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de·cent

decent

 
 
pronunciation:
di snt
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: proper or suitable.
恰当得体的
In some parts of the world, it is not considered decent for a woman to show her hair in public.在世界的有些地区,妇女在公共场所露出头发是不恰当得体的。
synonyms:
appropriate, proper, suitable
antonyms:
improper, indecent, nasty, obscene, vulgar
similar words:
respectable
definition 2: fairly good; satisfactory.
相当好的
She is a decent cook but will never be a chef.她是个相当好的厨子,但永远成不了一名厨师。
synonyms:
acceptable, adequate, satisfactory
similar words:
fair, good, moderate, reasonable, respectable, sufficient
definition 3: kind and thoughtful.
体贴的
It was decent of him to help me carry the groceries.他帮我拿食品杂货,很是体贴。
synonyms:
considerate, kind, thoughtful
antonyms:
inconsiderate, unkind
similar words:
courteous, generous, good, obliging
derivations: decently (adv.), decentness (n.)