| 单词 | respectability |
| 释义 | respectability noun[U] uk/rɪˌspek.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/us/rɪˌspek.təˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/thequalityof beingconsideredsociallyacceptable: 体面；得体；值得尊敬anattempttogaininternationalrespectability争取国际社会尊重的努力 Thecompanyoperatesout ofmodernofficestocreateanairofrespectability.这家公司的经营场所设在现代化办公室中，以营造一种尊贵不凡的氛围。 Suitable and acceptable
Examplesofrespectabilityrespectability Some of these questions, such as the possible determinacy of race and climate, have now lost allrespectabilityin the light of modern science. From theCambridge English Corpus In general, the author brings a much-needed sense of maturity andrespectabilityto the study of monies, markets, and institutions. From theCambridge English Corpus Their essence was also (in so many ways) the pursuit ofrespectability. From theCambridge English Corpus After a rapid gaze at the other's clothes (to check for the minimum ofrespectability), a man would accept an invitation to drink. From theCambridge English Corpus However, its reach hints that here there was something more volatile at stake than the mere offending of ideas of purity andrespectability. From theCambridge English Corpus Vainly hoping to demonstrate by upright living their fitness for mainstream society, they clung tenaciously to bourgeoisrespectabilityand doctrinal orthodoxy. From theCambridge English Corpus Then the role of religion, education and law and order are discussed as qualities epitomizingrespectability. From theCambridge English Corpus The anti-denominational sentiment of the first generation of pentecostals was replaced by a desire forrespectability. From theCambridge English Corpus Parents were also concerned to protect therespectabilityof their household and the welfare of their daughters. From theCambridge English Corpus His recordings gave the phonograph a measure of 'classical'respectabilitythat it had previously lacked. From theCambridge English Corpus Femalerespectabilitybecame more strongly correlated with female subservience. From theCambridge English Corpus For sake ofrespectabilitythey lived in detached groups, but within easy reach one of another. From theCambridge English Corpus They don't seem to have enough rules, theories or terminology to gain therespectabilitythat other subjects have. From theCambridge English Corpus They 'made custom ' in the courts, instilled discipline in the schools, shaped 'respectability' and controlled the debate about youth. From theCambridge English Corpus There were geographical differences, as well as distinctions of class, economic status,respectabilityand modes of self-presentation. From theCambridge English Corpus These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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