deplore

[(1) to regret strongly; (2) to express sadness]

The United Nations deplored the latest violence in the Middle East. (1)

The President deplored the deaths in the ship explosion. (2)

deploy

[to move forces or weapons into positions for action]

The general deployed his forces along the border.

depression

[(1) severe unhappiness; (2) a period of reduced business and economic activity during which many people lose their jobs]

The doctor gave her medicine for her depression. (1)

The latest economic depression in the United States happened a long time ago. (2)

describe

[(1) to give a word picture of something; (2) to give details of something]

The young man described his home in the desert. (1)

The report described how the problem developed. (2)

desert

[a dry area of land]

Survival is difficult in the hot, dry desert.

design四级语法

[to plan or create plans for]

An architect designed my new home.

desire

[(1) to want very much; (2) to wish for]

After traveling for two weeks, Jim very much desired a meal cooked at home. (1)

If you could have anything you wanted, what would you desire? (2)

destroy

[(1) to break into pieces; (2) to end the existence of]

The earthquake destroyed many houses. (1)

His actions destroyed any trust between them. (2)

detail

[(1) a small part of something; (2) a small piece of information]

Lisa decided every detail of her wedding. (1)

I want to hear every detail of your story. (2)

develop

[(1) to grow; (2) to create; (3) to experience progress]

He is developing into a fine young man. (1)

The professor developed a new way to teach English. (2)

The country needed many years to develop an industrial economy. (3)

device

[a piece of equipment made for a special purpose]

The microwave cooker is a device I use every day.

dictator

[a ruler with complete power]

The people of Yugoslavia forced the dictator from power.

die

[(1) to become dead; (2) to stop living; (3) to end]

If you touch that wire you will die. (1)

The river died slowly as pollution increased. (2)

All hope died when the prison gate closed.(3)

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