Wordiyorespectably
🇬🇧 UK/ri'spektəbli/🇺🇸 US/ri'spektәbli/
B2
Definitions
adv.
In a decent and socially acceptable manner; to a moderately good standard.
体面地；相当好地；可敬地
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedreagain, back
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ectconnector
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ablecapable of, worthy of
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lyin the manner of
=respectably
Common Collocations
- 1.dress respectably穿着得体
- 2.perform respectably表现不俗
- 3.[behave respectably]举止得体
- 4.[finish respectably]取得不错的名次
Example Sentences
- 1.
The team performed respectably despite being heavy underdogs.
- 2.
She dressed respectably for the job interview to make a good impression.