Word · Frequency #33102

decorous

/ˈdekərəs/

adjective

有礼貌的；高雅的；端正的

核心释义

characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct

1.
行为、举止等被认为是得体的、合适的、符合标准的；得体的
Marked by behaviour, manners, etc., regarded as proper, tasteful, and in accordance with accepted standards; becoming, seemly.
2.
以礼貌、尊严和良好品味为特征的
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
3.
符合习俗或礼仪的
according with custom or propriety

行为、举止等被认为是得体的、合适的、符合标准的；得体的；以礼貌、尊严和良好品味为特征的；符合习俗或礼仪的；有礼貌的；高雅的

She maintained a decorous silence during the heated debate.

在激烈的辩论中，她保持着得体的沉默。

用法提示：形容词“decorous”修饰名词“silence”，表示“得体的”。

His decorous behavior at the formal dinner impressed everyone.

他在正式晚宴上得体的举止给所有人留下了深刻印象。

用法提示：形容词“decorous”作定语修饰“behavior”，表示“得体的”。

The children were taught to be decorous in public places.

孩子们被教导在公共场所要举止得体。

用法提示：形容词“decorous”作表语，描述主语“children”的状态。

the tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme

那次密谈极为得体。

Her demeanor was decorous at the formal dinner.

她在正式晚宴上的举止十分得体。