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Decently Meaning in English

word · lemma: decent

ˈdisəntɫi
DEE-suhnt-lee
dˈiːsəntli
DEE-suhnt-lee

释义

In a way that is good enough, respectable, or acceptable; sometimes also means behaving or dressing appropriately.

用法与细微差别

'Decently' is semi-formal; common with verbs like 'dress,' 'live,' 'behave,' and 'paid.' Often softer than 'well.' Not the same as 'decently' in 'decent' (morally good); more practical/acceptable. Can suggest 'adequately' rather than 'excellent.'

例句

He was decently dressed for the party.

basic

The room was decently clean.

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She speaks English decently well.

basic

He gets decently paid at his new job, so he's happy.

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You should at least behave decently in public.

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Even though it was last minute, everything turned out decently.

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