decent /ˈdiːsənt/ star2 CET4 TEM4

• 1.  

  ADJ（形容词） Decent is used to describe something which is considered to be of an acceptable standard or quality. 像样的

  例：

  He didn't get a decent explanation.

  他没有得到一个合理的解释。

• 2.  

  ADV（副词） decently 像样地

  例：

  The allies say they will treat their prisoners decently.

  同盟国家称他们将有分寸地对待战俘。

• 3.  

  ADJ（形容词） Decent is used to describe something which is morally correct or acceptable. 合宜的

  例：

  But, after a decent interval, trade relations began to return to normal.

  但是在一段适当的间断之后，贸易关系开始恢复正常。

• 4.  

  ADV（副词） decently 合宜地

  例：

  And can't you dress more decently – people will think you're a tramp.

  而且你不能穿得再体面些吗？人们会以为你是个流浪汉。

• 5.  

  ADJ（形容词） Decent people are honest and behave in a way that most people approve of. 正直的

  例：

  The majority of people around here are decent people.

  这儿的大多数人都是正派人。