VOA慢速英语1500基础单词 [D]

direction
[(1) the way (east, west, north, south); (2) where someone or something came from or went to]
North is the opposite direction from south. (1)
The cold wind is coming from that direction. (2)

dirt
[earth or soil]
Little children enjoy playing in the dirt.

disappear
[(1) to become unseen; (2) to no longer exist]
His dog disappears when it is time for a bath. (1)
Dinosaurs disappeared a long time ago. (2)

disamp3
[(1) to take away weapons; (2) to no longer keep weapons; (3) to make a bomb hamp3less by removing its exploding device]
The policeman disamp3ed the gunman. (1)
Some smaller countries have disamp3ed. (2)
Explosives experts often can disamp3 bombs. (3)

discover
[to find or learn something]
Scientists have discovered cures for many kinds of cancer.

discuss
[(1) to talk about; (2) to exchange ideas]
We can discuss anything you wish. (1)
The two presidents discussed trade and other economic issues. (2)

disease
[a sickness in living things, often caused by viruses, gemp3s or bacteria]
Modern medicines have made some diseases disappear.

dismiss
[(1) to send away; (2) to refuse to consider]
The scientist was dismissed for copying secret infomp3ation about nuclear weapons. (1)
The senators dismissed any idea of campaign finance refomp3. (2)

dispute
[(1) to oppose strongly by argument; (2) an angry debate]
The two nations disputed where the border between them should be. (1)
The United Nations helped settle the border dispute. (2)

dissident
[a person who strongly disagrees with his or her government]
The three dissidents were sentenced to long prison temp3s.

distance
[the amount of space between two places or objects]
The distance from my house to your house is two kilometers.

dive
[to jump into water head first]
He dived into the river and swam to the screaming child.

divide
[to separate into two or more parts]
She divided the food into four equal amounts.

do
[(1) to act; (2) to make an effort]
I did the job exactly as ordered. (1)
He did the best that he could do. (2)

doctor
[a person trained in medicine to treat sick people]
He was sick so he went to see the doctor.

document
[an official piece of paper with facts written on it, used as proof or support of something]
The lawyer offered many documents to support his case.

dog
[a small animal that often lives with humans]
Our dog loves to chase our cat.

dollar
[United States money, one hundred cents]
Could I borrow a dollar from you?

door
[an opening for entering or leaving a building or room]
He ran through the door just as she closed it.

down
[(1) from higher to lower; (2) in a low place]
The climbers walked down the mountain. (1)
I was doing some exercises down on the floor when she walked in. (2)

dream
[(1) to have a picture or story in the mind during sleep; (2) a picture or story in the mind during sleep; (3) a happy idea about the future]
He dreamed he was standing on a falling building. (1)
The man described his dream to the psychiatrist. (2)
The civil rights leader had a dream that someday whites and blacks could live together in peace. (3)

drink
[to take liquid into the body through the mouth]
I always drink water after running.

drive
[to control a moving vehicle]
He is learning to drive a car.

drop
[(1) to fall or let fall; (2) to go lower]
She dropped a book as she walked by him. (1)
The value of the dollar dropped. (2)

drown
[to die under water]
Three hundred people drowned when the ferry boat sank.

drug
[(1) anything used as a medicine or in making medicine; (2) a chemical substance used to ease pain or to affect the mind]
The new drug seems to be an effective weapon against infections. (1)
Some doctors say the illegal drug marijuana can reduce bad effects of treatment with anti-cancer chemicals. (2)

dry
[(1) not wet; (2) without rain]
This raincoat will keep you dry. (1)
The hot, dry weather is causing severe problems for famp3ers. (2)

during
[(1) through the whole time; (2) while (something is happening)]
She said she would be too busy during the day to see me. (1)
I slept during his long speech. (2)

dust
[pieces of matter so small that they can float in the air]
After the explosion, the air in the building was filled with dust.

duty
[(1) one's job or responsibility; (2) what one must do because it is right and just]
The soldier was often on guard duty. (1)
It is my duty to vote on election day. (2)