dp
dp — noun
1. a person who has been forced to leave their home because of war, conflict, or a
a person who has been forced to leave their home because of war, conflict, or a natural disaster, but has not crossed an international border
After the earthquake, thousands of DPs were housed in emergency shelters across the region.
DP = displaced person, used in humanitarian contexts
The Red Cross set up a camp to help DPs who had lost their homes in the flood.
Many DPs from the war zone were moved to safer areas by the United Nations.
Local families volunteered to host DPs in their homes during the crisis last winter.
- evacuee
more specific to people moved out of danger by authorities, often temporary
用法筆記
Often used in news reports and official documents about conflicts or disasters. The term is different from 'refugee', which refers to someone who crosses a national border.
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2. a play in baseball that results in two players from the batting team being calle
a play in baseball that results in two players from the batting team being called out during the same continuous action on the field
The shortstop fielded the ground ball and turned a smooth DP to end the inning.
DP = double play, used in baseball reporting
With a runner on first base, the pitcher hoped for a quick DP from the next batter.
The crowd roared when the second baseman started a DP from a sharp ground ball.
Hannah's coach taught her to turn a DP by stepping on second base and throwing to first.
A well-executed DP can completely change the direction of a baseball game.
- twin killing
informal baseball slang, much less common
用法筆記
Common in baseball broadcasts and sports news. Related verbs include 'turn a DP' and 'start a DP'.
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3. a professional degree that qualifies someone to work as a pharmacist, advising p
a professional degree that qualifies someone to work as a pharmacist, advising patients about medicines and preparing prescriptions
After completing her Pharm.D., Mira opened a pharmacy in her hometown near the hospital.
Pharm.D. = Doctor of Pharmacy, used in academic titles
The Pharm.D. programme requires four years of study after earning a bachelor's degree.
Dr. Kwame holds a Pharm.D. and works as a clinical pharmacist at a large teaching hospital.
Ada decided to pursue a Pharm.D. because she wanted to help patients manage their medications.
The university's Pharm.D. graduates are trained to work in both hospitals and local clinics.
用法筆記
Also written as Pharm.D. (with periods). This is a doctoral-level degree in the United States and some other countries, similar in length to medical training.
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4. a professional degree that qualifies someone to diagnose and treat medical condi
a professional degree that qualifies someone to diagnose and treat medical conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower leg
Dr. Rodrigo holds a D.P. and treats patients with foot and ankle problems at his clinic.
D.P. = Doctor of Podiatry, used in medical titles
After earning his D.P., Christopher opened a clinic that specialises in sports foot injuries.
The D.P. degree qualifies a doctor to perform surgery on the foot and ankle when needed.
Camille's podiatrist has a D.P. from a well-known medical school in the United States.
Patients with diabetes often visit a D.P. to check the health of their feet regularly.
用法筆記
Also written as D.P. or DPM (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine). Distinguish from sense 3 (Doctor of Pharmacy) — both use 'DP' but in different medical fields.
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5. the use of computers and software to collect, organise, store, and analyse infor
the use of computers and software to collect, organise, store, and analyse information in a useful way
The company's DP department handles all customer information with strict security measures.
DP = data processing, used in computing contexts
Bao works in the DP unit of the hospital, managing patient records and test results.
Modern DP tools can analyse large amounts of data much faster than humans ever could.
The new DP software helps the bank process loan applications in just a few hours.
Efficient DP is essential for any business that depends on accurate customer information.
- data management
broader term that includes storage, security, and organisation beyond just processing
- information processing
more formal, often used in academic contexts
用法筆記
Now largely replaced by broader terms like 'IT' or 'data management', but still used in some business and government contexts.
6. a number that indicates how many repeating molecular units are linked together i
a number that indicates how many repeating molecular units are linked together in a polymer chain, used to describe the material's properties
The DP of this plastic determines how strong and flexible the final product will be.
DP = degree of polymerization, used in chemistry
In the chemistry lab, Ravindra measured the DP of the polymer sample using a special machine.
A higher DP usually means the material is stronger and more resistant to heat damage.
The DP value tells scientists how many repeating units make up a single polymer chain.
The manufacturing process carefully controls the DP to achieve the desired quality of the plastic.
用法筆記
A highly technical term used mainly in polymer chemistry and materials science. Not found in general conversation.
7. the temperature at which water vapour in the air starts to turn into liquid wate
the temperature at which water vapour in the air starts to turn into liquid water, forming dew or fog
When the air temperature drops to the dew point, fog often forms in the early morning.
DP = dew point, used in weather contexts
Meteorologists measure the dew point to predict how humid or comfortable the air will feel.
The dew point tonight is eighteen degrees, so the air will feel very warm and sticky.
Élise checked the dew point before deciding to go hiking early in the mountains yesterday.
A high dew point means the air contains a lot of water vapour from recent rainfall.
用法筆記
Commonly used in weather forecasts and aviation. The higher the dew point, the more moisture the air holds.
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8. the person responsible for the visual look and camera work of a film, television
the person responsible for the visual look and camera work of a film, television show, or video production
The DP decided to use natural lighting for the beach scene in the film.
DP = director of photography, used in film credits
Daichi worked as the DP on a short film that won an award for best cinematography.
The film director and the DP discussed how to frame each scene before shooting began.
A skilled DP can make a low-budget film look visually stunning to the audience.
The DP chose a warm colour palette to give the film a nostalgic and gentle feeling.
- cinematographer
the standard full term, often used in film credits alongside 'DP'
用法筆記
Also called 'cinematographer'. The DP works closely with the film director to create the visual mood of each scene.