respectable

• 形容某人或某事物体面、正派、值得尊重的，也可指质量、数量或水平尚可、还过得去的。

Describes someone or something that is considered proper, decent, or worthy of respect.

1. Socially acceptableB2formal

   Having or showing standards of behavior that are considered morally correct and acceptable by society.

   体面的

   • He comes from a very respectable family.
   • She always dresses in a respectable manner for work.
   • They run a respectable business in the community.

   同义词admirabledecentestimablehonorableprincipledproperreputableuprightworthy

   反义词disgracefuldisreputableimpropershamefulunrespectableunseemly

2. Deserving of respectB2formal

   Worthy of being admired or esteemed because of good qualities or achievements.

   可敬的

   • Her years of charity work make her a truly respectable person.
   • The professor is a respectable figure in the field of physics.
   • He earned a respectable reputation through his honest dealings.

   同义词admirablecommendablecreditableestimablehonorablelaudablemeritoriouspraiseworthyreputableworthy

   反义词contemptibledespicabledishonorabledisreputableshamefulunworthy

3. Considerable in amountC1formal

   Fairly large in size, amount, or degree; significant.

   可观的

   • They made a respectable profit from the investment.
   • The company has a respectable number of employees.
   • She received a respectable salary for her position.

   同义词ampleconsiderabledecentfairgoodlyreasonablesignificantsizablesubstantialtolerable

   反义词insignificantmeagerpaltrytrivial