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

respectable

/rɪˈspɛktəb(ə)l

adjective

1Regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct: they thought the stage no life for a respectable lady...

And what makes it all the more bizarre is that this dark indictment of a racist and neurotic world was written by a respectable lady who was probably a pillar of that very society.
From the day that the crime was committed to the point of the sentencing and beyond, I began to make many changes into changing myself into a more respectable member of our society.
But one of the biggest issues facing the agencies is that these dealers appear to live ordinary lives and often embed themselves in so-called respectable society.

Synonyms

reputable, of good repute, upright, honest, honourable, trustworthy, above board, worthy, decent, good, virtuous, admirable, well bred, clean-living, proper, decorous;

genteel, accepted, presentable;

French comme il faut

1.1(Of a person’s appearance, clothes, or behaviour) decent or presentable: a perfectly respectable pair of pyjamas...

I'd have just enough time to get to the hotel, clean up, change into presentable, respectable clothes, and make my way to the bookstore.
In the time of Christ, a Roman could buy a respectable suit of clothes for about an ounce of gold coin.
Power Station scored twice in the later stages to give the final scoreline a respectable appearance.

2Of some merit or importance: a respectable botanical text...

Judged on its own merits it's a respectable attempt, but next to the other, it doesn't quite compete.
He had a good competition and placed a respectable fifth against established gymnasts.
That is an old established and plainly respectable principle.

2.1Adequate or acceptable in number, size, or amount: America’s GDP grew by a respectable 2.6 per cent...

I like her immensely, even though I harbor a respectable amount of fear every time I have to converse with her.
Capital appreciation has remained at a respectable 18 per cent for the past two years.
By 1891 the desertion rate had fallen to a more respectable 6.2 percent.

Synonyms

fairly good, passable, decent, fair, reasonable, presentable, moderately good, not bad;

substantial, considerable, ample, sizeable

informal not to be sneezed at, OK

Derivatives

respectably

/rɪˈspɛktəbli

/ adverb

[as submodifier]: an architecture of respectably high standards...

The acting, however, stands up pretty respectably.
She was respectably dressed, wearing what may have been a wedding ring, and had possibly had a child.
Years later, he retired respectably as a cashier.

单词	respectable
释义	respectable /rɪˈspɛktəb(ə)l / adjective 1Regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct: they thought the stage no life for a respectable lady... And what makes it all the more bizarre is that this dark indictment of a racist and neurotic world was written by a respectable lady who was probably a pillar of that very society. From the day that the crime was committed to the point of the sentencing and beyond, I began to make many changes into changing myself into a more respectable member of our society. But one of the biggest issues facing the agencies is that these dealers appear to live ordinary lives and often embed themselves in so-called respectable society. Synonyms reputable, of good repute, upright, honest, honourable, trustworthy, above board, worthy, decent, good, virtuous, admirable, well bred, clean-living, proper, decorous; genteel, accepted, presentable; French comme il faut 1.1(Of a person’s appearance, clothes, or behaviour) decent or presentable: a perfectly respectable pair of pyjamas... I'd have just enough time to get to the hotel, clean up, change into presentable, respectable clothes, and make my way to the bookstore. In the time of Christ, a Roman could buy a respectable suit of clothes for about an ounce of gold coin. Power Station scored twice in the later stages to give the final scoreline a respectable appearance. 2Of some merit or importance: a respectable botanical text... Judged on its own merits it's a respectable attempt, but next to the other, it doesn't quite compete. He had a good competition and placed a respectable fifth against established gymnasts. That is an old established and plainly respectable principle. 2.1Adequate or acceptable in number, size, or amount: America’s GDP grew by a respectable 2.6 per cent... I like her immensely, even though I harbor a respectable amount of fear every time I have to converse with her. Capital appreciation has remained at a respectable 18 per cent for the past two years. By 1891 the desertion rate had fallen to a more respectable 6.2 percent. Synonyms fairly good, passable, decent, fair, reasonable, presentable, moderately good, not bad; substantial, considerable, ample, sizeable informal not to be sneezed at, OK Derivatives respectably /rɪˈspɛktəbli / adverb [as submodifier]: an architecture of respectably high standards... The acting, however, stands up pretty respectably. She was respectably dressed, wearing what may have been a wedding ring, and had possibly had a child. Years later, he retired respectably as a cashier.
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