新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

decent

英  [ˈdiːsənt]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1像样的

    Decent is used to describe something which is considered to be of an acceptable standard or quality.

    近义词

    reasonable

    双语例句

    例:

    He didn't get a decent explanation.

    他没有得到一个合理的解释。

    2合宜的

    Decent is used to describe something which is morally correct or acceptable.

    近义词

    respectable

    双语例句

    例:

    But, after a decent interval, trade relations began to return to normal.

    但是在适当地间断了一段时间之后,贸易关系开始恢复正常。

    3正直的

    Decent people are honest and behave in a way that most people approve of.

    近义词

    upright

    双语例句

    例:

    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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