GEPT Elementary
damage [ˋdæmɪdʒ] (v.) 損壞;損害
The storm damaged the house.
danger [ˋdendʒɚ] (n.) 危險
There is a danger of fire.
data [ˋdetə] (n.) 資料;數據
We collect data for our research.
dawn [dɔn] (n.) 黎明;破曉
The sun rises at dawn.
dead [dɛd] (adj.) 死的;無生命的
The plant is dead.
deal [dil] (n.) 交易;協議
We made a deal.
deal [dil] (v.) 處理;交易;發牌
I'll deal with the problem. / Deal the cards.
death [dɛθ] (n.) 死亡
His death was sudden.
debate [dɪˋbet] (v.) 辯論;討論
We debate the issue.
debt [dɛt] (n.) 債務;欠款
I have a debt to pay.
decision [dɪˋsɪʒən] (n.) 決定;決心
I made a decision.
decorate [ˋdɛkə͵ret] (v.) 裝飾
We decorate the room for Christmas.
decrease [dɪˋkris] (v.) 減少;降低
The price decreased.
deer [dɪr] (n.) 鹿(單複數同形)
A deer runs in the forest. / There are many deer in the park.
degree [dɪˋgri] (n.) 度數;程度;學位
The temperature is 30 degrees. / a high degree of difficulty / a bachelor's degree
delay [dɪˋle] (v.) 延遲;延誤
The flight was delayed.
deliver [dɪˋlɪvɚ] (v.) 遞送;交付
The mailman delivers letters.
democracy [dɪˋmɑkrəsɪ] (n.) 民主;民主制度
We live in a democracy.
democratic [͵dɛməˋkrætɪk] (adj.) 民主的
a democratic country
deny [dɪˋnaɪ] (v.) 否認;拒絕
He denied stealing the money. / She denied me the request.
department [dɪˋpɑrtmənt] (n.) 部門;科系
the English department / the sales department
depend [dɪˋpɛnd] (v.) 依靠;取決於
It depends on the weather.
describe [dɪˋskraɪb] (v.) 描述;形容
Can you describe the person?
desire [dɪˋzaɪr] (v.) 渴望;想要
I desire to travel the world.
dessert [dɪˋzɝt] (n.) 甜點
I like to eat dessert after dinner.
determine [dɪˋtɝmɪn] (v.) 決定;決心
I determine to study hard.
develop [dɪˋvɛləp] (v.) 發展;開發;沖洗(照片)
The city is developing quickly. / develop a new product / develop film
dial [ˋdaɪəl] (v.) 撥號
I dial the number.
diamond [ˋdaɪəmənd] (n.) 鑽石
She wears a diamond ring.
die [daɪ] (v.) 死亡
He died in an accident.
diet [ˋdaɪət] (n.) 飲食;節食
I eat a healthy diet. / I am on a diet.
difficulty [ˋdɪfɪ͵kʌltɪ] (n.) 困難
I have difficulty understanding this.
dig [dɪg] (v.) 挖掘
I dig a hole in the ground.
diligent [ˋdɪlədʒənt] (adj.) 勤奮的
He is a diligent student.
diplomat [ˋdɪplə͵mæt] (n.) 外交官
He is a diplomat.
direct [dəˋrɛkt] (adj.) 直接的
a direct flight
direction [dəˋrɛkʃən] (n.) 方向;指示
Which direction is north? / Follow the directions.
discover [dɪˋskʌvɚ] (v.) 發現
I discover a new place.
discuss [dɪˋskʌs] (v.) 討論
We discuss the problem.
discussion [dɪˋskʌʃən] (n.) 討論
We have a discussion about the plan.
dish [dɪʃ] (n.) 盤子;菜餚
Wash the dishes. / This is a delicious dish.
dish [dɪʃ] (v.)提出
I dish out the meal.
dishonest [dɪsˋɑnɪst] (adj.) 不誠實的
He is dishonest.
distance [ˋdɪstəns] (n.) 距離
What is the distance between the two cities?
distant [ˋdɪstənt] (adj.) 遙遠的
a distant country
divide [dəˋvaɪd] (v.) 分開;除
Divide the cake into four pieces. / Ten divided by two is five.
division [dəˋvɪʒən] (n.) 分開;部門;除法
the division of the company / division in math
dizzy [ˋdɪzɪ] (adj.) 頭暈的
I feel dizzy.
document [ˋdɑkjəmənt] (n.) 文件
This is an important document.
dollar [ˋdɑlɚ] (n.) 元(貨幣單位)
It costs ten dollars.
doubt [daʊt] (v.) 懷疑;不相信
I doubt he is telling the truth.
doughnut [ˋdonʌt] (n.) 甜甜圈
I like to eat doughnuts.
downtown [ˋdaʊnˋtaʊn] (n.) 市中心
I go downtown to shop.
dozen [ˋdʌzn] (n.) 一打(十二個)
a dozen eggs
dragon [ˋdrægən] (n.) 龍
Dragons are mythical creatures.
Dragon-boat Festival [ˋdrægən͵bot ˋfɛstəv!] (n.) 端午節
We eat rice dumplings on Dragon-boat Festival.
drama [ˋdrɑmə] (n.) 戲劇
I like to watch dramas.
drawer [ˋdrɔr] (n.) 抽屜
I put my clothes in the drawer.
dresser [ˋdrɛsɚ] (n.) 梳妝台;衣櫥
I put my clothes in the dresser.
drug [drʌg] (n.) 藥物;毒品
The doctor prescribes drugs. / He takes illegal drugs.
drugstore [ˋdrʌg͵stor] (n.) 藥局(美)
I buy medicine at the drugstore.
dryer [ˋdraɪr] (n.) 烘乾機;吹風機
I use a dryer to dry my clothes.
dumb [dʌm] (adj.) 啞的;愚笨的
He is dumb. / That's a dumb idea.
dumpling [ˋdʌmplɪŋ] (n.) 餃子
I like to eat dumplings.
duty [ˋdjutɪ] (n.) 責任;義務;稅
It is my duty to help you. / pay duty on imported goods