英语词汇“pukka”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

in the sense of correct

Definition

in conformity with accepted standards

The use of the correct procedure is vital.

Synonyms

right,

standard,

regular,

appropriate,

acceptable,

strict,

proper,

precise

in the sense of decent

Definition

conforming to conventions of sexual behaviour

The book's protagonist is portrayed as respectable and decent.

Synonyms

respectable,

nice,

pure,

proper,

modest,

polite,

chaste,

presentable,

decorous

in the sense of decorous

Definition

polite, calm, and sensible in behaviour

The politician was wearing a suitably decorous expression.

Synonyms

proper,

becoming,

seemly,

fitting,

fit,

correct,

appropriate,

mannerly,

suitable,

decent,

polite,

sedate,

befitting,

well-behaved,

comely (archaic),

comme il faut

in the sense of dinkum

Definition

genuine or right

He was a fair dinkum bloke with no pretensions.

Synonyms

genuine,

honest,

natural,

frank,

sincere,

candid,

upfront (informal),

artless,

guileless

in the sense of formal

He wrote a very formal letter of apology.

Synonyms

serious,

stiff,

detached,

aloof,

official,

reserved,

correct,

conventional,

remote,

exact,

precise,

starched,

prim,

unbending,

punctilious (formal),

ceremonious

in the sense of genteel

Definition

respectable, polite, and well-bred

two ladies with genteel manners and voices

Synonyms

refined,

cultured,

mannerly,

elegant,

formal,

gentlemanly,

respectable,

polite,

cultivated,

courteous,

courtly,

well-bred,

ladylike,

well-mannered

in the sense of official

Definition

approved by or derived from authority

An official announcement is expected later today.

Synonyms

authorized,

approved,

formal,

sanctioned,

licensed,

proper,

endorsed,

warranted,

legitimate,

authentic,

ratified,

certified,

authoritative,

accredited,

bona fide,

signed and sealed,

ex officio,

ex cathedra,

straight from the horse's mouth (informal)

in the sense of on the level

Definition

sincere or genuine

There were moments where you wondered if anyone was on the level.

Synonyms

honest,

genuine,

sincere,

open,

straight,

fair,

square,

straightforward,

up front (slang),

dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal),

above board

in the sense of presentable

Definition

acceptable

His score had reached a presentable total.

Synonyms

satisfactory,

suitable,

decent,

acceptable,

proper,

good enough,

respectable,

not bad (informal),

tolerable,

passable,

O.K. or okay (informal)

in the sense of real

Definition

genuine

the smell of real leather

Synonyms

genuine,

authentic,

bona fide,

dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal)

单词	pukka
释义	Trends of pukka View usage for: pukka (pʌkə) adjective If you describe something or someone as pukka, you mean that they are real or genuine, and of good quality. [British, old-fashioned] ...a pukka English gentleman. Synonyms: proper, formal, smart, conventional More Synonyms of pukka More Synonyms of pukka pukka in British English or pucka (ˈpʌkə) adjective (esp in India) 1. properly or perfectly done, constructed, etc a pukka road 2. genuine pukka sahib Word origin C17: from Hindi pakkā firm, from Sanskrit pakva pukka in American English (ˈpʌkə) adjective 1. ANGLO-INDIAN good or first-rate of its kind 2. genuine; real Word origin Hindi pakka, ripe, of full weight, cooked < Sans pakva < IE base pekw-, to cook Examples of 'pukka' in a sentence pukka `I'll look after Mrs Masterson," he said, in his most pukka voice. Barnard, Robert POLITICAL SUICIDE (2002) And even pukka experiments in that sphere come up with variations. Hilton, John Buxton THE INNOCENTS AT HOME (A SUPERINTENDENT KENWORTHY NOVEL) (2002) As Patrick stares blankly at the rabbi, Rebecca's dad gets up and explains in his polished and pukka, but perceptibly unEnglish accent: Sean Thomas THE CHEEK PERFORATION DANCE (2002) 1 (adjective) in the sense of genuine Definition genuine or real He bought a pukka, rear-drive sports car. Synonyms genuine They are convinced the painting is genuine. official An official announcement is expected later today. authentic patterns for making authentic border-style clothing real the smell of real leather proper Two out of five people do not have a proper job. on the level (informal) There were moments where you wondered if anyone was on the level. bona fide We are happy to donate to bona fide charitable causes. dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal) He was a fair dinkum bloke with no pretensions. the real McCoy 2 (adjective) in the sense of proper Definition properly done, constructed, etc. a pukka English gentleman Synonyms proper In those days it was not thought proper for a woman to be on the stage. formal He wrote a very formal letter of apology. smart conventional conventional views decent The book's protagonist is portrayed as respectable and decent. posh (British, informal) respectable He came from a respectable middle-class family. correct The use of the correct procedure is vital. polite genteel two ladies with genteel manners and voices presentable His score had reached a presentable total. decorous The politician was wearing a suitably decorous expression. Additional synonyms in the sense of authentic Definition of undisputed origin or authorship patterns for making authentic border-style clothing Synonyms real, true, original, actual, pure, genuine, valid, faithful, undisputed, veritable, lawful, on the level (informal), bona fide, dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal), pukka, the real McCoy, true-to-life, live in the sense of bona fide Definition undertaken in good faith We are happy to donate to bona fide charitable causes. Synonyms genuine, real, true, legal, actual, legitimate, authentic, honest, veritable, lawful, on the level (informal), kosher (informal), dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal), the real McCoy in the sense of conventional conventional views Synonyms proper, conservative, correct, formal, respectable, bourgeois, genteel, staid, conformist, decorous, Pooterish Nearby words of pukka pugilist pugnacious puke pukka pull pull (or make) a long face pull a fast one on someone Synonyms of 'pukka' pukka Explore 'pukka' in the dictionary* Additional synonyms in the sense of correct Definition in conformity with accepted standards The use of the correct procedure is vital. Synonyms right, standard, regular, appropriate, acceptable, strict, proper, precise in the sense of decent Definition conforming to conventions of sexual behaviour The book's protagonist is portrayed as respectable and decent. Synonyms respectable, nice, pure, proper, modest, polite, chaste, presentable, decorous in the sense of decorous Definition polite, calm, and sensible in behaviour The politician was wearing a suitably decorous expression. Synonyms proper, becoming, seemly, fitting, fit, correct, appropriate, mannerly, suitable, decent, polite, sedate, befitting, well-behaved, comely (archaic), comme il faut in the sense of dinkum Definition genuine or right He was a fair dinkum bloke with no pretensions. Synonyms genuine, honest, natural, frank, sincere, candid, upfront (informal), artless, guileless in the sense of formal He wrote a very formal letter of apology. Synonyms serious, stiff, detached, aloof, official, reserved, correct, conventional, remote, exact, precise, starched, prim, unbending, punctilious (formal), ceremonious in the sense of genteel Definition respectable, polite, and well-bred two ladies with genteel manners and voices Synonyms refined, cultured, mannerly, elegant, formal, gentlemanly, respectable, polite, cultivated, courteous, courtly, well-bred, ladylike, well-mannered in the sense of official Definition approved by or derived from authority An official announcement is expected later today. Synonyms authorized, approved, formal, sanctioned, licensed, proper, endorsed, warranted, legitimate, authentic, ratified, certified, authoritative, accredited, bona fide, signed and sealed, ex officio, ex cathedra, straight from the horse's mouth (informal) in the sense of on the level Definition sincere or genuine There were moments where you wondered if anyone was on the level. Synonyms honest, genuine, sincere, open, straight, fair, square, straightforward, up front (slang), dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal), above board in the sense of presentable Definition acceptable His score had reached a presentable total. Synonyms satisfactory, suitable, decent, acceptable, proper, good enough, respectable, not bad (informal), tolerable, passable, O.K. or okay (informal) in the sense of real Definition genuine the smell of real leather Synonyms genuine, authentic, bona fide, dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Additional synonyms in the sense of respectable Definition having good social standing or reputation He came from a respectable middle-class family. Synonyms honourable, good, respected, decent, proper, worthy, upright, admirable, honest, dignified, venerable, reputable, decorous, estimable
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