decency
noun uk/?di?.s?n.si/ us/?di?.s?n.si/
[ U ]正直，正派;正经
behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society
a sense of decency 正义感
[ + to infinitive ] She didn't even have the decency to apologize. 她竟然没有诚意道歉。
the decencies [ plural ] UK old-fashioned 规矩;礼仪;行为准则
the acceptable or expected ways of doing something
I hate going to funerals, but you must observe the decencies (= it is something you should do). 我讨厌参加葬礼，但这是基本的礼仪不得不去。
One of the decencies he showed them was to ensure that they got home safely each night.
They have rejected the decencies and formalities of a tried and tested system of government and replaced it with their own rules.
These decencies must be protected, not destroyed.
None of the decencies has been observed.
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