"decent" /ˈdiː.sənt/ adj. socially acceptable or good 正派的;体面的，正经的;像样的，相当不错的 Though the concept is a little dated, people of "decent society" are socially correct. They don't break the law, behave rudely, use impolite language, or wear inappropriate clothing. 虽然这个概念可能有点过时，但decent社会的人会正确地进行社交。他们不会违反法律，行为不粗鲁，不会使用不礼貌的语言，或穿着不合适的衣服。 Everyone should be entitled to a decent wage/standard of living. 人人都应该有权获得像样的工资/过上体面的生活。 After the recent scandal, the priest is expected to do the decent thing and resign from his position. 近来的丑闻过后，估计那个牧师会做该做的事，引咎辞职。