decencies
decencies — 名詞
1. standards of behaviour that society considers morally correct, polite, and respe
禮儀；體面
合乎禮儀規範的行為
standards of behaviour that society considers morally correct, polite, and respectable in a given situation
The local reporter was praised for upholding the decencies of honest journalism.
那位當地記者因堅守誠實新聞的禮儀規範而受到讚揚。
collocation: uphold the decencies of [something]
My aunt always insisted on the decencies of writing thank-you notes after every visit.
我姑姑每次拜訪後都堅持要寫感謝信，她非常注重這些禮節。
collocation: insist on the decencies
Even during the bitter argument, the committee chair observed the decencies by letting everyone speak.
即使在激烈爭論中，委員會主席仍遵循議事禮節，讓每個人都有發言機會。
The newspaper crossed a line by publishing private details without regard for common decency.
那份報紙公布了私人細節，完全不顧基本禮儀，越過了底線。
Guests at the formal dinner were expected to follow the decencies of polite conversation.
參加正式晚宴的賓客應遵循得體的交談禮儀。
- propriety
more formal, emphasises conformity to rules of correct behaviour
- respectability
focuses on being socially acceptable and well-regarded by others
- civility
emphasises basic politeness rather than full moral standards
- impropriety
behaviour that fails to meet accepted standards
- indecency
behaviour considered shocking or offensive
文法句型
the decencies
the decencies of [something]
用法筆記
Frequently used in the plural form 'the decencies' to refer to specific social conventions. The singular 'decency' refers to the abstract quality. Common in formal writing about ethics, journalism, and social conduct.
常見錯誤
2. the basic physical conditions, services, and resources that people need in order
基本生活條件
維持合理生活水準的必需品
the basic physical conditions, services, and resources that people need in order to live at a reasonable level of comfort and dignity
Many families in remote villages still lack the basic decencies of clean water and electricity.
偏遠村莊的許多家庭仍然缺乏乾淨飲水和電力等基本生活條件。
collocation: basic decencies of [essential resources]
The refugee camp provided the bare decencies: shelter, food, and medical care.
難民營提供了最基本的生活條件：住所、食物和醫療照護。
collocation: bare decencies
The government promised citizens the decencies of modern life, such as heating and sanitation.
政府承諾每位公民都能享有暖氣和衛生設備等現代生活的基本條件。
Without running water or heating, the house offered none of the decencies of a home.
那棟房子沒有暖氣也沒有自來水，絲毫稱不上是一個真正的家。
A minimum wage should cover the basic decencies of food, rent, and clothing.
基本工資應涵蓋食物、房租和衣物等基本生活需求。
- necessities
broader term; can include non-essential but highly desired items
- essentials
focuses on what is absolutely needed rather than what is minimally comfortable
- conveniences
implies extra comfort beyond the basic minimum
- luxuries
things that are nice to have but not necessary for a decent life
文法句型
the decencies of [something]
basic decencies
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the plural with a modifier such as 'basic', 'bare', or 'essential'. The specific items that count as 'decencies' depend on the society and era — in modern contexts they typically include clean water, heating, sanitation, and adequate housing.