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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