decorum
🇬🇧 UK/di'kɒ:rәm/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
Correct and polite behavior that is appropriate to a social situation
礼仪,得体的举止;端庄
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.lack of decorum缺乏礼仪
- 2.sense of decorum礼仪感
- 3.matters of decorum礼仪问题
Example Sentences
- 1.
Good decorum in the courtroom requires all lawyers to wear formal attire.
- 2.
His lack of decorum at the dinner table embarrassed his parents.
- 3.
Traditional institutions emphasize decorum and proper etiquette among members.