decent
/ˈdi:snt; `disnt/ adj
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(a) proper; acceptable 适当的; 可接受的
We must provide decent housing for the poor. 我们必须为穷苦人提供适当的住房.
The hospital has no decent equipment. 这家医院没有像样的设备.
He's done the decent thing and resigned. 他做了件体面的事, 辞职了.
(b) not likely to shock or embarrass others; modest 不致使别人吃惊或难堪的; 适度的; 得体的
That dress isn't decent. 那件连衣裙不够体面.
(infml 口) Are you decent? ie Are you properly dressed? 你的穿戴得体吗?
Never tell stories that are not decent, ie that are obscene. 切勿讲不雅的故事. Cf 参看 indecent.
2 satisfactory; quite good 令人满意的; 相当好的
earn a decent wage, living, etc 赚可观的工资、 生活费等
That was quite a decent lunch. 那顿午餐相当不错.
They're a decent firm to work for, ie They treat their employees well. 在那家公司工作挺不错.
He's a thoroughly decent (ie honourable) man. 他是个极为正直的人.