decent
adj
1
(a) proper; acceptable 適當的; 可接受的
We must provide decent housing for the poor. 我們必須為窮苦人提供適當的住房.
The hospital has no decent equipment. 這家醫院沒有像樣的設備.
He's done the decent thing and resigned. 他做了件體面的事, 辭職了.
(b) not likely to shock or embarrass others; modest 不致使別人吃驚或難堪的; 適度的; 得體的
That dress isn't decent. 那件連衣裙不夠體面.
(infml 口) Are you decent? ie Are you properly dressed? 你的穿戴得體嗎?
Never tell stories that are not decent, ie that are obscene. 切勿講不雅的故事. Cf 參看 indecent.
2 satisfactory; quite good 令人滿意的; 相當好的
earn a decent wage, living, etc 賺可觀的工資、 生活費等
That was quite a decent lunch. 那頓午餐相當不錯.
They're a decent firm to work for, ie They treat their employees well. 在那家公司工作挺不錯.
He's a thoroughly decent (ie honourable) man. 他是個極為正直的人.