respectably

adverb

UK/rɪˈspek.tə.bli/
US/rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Definitions of respectably adverb

  1. in a manner that is socially acceptable and proper

    体面地;正当地;可敬地

    • They all came from respectably families.

      他们都来自体面的家庭。

    • He always appears respectably in public.

      他在公共场合总是表现得很体面。

    • The lawyer handled the case respectably.

      律师体面地处理了这个案件。

  2. to an acceptable or satisfactory degree; in a way that is good enough

    表现尚可地;达到标准地;相当好地

    • The team performed respectably well.

      这支队伍表现得相当不错。

    • He didn't win, but he performed respectably in the competition.

      他没有赢,但在比赛中表现得尚可。

    • Her research paper was received respectably.

      她的研究论文得到了尚可的评价。