英语单词

decorous是什么意思

decorous

英 ['dek(ə)rəs] 美 ['dɛkərəs]
  • adj. 有礼貌的,高雅的;端正的

英文词源


decorous (adj.)
1660s, from Latin decorus "becoming, seemly, fitting, proper," from decus (genitive decoris) "ornament" (see decorate). Related: Decorously; decorousness.

双语例句


1. They go for decorous walks every day in parks with their nanny.
他们每天都和保姆一起在公园里散步,表现得很有教养。

来自柯林斯例句

2. He gave his wife a decorous kiss.
他给了他太太得体的一吻.

来自《简明英汉词典》

3. For a gentleman there are only two decorous states , absolute poverty or overpowering wealth.
对于一个有身份的人来说,只有两种正派的情况:特别贫困或极其富裕.

来自辞典例句

4. And fattened as on a decorous honey - comb.
犹如在一个蜜蜂巢中长大的幸运儿.

来自互联网

5. The tete - a - tete was decorous in the extreme.
这次私下会面极为体面.

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