respectable

英 [rɪ'spektəb(ə)l] 美 [rɪ'spɛktəbl]
  • adj. 值得尊敬的;人格高尚的;相当数量的
  • n. 可敬的人

助记提示


re- + spect + -able.

英文词源


respectable (adj.)
"worthy of esteem," 1580s; see respect (v.) + -able. Sense of "having an honest reputation" is from 1755. That of "occupying a fairly good position in society" is c. 1800. Related: Respectably.

双语例句


1. He was now a teacher and a respectable member of the community.
他现在是一位教师,并且是社区内受人尊敬的一员。

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2. I have to prove myself as a respectable, balanced, person.
我必须证明自己是个正派、稳重的人。

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3. He depicted the town's respectable families in an unflattering light.
他在描述镇上体面人家时满是贬抑之词。

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4. At last I have something respectable to wear!
我终于可以穿上体面的衣服了!

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5. He came from a perfectly respectable middle-class family.
他出身于一个非常正派的中产阶级家庭。

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