criterion
標(biāo)準(zhǔn);準(zhǔn)則;規(guī)范
Only social practice can be the criterion of truth.
只有社會實踐才能是檢驗真理的唯一標(biāo)準(zhǔn)。
cumulative
累積的
It was a cumulative process.
這是一個積累的過程。
decentralize
使分散;使分權(quán)
The two major U.S. political parties are vast, sprawling, decentralized conglomerations of varied ideological positions whose members do not feel obliged to vote the way the party leaders tell them to do.
美國的兩大政黨是龐大的,沒有規(guī)則和分散的集合體,具有不同意識形態(tài)的政黨成員覺得沒有義務(wù)要遵從領(lǐng)袖的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)。
dedicate
致力;獻(xiàn)身
Dedicated to helping Beijing 2008 spread its theme of One World, One Dream to every continent, Fuwa reflect the deep desire of the Chinese people to reach out to the world in friendship through the Games.
為了向世界宣傳2008年北京奧運(yùn)會“同一個世界,同一個夢想”的主題,福娃反映出中國人民通過奧運(yùn)會向世界人民表達(dá)友好之情的愿望。
defective
有缺陷的;不完美的
May I return this machine if it's defective?
如果機(jī)器有問題,我可以退貨嗎?
deficient
不足的;不充分的
Our knowledge of the matter is deficient.
我們對這一問題的認(rèn)識時不充分的。
degrade
貶低;使……丟臉
I felt degraded by having to ask for money.
我不得不乞討,覺得有失尊嚴(yán)。
delicacy
美味;佳肴
Try this dish. It's a local delicacy.
嘗嘗這盤魚,這是當(dāng)?shù)孛朗场?/div>
deregulation
違反規(guī)定,反常
Liberalization and deregulation opened the way to the creation of broad, deep and liquid capital markets, and established the right environment to attract foreign firms and inward investment.
自由化和廢除舊制有助于創(chuàng)造廣闊、深入和流動的資本市場,建立能夠吸引外企和對內(nèi)投資的良好環(huán)境。
destiny
命運(yùn),定數(shù)
I don't know if we each have a destiny or if we're all just floating around accidentally like on a breeze but I think that maybe it's both.
我不知道,我們是都有各自的天命,還是只是在風(fēng)中茫然漂蕩。但是我想,也許兩者都有。
deviate
脫離;越軌
The teacher deviated from her custom and gave out no homework.
老師沒有像往常那樣布置家庭作業(yè)。
diffuse
擴(kuò)散;傳播
The clowns in the play are mainly to diffuse a feeling of happiness.
劇中的小丑主要是為了營造快樂分氛圍。
discontent
不滿
To Galbraith, materialism had gone mad and would breed discontent.
對加爾布雷斯來說,唯物主義瘋了,會滋生不滿。
diversion
轉(zhuǎn)移;分散注意力
Strangers and travelers were welcome sources of diversion, and brought news of the outside world.
陌生人和旅游者是受歡迎的消遣的來源,他們帶來外部世界的新聞。
doubtless
無疑地;確定地
Doubtless he'll be bringing his guitar, as usual.
毫無疑問地,他會像往常一樣帶上他的吉他。
drawback
缺點,不利條件
This is a good car; its only drawback is that it uses a lot of petrol.
這是一輛好車,唯一的缺點就是耗油。
duplicate
副本;復(fù)制品
If you lose your key, I can give you a duplicate.
如果你丟了你的鑰匙,我給你一把復(fù)制的鑰匙。