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decent是什么意思

decent

英[ˈdiːsnt] 美[ˈdiːsnt]

adj. 像样的，得体的，正派的；

副词：decently;

同义词

adj.
decent的同义词之：体面的;合乎礼仪的
proper right correct respectable
decent的同义词之：像样的;还不错的
good enough fit suitable adequate
decent的同义词之：其他释义
kind aboveboard fit virtuous worthy good pure right respectable chaste proper correct suitable adequate tolerable ethical fitting

反义词

adj.
decent的反义词之：正派的;文雅的
vulgar indecent coarse
decent的反义词之：其他释义
vulgar coarse shabby obscene indecent

词组

do the decent thing
take the most honourable or appropriate course of action, even if is not necessarily in one's own interests 做有体面的事

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ADJ

像样的;尚好的;过得去的

Decent is used to describe something which is considered to be of an acceptable standard or quality.
例句
Nearby is a village with a decent pub... 附近的村子里有一家还不错的酒馆。 He didn't get a decent explanation... 他没有得到一个像样的解释。
ADJ

合宜的;得体的;适当的;正当的

Decent is used to describe something which is morally correct or acceptable.
例句
But, after a decent interval, trade relations began to return to normal... 但是适当地间断一段时间后，贸易关系开始恢复正常。 She watched his face, as the coffin was lowered into the ground. As soon as it was decent, he plunged through the crowd towards the cars. 棺材慢慢放入墓穴时她一直注视着他的脸。礼仪许可的时间一到，他便挤过人群走向那些车子。
ADJ-GRADED

（人）正派的，正直的，规矩的

Decent people are honest and behave in a way that most people approve of.
例句
The majority of people around here are decent people... 这里的大多数人都很正派。 The jury will see what a decent guy he is. 陪审团将会认识到他是一个多么正派的人。
PHRASE

做（不想做但）应该做的事

If you say that someone should do the decent thing, you mean that they should do something which they do not really want to do, but which you think they ought to do.
例句
He should do the decent thing and resign. 他应该识时务地辞职。

英汉词典释义

adj.
人或行为举止正派的；公平的；合乎礼节的
I didn't have a decent dress for the dance. 我没有参加舞会的合适的衣服。 Those tight trousers of yours aren't very decent! 你那条紧身裤真不雅观！
像样的, 过得去的, 体面的，相当不错的，尚好的
It is not decent to do so. 这样做是有失体统的。
令人满意的, 相当好的
He earns a decent wage. 他挣一份很不错的工资。
1 合宜的；适当的 2 穿好了衣服的；适宜于见人的
有礼貌的，正经的；严肃的；高雅的；简洁朴实的；不猥亵的
正派的，名声好的；可尊敬的，值得敬重的
充裕的，足够的；相当好的，还不错的；还好的，过得去的，尚可的
[口语]公平的；大方的；和蔼的，和气的；宽容的，宽宏大量的；好心的；乐于助人的
相当漂亮的

英英词典释义

Adjective
1. socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous;
"from a decent family""a nice girl"
2. according with custom or propriety;
"her becoming modesty""comely behavior""it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money""a decent burial""seemly behavior"
3. conforming to conventions of sexual behavior;
"speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd"- George Santayana
4. enough to meet a purpose;
"an adequate income""the food was adequate""a decent wage""enough food""food enough"
5. decently clothed;
"are you decent?"
6. observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress;
"a modest neckline in her dress""though one of her shoulder straps had slipped down, she was perfectly decent by current standards"
Adverb
1. in the right manner;
"please do your job properly!""can't you carry me decent?"