy, disconsolate, dismal
相反詞：day, light, consolable
派生詞：dreariness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise。中文錨點：枯燥的；沉悶的。GRE tip: "dreary" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a dreary argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather dreary; dreary enough to... Sentence frame: Her dreary ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「枯燥的；沉悶的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A series of dreary dinner parties. （枯燥的；沉悶的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
drench
溼透｜教學補註：drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
英文釋義：drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged; force to drink
相似詞：swamp, imbrue, douse, dowse, soak, sop
相反詞：undercharge
用法／搭配：核心義：to drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged。中文錨點：溼透｜教學補註：drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged。GRE tip: treat "drench" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to drench sth; refuse / choose / begin to drench; the drenching of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to drench ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「溼透｜教學補註：drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The war drenched the country in blood. （溼透）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
drift
漂移
英文釋義：漂移
用法／搭配：注意跨波次共變數漂移。
Example · TTS
Watch for covariate drift across waves. （漂移）
詳細 · 紅寶書
drip
滴｜教學補註：flowing in drops
英文釋義：flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid; the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop
相似詞：trickle, dribble, dripping, drop
相反詞：attend to, recuperate, sharpen
派生詞：drippy adj., drippings n.
用法／搭配：核心義：flowing in drops。中文錨點：滴｜教學補註：flowing in drops。GRE tip: "drip" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the drip of X; a sense / degree / lack of drip; amid / despite drip Sentence frame: The debate turns on the drip of ______. （空格填入與「滴｜教學補註：flowing in drops」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
There's a drip through the roof. （滴）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
drivel
糊塗話｜教學補註：a worthless message
英文釋義：a worthless message; saliva spilling from the mouth
相似詞：garbage, drool, dribble, slobber, slabber, slaver
派生詞：driveller n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a worthless message。中文錨點：糊塗話｜教學補註：a worthless message。GRE tip: "drivel" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the drivel of X; a sense / degree / lack of drivel; amid / despite drivel Sentence frame: The debate turns on the drivel of ______. （空格填入與「糊塗話｜教學補註：a worthless message」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of drivel is crucial to understanding the argument. （糊塗話）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b01 補錄
drizzle
毛毛雨
英文釋義：毛毛雨
用法／搭配：考意錨點：毛毛雨
Example · TTS
On the exam, drizzle most nearly means a sense of "毛毛雨". （毛毛雨）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
droll
adj. 搞笑的｜教學補註：odd and amusing
英文釋義：odd and amusing
相似詞：ludicrous
派生詞：drollness n.逗逼
用法／搭配：droll stories 搞笑的故事
Example · TTS
A droll little man with a quiet tongue-in-cheek kind of humor. （搞笑的）
詳細 · GRE3000
drone
混日子；低沉的說
英文釋義：stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen; an unchanging intonation
相似詞：monotone, droning, dawdler, laggard, lagger, trailer
相反詞：nonmonotonic
派生詞：droning n.
用法／搭配：核心義：stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen。中文錨點：混日子；低沉的說。GRE tip: "drone" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the drone of X; a sense / degree / lack of drone; amid / despite drone Sentence frame: The debate turns on the drone of ______. （空格填入與「混日子；低沉的說」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The harmonium was droning on. （混日子；低沉的說）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
droop
低垂的；萎靡的
英文釋義：a shape that sags; droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
相似詞：sag, swag, flag, loll, wilt
派生詞：droopy adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a shape that sags。中文錨點：低垂的；萎靡的。GRE tip: "droop" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the droop of X; a sense / degree / lack of droop; amid / despite droop Sentence frame: The debate turns on the droop of ______. （空格填入與「低垂的；萎靡的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of droop is crucial to understanding the argument. （低垂的；萎靡的）
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drought
乾旱
英文釋義：乾旱
用法／搭配：考意錨點：乾旱
Example · TTS
On the exam, drought most nearly means a sense of "乾旱". （乾旱）
詳細 · 紅寶書
drub
打擊；棒打
英文釋義：beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
相似詞：cream, bat, clobber, thrash, lick
派生詞：drubbing n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight。中文錨點：打擊；棒打。GRE tip: treat "drub" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to drub sth; refuse / choose / begin to drub; the drubbing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to drub ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「打擊；棒打」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to drub what they had once defended. （打擊；棒打）
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dubiety
懷疑
英文釋義：懷疑
用法／搭配：考意錨點：懷疑
Example · TTS
On the exam, dubiety most nearly means a sense of "懷疑". （懷疑）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
ductile
可塑的；易導引成形的
英文釋義：可塑的；易導引成形的
用法／搭配：具延展性的制度能適應而不破裂。
Example · TTS
Ductile institutions adapt without breaking. （可塑的；易導引成形的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
dulcet
悅耳的｜教學補註：extremely pleasant in a gentle way
英文釋義：extremely pleasant in a gentle way; pleasing to the ear
相似詞：honeyed, mellifluous, mellisonant, sweet
相反詞：dry, salty, sour
用法／搭配：核心義：extremely pleasant in a gentle way。中文錨點：悅耳的｜教學補註：extremely pleasant in a gentle way。GRE tip: "dulcet" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a dulcet argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather dulcet; dulcet enough to... Sentence frame: Her dulcet ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「悅耳的｜教學補註：extremely pleasant in a gentle way」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The most dulcet swimming on the most beautiful and remote beaches. （悅耳的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
dull
遲鈍的
英文釋義：遲鈍的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：遲鈍的
Example · TTS
On the exam, dull most nearly means a sense of "遲鈍的". （遲鈍的）
詳細 · GRE3000
dullard
笨蛋｜教學補註：a person who is not very bright
英文釋義：a person who is not very bright; a person who evokes boredom
相似詞：stupid, stupe, dolt, pudden-head, pillock, bore
相反詞：intelligent, smart, interest
派生詞：dull v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a person who is not very bright。中文錨點：笨蛋｜教學補註：a person who is not very bright。GRE tip: "dullard" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the dullard of X; a sense / degree / lack of dullard; amid / despite dullard Sentence frame: The debate turns on the dullard of ______. （空格填入與「笨蛋｜教學補註：a person who is not very bright」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a dullard in that debate. （笨蛋）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
dupe
欺騙
英文釋義：欺騙
用法／搭配：考意錨點：欺騙
Example · TTS
On the exam, dupe most nearly means a sense of "欺騙". （欺騙）
詳細 · 紅寶書
duplicitous
欺騙的；兩面派的
英文釋義：marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another; - Israel Zangwill; ; - W.M.Thackeray
相似詞：ambidextrous, deceitful, double-dealing, Janus-faced, two-faced, double-faced
相反詞：honest, candid
派生詞：duplicity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of ano...。中文錨點：欺騙的；兩面派的。GRE tip: "duplicitous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a duplicitous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather duplicitous; duplicitous enough to... Sentence frame: Her duplicitous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「欺騙的；兩面派的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her duplicitous approach to the evidence. （欺騙的；兩面派的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
duplicity
口是心非；雙面
英文釋義：口是心非；雙面
用法／搭配：預註冊口是心非摧毀信任。
Example · TTS
Duplicity in preregistration destroys trust. （口是心非；雙面）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
duress
強迫；監禁
英文釋義：compulsory force or threat
用法／搭配：核心義：compulsory force or threat。中文錨點：強迫；監禁。GRE tip: "duress" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the duress of X; a sense / degree / lack of duress; amid / despite duress Sentence frame: The debate turns on the duress of ______. （空格填入與「強迫；監禁」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Confessed under duress. （強迫；監禁）
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dusk
黃昏
英文釋義：黃昏
用法／搭配：考意錨點：黃昏
Example · TTS
On the exam, dusk most nearly means a sense of "黃昏". （黃昏）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
dustybook
塵書
英文釋義：塵書
用法／搭配：考意錨點：塵書
Example · TTS
On the exam, dustybook most nearly means a sense of "塵書". （塵書）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
dwindle
逐漸變少
英文釋義：逐漸變少
用法／搭配：考意錨點：逐漸變少
Example · TTS
On the exam, dwindle most nearly means a sense of "逐漸變少". （逐漸變少）
詳細 · GRE3000
dyspeptic
消化不良的
英文釋義：a person suffering from indigestion; suffering from dyspepsia
相似詞：atrabilious, bilious, liverish
派生詞：dyspepsia n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a person suffering from indigestion。中文錨點：消化不良的。GRE tip: "dyspeptic" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the dyspeptic of X; a sense / degree / lack of dyspeptic; amid / despite dyspeptic Sentence frame: The debate turns on the dyspeptic of ______. （空格填入與「消化不良的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a dyspeptic in that debate. （消化不良的）