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respectable

英 [rɪˈspektəbl]

美 [rɪˈspektəbl]

adj.  体面的; 得体的; 值得尊敬的; 相当好的; 不丢面子的

复数:respectables 

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Collins.2 / BNC.4946 / COCA.7353

同义词辨析

respectablerespectedrespectful【导航词义:尊敬的】

respectableadj. 值得尊敬的
〔辨析〕
指因品质、行为等高尚而应该得到他人尊敬的。
〔例证〕
respectable motives
高尚的动机
According to his students, he is a hard-working and respectable teacher.
在学生眼里,他是一位勤勉可敬的老师。
respectedadj. 受尊敬的
〔辨析〕
指因取得的成就而受人敬重的。
〔例证〕
He's one of the most respected basketball players in the last decade.
他是过去10年中最受尊敬的篮球运动员之一。
She was a widely respected commentator.
她是一位广受尊敬的评论员。
respectfuladj. 尊敬的,恭敬的
〔辨析〕
指对某人或某事物表示尊敬或敬意的。
〔例证〕
They stood in respectful silence.
他们安静地站着,以示尊敬。
He was always respectful of his daughter's independence.
他一向尊重女儿的独立。

牛津词典

    adj.

    • 体面的;得体的;值得尊敬的
      considered by society to be acceptable, good or correct
      1. a highly respectable neighbourhood
        非常体面的社区
      2. a respectable married man
        正派的已婚男子
      3. Go and make yourself look respectable.
        去把自己弄得体面点儿。
    • 相当好的;不丢面子的
      fairly good; that there is not reason to be ashamed of
      1. a perfectly respectable result
        非常好的结果

    柯林斯词典

    • ADJ-GRADED 体面的;可敬的;正派的
      Someone or something that isrespectableis approved of by society and considered to be morally correct.
      1. 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。
      2. It was a highly respectable and what was called an 'old-fashioned' hotel situated not far from Piccadilly.
        这是一家非常体面的“老式”旅馆,坐落在离皮卡迪利广场不远的地方。
    • ADJ-GRADED 好的;可观的;令人满意的
      You can say that something isrespectablewhen you mean that it is good enough or acceptable.
      1. ...investments that offer respectable rates of return...
        回报率可观的投资
      2. At last I have something respectable to wear!
        我终于可以穿上体面的衣服了!

    英英释义

    adj

    • large in amount or extent or degree
      1. it cost a considerable amount
      2. a goodly amount
      3. received a hefty bonus
      4. a respectable sum
      5. a tidy sum of money
      6. a sizable fortune
      Synonym:goodlygoodishhealthyheftysizablesizeabletidy
    • deserving of esteem and respect
      1. all respectable companies give guarantees
      2. ruined the family's good name
      Synonym:estimablegoodhonorable
    • characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
      1. a respectable woman

    双语例句

    • His job is respectable and comfortable, thanks to his charm and good connections.
      他的工作是可敬的,舒适的,由于他的魅力和良好的连接。
    • Don't talk to a respectable old man like that.
      不要对一个可尊敬的老人那样讲话。
    • It was a highly respectable and what was called an 'old-fashioned' hotel situated not far from Piccadilly.
      这是一家非常体面的“老式”旅馆,坐落在离皮卡迪利广场不远的地方。
    • This change had made it respectable to be on the left.
      这一变化使得站在左派一边成了体面事。
    • Theirs is a respectable family.
      他们不是什么低三下四的人家。
    • Had I remained a respectable woman.
      让我做一个受尊敬的女人。
    • I assure you, I am quite respectable.
      向你保证,我是个很可靠的人。
    • He comes from a respectable family.
      他身家清白。
    • He is a respectable old man.
      他是个可敬的老人。
    • Using my intelligence and precision work to make you highly respectable also free and easy.
      以我的智慧和精工,裁剪你的尊贵和洒脱!