Cool MateAcceptable 对比 Adequate 对比 Decent 对比 Good enough
在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。
Acceptable
前 2000（常见）B2adjective
Adequate
前 2000（常见）B2adjective
Decent
前 2000（常见）B2adjective
Good enough
10000 以上（较少见）
| Acceptable | Adequate | Decent | Good enough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˈædɪkwət//🇺🇸 //ˈædɪkwɪt// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈdiːsnt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdiːsnt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ɡʊd ɪˈnʌf//🇺🇸 //ɡʊd ɪˈnʌf// |
| 含义 | Okay or good enough to be used. | Good enough for what is needed. | Good enough; acceptable. | Satisfactory, but not perfect. |
| 例句 | The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying. | The food was adequate, but I expected something better. | She has a decent understanding of the topic. | The meal was good enough for me, though it could have used more flavor. |
| 语域 | 中性 | 中性 | 中性 | 中性 |
| 常见程度 | 前 2000（常见） | 前 2000（常见） | 前 2000（常见） | 10000 以上（较少见） |
| CEFR 等级 | B2 | B2 | B2 | - |
| 词性 | adjective | adjective | adjective | |
| 搭配 | be, prove, seem, highly, very, completely, to, the boundaries of acceptable…, the bounds of acceptable…, the limits of acceptable…, be, prove, seem, highly, very, completely, to, the boundaries of acceptable…, the bounds of acceptable…, the limits of acceptable… | adequate resources, adequate solution, adequate response | be, look, really, very, perfectly, to, be, very, really, perfectly, do the decent thing, be, look, really, very, perfectly, to | good enough for government work, good enough to eat, good enough to go, good enough to pass, good enough to satisfy |
| 反义 | unacceptable, unsatisfactory, poor | inadequate, insufficient | poor, subpar, inferior | - |
| 常见错误 | Confused with 'acceptable' vs 'accepted'., Using 'acceptable' as a noun incorrectly., Overusing 'acceptable' in contexts that require stronger words like 'excellent' or 'outstanding'. | Confused with 'sufficient' - 'adequate' implies minimum quality, while 'sufficient' means enough in quantity., Using 'adequate' too casually, as it is more formal., Mispronouncing it, especially in unstressed syllables. | Using 'decent' to mean 'excellent' instead of 'acceptable'., Confusing it with 'descent' or 'recent'. | Used in overly formal contexts where higher standards are expected., Confused with 'good' as a standalone adjective., Misused as a synonym for 'excellent'. |
| 用法说明 | Used in both spoken and written contexts to indicate something that meets necessary standards. It can be formal in academic contexts and more casual in everyday conversations. Avoid in circumstances that require high standards or exceptional quality. | Use 'adequate' when something meets the necessary requirements, but is not exceptional. It's often used in formal contexts, like reports or evaluations. | Use 'decent' when describing something that meets basic standards but isn't exceptional. It's suitable for most contexts but may sound too casual in very formal situations. | Used to express that something meets the minimum requirements. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but less suitable for situations requiring high standards. |
常见问题：Acceptable 对比 Adequate 对比 Decent 对比 Good enough
Acceptable、Adequate、Decent和Good enough 有什么区别？
Acceptable: Okay or good enough to be used. Adequate: Good enough for what is needed. Decent: Good enough; acceptable. Good enough: Satisfactory, but not perfect.
能各给一个例子吗？
Acceptable: The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying. Adequate: The food was adequate, but I expected something better. Decent: She has a decent understanding of the topic. Good enough: The meal was good enough for me, though it could have used more flavor.
我可以互换使用 Acceptable、Adequate、Decent和Good enough 吗？
不总是。Acceptable、Adequate、Decent和Good enough 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。