英語

respectably

gb/ɹispˈɛktəbli/ us/ɹispˈɛktəbli/
B2 英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb B2 property
1

in a decent, proper way

In a good and acceptable way.

用法パターン: respectably + [verb/adjective]
よくある間違い:
Do not confuse with respectfully (= showing respect to someone).
類義語
decently (Focuses on what is socially acceptable and not shocking.) | properly (Emphasizes correct behavior or manners.) | respectably (Implies meeting social standards and avoiding embarrassment.)
対義語
indecently (Violates social or moral standards.) | shamefully (Suggests behavior that deserves criticism or disgrace.)
コロケーション
respectably dressed |respectably behaved |respectably married |respectably brought up |respectably clothed |respectably respectable (rare/awkward) |live respectably |dress respectably |conduct yourself respectably |act respectably
テーマ
society |behavior |appearance
例文
  • He was respectably dressed for the job interview.
  • They tried to live respectably and stay out of trouble.
  • The guests were expected to behave respectably at the ceremony.
学習者向け例文
  • Please dress respectably for the meeting.
  • She behaves respectably in public.
adverb B2 quantity
2

to a fairly good standard

Quite well; well enough to be good.

用法パターン: do/perform/sell respectably; respectably + [adjective/adverb]
よくある間違い:
Learners may overuse it for strong praise; it usually means 'fairly good', not 'excellent'.
類義語
reasonably (Neutral and common for an acceptable level.) | fairly (Often slightly informal; can sound softer.) | creditably (More formal; highlights that the result deserves some credit.)
対義語
poorly (Below an acceptable standard.) | badly (General opposite; stronger than 'poorly' in many contexts.) | miserably (Much worse than expected; very negative.)
コロケーション
do respectably |perform respectably |sell respectably |fare respectably |score respectably |finish respectably |respectably well |respectably good |respectably large |respectably sized
テーマ
evaluation |work |performance
例文
  • The team did respectably in their first season.
  • Her first novel sold respectably well.
  • He speaks Spanish respectably, considering he’s only studied for a year.
学習者向け例文
  • The company did respectably this year.
  • I can swim respectably well.
文法
辞書形
respectably
IPA
GB/ɹispˈɛktəbli/
US/ɹispˈɛktəbli/
音節・強勢
re - spect - ably (3音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spect)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: respectably
  • Plural: respectablies
表現

do respectably

1
/dˈu ɹispˈɛktəbli/
fixed phrase

perform fairly well

To do fairly well.

例文
  • Our new product should do respectably in a competitive market.
  • She did respectably in the exam despite being ill.

live respectably

1
/lˈɪv ɹispˈɛktəbli/
fixed phrase

live a decent, proper life

To live in a good and acceptable way.

例文
  • After he got the job, he could live respectably and support his family.
  • They wanted to live respectably and keep a low profile in the neighborhood.

respectably dressed

1
/ɹispˈɛktəbli dɹˈɛst/
fixed phrase

dressed in a proper way

Wearing clothes that look proper for the situation.

例文
  • Everyone arrived respectably dressed for the wedding.
  • He tried to look respectably dressed for the interview, even with a limited budget.

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