decency
gb/dˈisənsi/ us/dˈisənsi/
B2
英语
~ 8700
义项
0 个义项
名词
B2
entity
1
basic acceptable moral behaviour
Behaviour that is good, fair, and accepted as right by most people.
用法模式：
[someone's] sense of decency
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse "decency" with "decoration" or "decade" because they look similar; remember that "decency" is about good and proper behaviour, not time or design.
近义词
morality (Stresses ideas of right and wrong more broadly, not just everyday behaviour.)
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propriety (More formal; focuses on behaving correctly according to social rules.)
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respectability (Emphasizes being seen as good and proper by society.)
反义词
indecency (Direct opposite; behaviour that clearly breaks accepted standards of what is proper.)
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immorality (Stresses clear wrong or bad behaviour against moral rules.)
搭配
basic decency
|common decency
|human decency
|a sense of decency
|show some decency
|lack of decency
主题
ethics
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Out of basic human decency, we should offer them a place to stay.
- He appealed to their sense of decency and asked them to tell the truth.
- Treating workers with decency is more important than making extra profit.
- She was shocked by the total lack of decency in the way he spoke to his parents.
- The letter was a simple call for honesty, respect, and common decency in politics.
学习者例句
- We should treat old people with decency.
- He has no decency; he lies to everyone.
- Good leaders act with decency and respect.
- They asked for honesty and basic decency from the company.
- Her sense of decency made her tell the truth.
名词
B2
entity
2
expected politeness or consideration
The normal polite way you should treat other people in a situation.
用法模式：
have the decency to [verb]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes try to say *"do a decency"* or *"make a decency"; in this sense, the natural pattern is "have the decency to [do something]" or "show some decency".
近义词
courtesy (Highlights polite behaviour and good manners, sometimes slightly more formal.)
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consideration (Focuses on thinking about other people's feelings and needs.)
反义词
rudeness (Lack of politeness or respect where it is expected.)
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insensitivity (Failure to care about or notice other people's feelings.)
搭配
have the decency to
|at least have the decency
|the decency to apologize
|the decency to call
|common decency
|show some decency
主题
relationships
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- He didn't even have the decency to say thank you.
- You could at least have the decency to call if you're going to be late.
- She had the decency to admit that she was wrong.
- Is it really so hard to show a little decency and hold the door open?
- They left without the decency to clean up after themselves.
学习者例句
- He did not have the decency to say sorry.
- Please have the decency to call if you cannot come.
- She showed decency and helped the old man.
- They did not show any decency to their guests.
- He finally had the decency to tell the truth.
名词
C1
entity
3
rules about nudity and sex
Social rules about not showing too much of the body or sexual things in public.
用法模式：
rules of public decency
近义词
modesty (Focuses more on personally not showing much of the body or not talking openly about sex.)
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propriety (Formal; refers to correct behaviour according to social and moral rules, including sexual ones.)
反义词
obscenity (Refers to language, images, or acts that are sexually offensive or shocking.)
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lewdness (Strong negative word for openly sexual or dirty behaviour.)
搭配
public decency
|offend against decency
|standards of decency
|laws of decency
|gross indecency
|community decency standards
主题
law
|society
|culture
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The advertisement was banned for offending public decency.
- Some people argued that the performance violated standards of decency.
- He was charged with acts contrary to public decency.
- Local groups complained that the magazine cover was an attack on common decency.
- The film pushes the limits of decency with its explicit scenes.
学习者例句
- The court said the show broke rules of public decency.
- Some people think the photo is against decency.
- The law protects public decency in this country.
- They said the song was not good for decency on TV.
- The poster was removed because it was against decency rules.
名词
C1
entity
4
basic decent living conditions
A way of living that is not poor or cruel, with enough food, a home, and basic comfort.
用法模式：
the basic decencies of [life]
近义词
dignity (Emphasizes having self-respect and being treated with respect, not just material comfort.)
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basic necessities (Focuses mainly on concrete things like food, water, and shelter.)
反义词
deprivation (Lacking the basic things needed for a comfortable or safe life.)
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squalor (Very dirty and unpleasant living conditions, the opposite of decency in living standards.)
搭配
the decencies of life
|basic decencies
|live in decency
|a life of decency
|minimum decency
|social decency
主题
society
|economy
|human_rights
|daily_life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Many people in the city still lack the basic decencies of life.
- They fought for wages that would allow workers to live in decency.
- Every child deserves to grow up in decency and safety.
- The report asks whether the elderly can live out their final years with some degree of decency.
- He believes that a rich society has a duty to guarantee a minimum of decency for everyone.
学习者例句
- They do not have the basic decencies of life, like clean water.
- The new job lets her live in decency.
- Every family should live with decency and safety.
- The group works to give old people more decency in their lives.
- He wants a world where all people can live in decency.
语法
词典原形
decency
IPA
GB/dˈisənsi/
US/dˈisənsi/
音节与重音
de - cency （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (de)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: decency
- Plural: decency
词族
Core family
decent
adjective B1
decently
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
indecency
noun
indecent
adjective
indecently
adverb
相关表达
a sense of decency
1/ə sˈɛns əv dˈisənsi/
fixed phrase
personal feeling of what is decent
a personal feeling that you must act in a good and fair way
例句
- His sense of decency stopped him from taking advantage of the situation.
- If they had any sense of decency, they would resign.
- Her strong sense of decency makes her very trusted at work.
basic human decency
1/bˈeɪsɪk hjˈumən dˈisənsi/
fixed phrase
minimum moral standard for humans
the very simple right way to treat any person, just because they are human
例句
- They were denied even the most basic human decency in prison.
- She asked for nothing more than basic human decency and respect.
- Treating refugees with basic human decency should not be controversial.
common decency
1/kˈɑmən dˈisənsi/
fixed phrase
basic standard of behaviour
the simple and basic way of behaving that most people agree is right and fair
例句
- Out of common decency, you should let them know your decision.
- He showed no common decency when he shouted at the waiter.
- A little common decency would make the office a nicer place.
have the decency to
1/hˈæv ðə dˈisənsi tə/
fixed phrase
show minimum politeness by acting
to do something polite or right that people expect you to do in a situation
例句
- You could at least have the decency to answer my messages.
- He didn't have the decency to tell her he was leaving.
- She finally had the decency to apologize for her comments.
public decency
1/pˈʌblɪk dˈisənsi/
fixed phrase
rules on public nudity and sex
social and legal rules about what you can show or do with your body in public
例句
- The protest raised questions about where to draw the line on public decency.
- He was fined for an offence against public decency.
- The city introduced new rules to protect public decency on the beach.
the decencies of life
1/ðə dɪsənsˈiz əv lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
formal
basic things for a decent life
the basic things people need to live in a normal, clean, and safe way
例句
- Many families in the area still lack the decencies of life.
- The charity works to provide the decencies of life for homeless people.
- No one should be denied the decencies of life in a rich country.