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单词 acceptable
释义 ac·cept·able
I. \ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷təbəl\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin acceptabilis, from Latin acceptare + -abilis -able
1. : capable or worthy of being accepted
 < no compromise could ever be acceptable >
: satisfactory
 < acceptable living conditions >
: conforming to or equal to approved standards
 < acceptable English usage >
2.
 a. : welcome, pleasing
  < compliments … are always acceptable to ladies — Jane Austen >
 b. : barely satisfactory or adequate
  < performances varied from excellent to acceptable >
ac·cept·ably \-blē, -i\ adverb
II. adjective
: capable of being endured : tolerable
 < maximum acceptable damage from nuclear attack >
 < an acceptable level of risk >
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