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decorous

英 ['dek(ə)rəs] 美 ['dɛkərəs]

解释

adj. 有礼貌的，高雅的；端正的

※ 提供单词"decorous"的中文意思、发音示范及音标对照，中英文词源、例句和用法等。

英文词源

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

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例句和用法

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。

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

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.

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

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