figurative. A person seen as a source of support or stability; esp. one of the main supporters of some principle or institution, as pillar of the est…
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| 释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > reputation > good repute > reputability or honourableness > [noun] > respectability > person (9) pillarc1330 figurative. A person seen as a source of support or stability; esp. one of the main supporters of some principle or institution, as pillar of the est… barona1400 In foreign use applied in respect or honour to any man, also to Christ and the saints. Christian1693 colloquial. A person who is respectable, decent, refined, or civilized. Now chiefly archaic. respectable1770 A respectable person. Usually in plural. respectability1837 A respectable person. square John1934 an upright, respectable person; spec. one who is not a drug-addict. Subcategories:— collectively (2) — woman (1) |
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