Acceptable 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） B2 adjective

Adequate

前 2000（常见） B2 adjective

Decent

前 2000（常见） B2 adjective

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	可以或足够好用的。 Okay or good enough to be used.	满足需求的程度。 Good enough for what is needed.	足够好；可以接受。 Good enough; acceptable.	还行，但不是完美的。 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	在口语和书面语中都可以使用，表示某事符合必要标准。在学术场合可以比较正式，而在日常对话中则更随意。在需要高标准或卓越质量的情况下应避免使用。 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.	当某事物符合必要要求但并不出色时，可以使用'足够的'。通常在正式场合使用，比如报告或评估。 Use 'adequate' when something meets the necessary requirements, but is not exceptional. It's often used in formal contexts, like reports or evaluations.	当描述某事符合基本标准但不算特别时，可以使用'体面'。在大多数情况下都合适，但在非常正式的场合可能听起来太随意。 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.	用来表示某事物达到了最低要求。适用于正式和非正式场合，但不太适合要求高标准的场合。 Used to express that something meets the minimum requirements. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but less suitable for situations requiring high standards.

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Ted Lasso › S1 E1

Now, Coach Lasso may not have the CV that you all find acceptable,

Breaking Bad › S1 E1

but thank you, Jesse. I'm glad it's acceptable.

Ted Lasso › S1 E1

Now, Coach Lasso may not have the CV that you all find acceptable,

Breaking Bad › S1 E1

but thank you, Jesse. I'm glad it's acceptable.

Acceptable

Captain, the decent thing to do

Succession › S1 E1

Logan, himself, has made a decent way for himself these past 60 years.

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

We're not in decent places.

Captain, the decent thing to do

Succession › S1 E1

Logan, himself, has made a decent way for himself these past 60 years.

Decent

Is my credit good enough to buy you out?

Breaking Bad › S1 E5

So what? Cloudy, not cloudy? It looks good enough to me.

...the truth isn't good enough.

Is my credit good enough to buy you out?

Breaking Bad › S1 E5

So what? Cloudy, not cloudy? It looks good enough to me.

Good enough

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。