"do the decent thing" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 做正当的事
• 做体面的人

Definition

在道德上采取正确或光荣的行动，尤其是在这样做可能令人不舒服或困难时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于劝告或批评，希望某人即使困难也要正直行事。英式英语中更常见，强调道德义务。

Examples

You should do the decent thing and apologize.

你应该**做正当的事**，道歉。

It's time to do the decent thing and tell the truth.

是时候**做正当的事**，说实话了。

If you broke it, please do the decent thing and replace it.

如果是你弄坏的，请**做正当的事**，赔一个新的。

He finally decided to do the decent thing and resign from his job.

他最终决定**做正当的事**，辞掉了工作。

People expect politicians to do the decent thing, but it doesn't always happen.

人们期望政客**做正当的事**，但并不总会实现。

If you really care, you'll do the decent thing even when nobody's watching.

如果你真的在意，即使没人看着，你也会**做正当的事**。