respectable

respectable, respectful

形容词 respectable:

1. characterized by proper behavior or conventional conduct; worthy of respect
2. deserving of esteem and respect
   同义词：estimable, good, honorable
3. large in amount or extent or degree
   同义词：goodly, goodish, hefty, sizable, sizeable, tidy

1. An apparently respectable person, group, or business used as a cover for secret or illegal activities.
   掩护表面值得尊敬的人、团体或企业，实际上用阴谋或不法活动做掩盖
2. She is a respectable married woman.
   她是个受人尊敬的已婚妇女。
3. It's not respectable to be drunk on the street.
   在大街上醉倒是不体面的。

re.spect.a.ble

adj.（形容词）
Meriting respect or esteem; worthy.
可敬的：值得尊敬或尊重的；可敬的
Of or appropriate to good or proper behavior or conventional conduct.
品行端正的：属于或适宜于良好的行为或传统举止的
Of moderately good quality:
质量比较好的：
例句：
respectable work.
好的作品

Considerable in amount, number, or size:
可观的：在数量、数目字或尺寸上能相当可观的：
例句：
a respectable sum of money.
一笔数量相当大的钱

Acceptable in appearance; presentable:
体面的：外表上合意的；漂亮的：
例句：
a respectable hat.
一顶体面的帽子

【引伸】
respect.ableness
n.（名词）
respect.ably
adv.（副词）