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单词 respectable
释义 re·spect·able
I. \rə̇ˈspektəbəl, rēˈs-\ adjective
Etymology: respect (II) + -able
1. : worthy of note : having claims to consideration : of consequence
 < everything relating to bulls is popular and respectable in Thebes — P.B.Shelley >
2. : worthy of esteem or deference : estimable, respected
 < a highly respectable authority >
3.
 a. : decent in behavior or character : morally estimable
  < a respectable innkeeper >
 b. : exhibiting respect for the decencies or proprieties : conventionally correct in conduct
  < many persons find it easier to be good than respectable >
4. : being such to a significant degree : tolerable: as
 a. : fair in size or quantity
  < a respectable amount >
  < a respectable volume of work >
 b. : moderately good : pleasing but not exceptional
  < a house with a respectable view >
  < a respectable performance >
5. : decent in appearance or standing : presentable
 < a respectable coat >
 < a respectable address >
re·spect·able·ness \-nə̇s\ noun -es
re·spect·ably \-blē, -bli\ adverb
II. noun
(-s)
: a respectable person
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