respectable

[ri'spektəbl]

adj.值得尊重的, 体面的, 不错的, 可观的

a.

1. 值得尊敬的

Our new neighbors are very respectable people.

我们的新邻居是十分可敬的人。

2. 名声好的; 体面的

It is not respectable to spit on the sidewalk.

在人行道上吐痰是不文雅的。

3. (质、量等)不错的, 相当的, 可观的

a respectable sum of money

相当数目的一笔钱

n.

可敬的人; 正派的人[C][P1]

词形变化

副词: respectably | 名词: respectableness |

词义辨析

同义:

a.值得尊敬的

estimable  worthy  praiseworthy  honorable  honored  admirable  admired  respected  worthy of respect  esteemed  dignified  good  strong

a.名声好的

reputable  in good repute  reliable  dependable  honest  truthful  principled

a.谦恭的, 正派的, 纯洁的

proper  decent  pure  innocent  correct

a.满意的

tolerable  satisfactory  all right  fairly good

a.合适的

sizable  good-sized  substantial  considerable  fairly large  appreciable  

同义参见:

creditable  acceptable  aboveboard  moral  adorable  upright  bourgeois  

反义:

a.可尊敬的; 体面的

contemptible  despicable  dishonorable  

英英释义

形容词 respectable:

characterized by proper behavior or conventional conduct; worthy of respect

deserving of esteem and respect

同义词：estimable, good, honorable

large in amount or extent or degree

同义词：goodly, goodish, hefty, sizable, sizeable, tidy

补充

respectablerespectable英:[risˈpektəbl] 美:[rɪˈspɛktəbəl]adj.1.正派的; 文雅的; 高尚的He was respectable and no one questioned.他人格高尚, 没有人怀疑。2.体面的I must go and put on a clean shirt and make myself look respectable.我得去换件干净的衬衫, 让自己看上去体面些。

例句

1. She was a teacher and a respectable member of the community.她是名教师, 也是本社区受人尊敬的一员。 2. It was a highly respectable area to live in.那是一个很体面的居住区。 3. Her score was perfectly respectable.她的分数相当不错。 4. At last I have something respectable to wear!我终于有些像样的东西可以穿了！ 5. they thought the stage no life for a respectable lady.他们认为演戏不适合正派女人。 6. a perfectly respectable pair of pyjamas.多么体面的一套睡衣！。 7. a respectable botanical text.相当重要的植物学文章。 8. America's GDP grew by a respectable 2.6 per cent.美国的国内生产总值增长了2.6％，还算过得去。 9. [as submodifier]an architecture of respectably high standards.相当高标准的建筑。 10. a respectable family体面的家庭 11. He combed his hair and tried to look respectable for the interview.他把头发梳理整齐，想在面试时显得得体一点。 12. a respectable salary可观的薪酬 13. respectable people正派人 14. She comes from a very respectable family.她出身于一个非常体面的家庭。 15. wearing respectable clothes穿着体面的衣服 16. She makes a respectable [=decent] salary.她挣的薪水相当不错。 17. Her grades were respectable [=satisfactory] but not great.她的成绩还可以，但说不上优秀。 18. He has an air of respectability about him.他气度不凡。 19. He was respectably dressed.他穿着体面。