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to expose the sham or falseness of
debut n.初次登台,初次露面
a first appearance
debut: <> farewell performance
decadent a. 衰落的,颓废的
marked by decay or decline
decadence <> wholesomeness
decant vt. 轻轻倒出,移入其他容器
to pour out, transfer, or unload as if by pouring
subterfuge:deceive:: decant:pour
decibel n. 分贝(音量的单位)
a unit for expressing the relative intensity of sounds on a scale from zero for the average least perceptible sound to about 130 for the average pain level
decibel : sound :: volt : electricity :: watt : power :: lumen:light
decipher vt. 译解,解释
a : to make out the meaning of despite indistinctness or obscurity
b : to interpret the meaning of
legible:decipher::??
decode vt. 解码,译解
to convert (as a coded message) into intelligible form
tacit : infer :: encoded : decode
decorum n.礼仪 propriety and good taste in conduct or appearance
miscalculation:judgment :: gaffe:decorum
decorum <> impropriety
decrepit adj. 衰老的,破旧的
wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
decrepit <> vigorous
dedication n. 奉献,致力,献辞
a devoting or setting aside for a particular purpose
bigot ::dedication ::rage: anger
zeal:dedication::{mesmeric:interest}
dabble <> dedicate / devote
default n. & v. 拖欠,违约,欠缺,默认,缺省
a failure to pay financial debts
default : pay :: yield : resist
deference n. 敬意,尊重
respect and esteem due a superior or an elder; also : affected or ingratiating regard for another's wishes
defer : leader :: admire : hero
deferential : offend :: scornful : respect
intransigent:acquiesce:: deferential : offend
frugal:penurious::deference:sycophant
impudent <>deferential/respectful
deficiency n. 缺乏,不足
an amount that is lacking or inadequate : SHORTAGE
surfeit <> deficiency
defile v.弄污,弄脏 n.(山间)小道
a narrow passage or gorge
precipice : steepness :: defile : narrowness
defoliate vt.vi. (使)落叶
to deprive of leaves especially prematurely
defoliate: tree:: insecticide: insect
defraud vt. 欺骗
to deprive of something by deception or fraud
deft adj. 灵巧的,熟练的(adeft)
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