| 词汇 | decency |
| 释义 | decency noun uk/ˈdiː.sən.si/ us/ˈdiː.sən.si/ [ U ]正直，正派;正经 behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society a sense of decency 正义感 [ + to infinitive ] She didn't even have the decency to apologize. 她竟然没有诚意道歉。 the decencies [ plural ] UK old-fashioned 规矩;礼仪;行为准则 the acceptable or expected ways of doing something I hate going to funerals, but you must observe the decencies (= it is something you should do). 我讨厌参加葬礼，但这是基本的礼仪不得不去。 One of the decencies he showed them was to ensure that they got home safely each night. They have rejected the decencies and formalities of a tried and tested system of government and replaced it with their own rules. These decencies must be protected, not destroyed. None of the decencies has been observed. |
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