英语专八核心词汇学习:M开头的单词3

1.devastate：v. 摧毁，破坏，毁灭

I was devastated by the news of the crash.我获悉失事的消息感到十分震惊。

2.devious：a. 1. 迂回的，曲折的  2.不坦率的

He was as devious as his adversary was ruthless.他的对手冷酷, 他也同样阴险。

3.devise：v. 计划，设计

He hasdevised a scheme for making money.他想出一个赚钱的办法。

4.devolve：v. 把（权力、职责等）移交给

Upon his retirement, the business devolved on his son.他退休时, 生意由儿子接管。

5.devout：a. 虔诚的，衷心的

Thedevout man prayed daily.那位虔诚的男士每天都祈祷。

6.dexterity：n. 灵巧，熟练

7.diabetes：n. 糖尿病

8.dialectic(s)：n. 辩证法

9.diametrically：ad. 完全，全然

His character is diametrically opposed to mine.他的性格和我截然相反。

10.diarrhoea：n. 腹泻