| 单词 | decency |
| 释义 | decency /dee"seuhn see/, n. , pl. decencies. 1. the state or quality of being decent. 2. conformity to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc. 3. decencies, a. the recognized standards of decent or proper behavior; proprieties: The least you can expect from them is some respect for the decencies. b. the requirements or amenities for decent or comfortable living: to be able to afford the decencies. [1560-70; < L decentia comeliness, decency, equiv. to decent- (s. of decens) fitting (see DECENT) + -ia n. suffix] Syn. 2. decorum, respectability, gentility. |
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