decent
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Decent is used to describe something which is considered to be of an acceptable standard or quality. 像样的
He didn't get a decent explanation. 他没有得到一个合理的解释。
2. decentlyADV 像样地
The allies say they will treat their prisoners decently. 同盟国家称他们将有分寸地对待战俘。
3. ADJ Decent is used to describe something which is morally correct or acceptable. 合宜的
But, after a decent interval, trade relations began to return to normal. 但是在一段适当的间断之后,贸易关系开始恢复正常。
4. decentlyADV 合宜地
And can't you dress more decently – people will think you're a tramp. 而且你不能穿得再体面些吗?人们会以为你是个流浪汉。
5. ADJ Decent people are honest and behave in a way that most people approve of. 正直的
The majority of people around here are decent people. 这儿的大多数人都是正派人。
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decent /ˈdiːsənt/
剑桥词典
- socially acceptable or good
- All I need is a roof over my head and a decent meal .
- He seemed like a decent sort of a fellow .
- The law obliges companies to pay decent wages to their employees .
- I haven't had a decent night's sleep in years .
- The makers of the film will want to see a decent return on their investment . 返回 decent
正派的;体面的,正经的;像样的,相当不错的
Everyone should be entitled to a decent wage /standard of living . 人人都应该有权获得像样的工资/过上体面的生活。
I thought he was a decent person . 我以为他是个正派人物。
It was very decent (= kind ) of you to help . 你能帮忙,真是个大好人啊。
It made quite a decent-sized (= large ) hole . 它弄出了一个很大的洞。
After the recent scandal , the priest is expected to do the decent thing and resign from his position . 近来的丑闻过后,估计那个牧师会做该做的事,引咎辞职。
informal
dressed or wearing clothes
穿好衣服的
Are you decent yet ? 你穿好衣服了吗?
You can come in now, I'm decent. 我穿好衣服了,你可以进来了。
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