Acceptable 对比 Adequate 对比 Decent 对比 Reasonable

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

Reasonable

前 2000（常见） B2 adjective

	Acceptable	Adequate	Decent	Reasonable
发音	🇬🇧 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈædɪkwət// 🇺🇸 //ˈædɪkwɪt//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈdiːsnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈdiːsnt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈriːznəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːznəbl/"]/
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.	公平且明智；不过于极端。 Fair and sensible; not extreme.
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.	It is reasonable to assume that the meeting will start on time.
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）	前 2000（常见）
CEFR 等级	B2	B2	B2	B2
词性	adjective	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	appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very
反义	unacceptable, unsatisfactory, poor	inadequate, insufficient	poor, subpar, inferior	unreasonable, irrational, excessive
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'.	Confused with 'rational' which is more about logic than fairness., Using 'reasonable' to describe an extreme opinion or action., Incorrectly spelling it as 'resonable'.
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.	通常用来描述逻辑上的行为、观点或决定。避免在过于情绪化的语境或讨论极端观点时使用。 Typically used to describe actions, opinions, or decisions that are logical. Avoid in overly emotional contexts or when discussing extreme views.

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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

but only in matters of business with reasonable complaint.

a reasonable doubt...

Well, at the time I was told it sounded reasonable.

but only in matters of business with reasonable complaint.

a reasonable doubt...

Reasonable

常见问题：Acceptable 对比 Adequate 对比 Decent 对比 Reasonable

Acceptable、Adequate、Decent和Reasonable 有什么区别？

Acceptable: Okay or good enough to be used. Adequate: Good enough for what is needed. Decent: Good enough; acceptable. Reasonable: Fair and sensible; not extreme.

Acceptable、Adequate、Decent和Reasonable 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？

在 CEFR 量表上：Acceptable: B2, Adequate: B2, Decent: B2, Reasonable: B2。

Acceptable、Adequate、Decent和Reasonable 是什么词性？

Acceptable: adjective, Adequate: adjective, Decent: adjective, Reasonable: adjective.

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. Reasonable: It is reasonable to assume that the meeting will start on time.

我可以互换使用 Acceptable、Adequate、Decent和Reasonable 吗？

不总是。Acceptable、Adequate、Decent和Reasonable 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。