Acceptable 对比 Decent 对比 Pretty good

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

Decent

前 2000（常见） B2 adjective

Pretty good

非正式 前 2000（常见）

	Acceptable	Decent	Pretty good
发音	🇬🇧 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈdiːsnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈdiːsnt/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈprɪti ɡʊd// 🇺🇸 //ˈprɪti ɡʊd//
含义	可以或足够好用的。 Okay or good enough to be used.	足够好；可以接受。 Good enough; acceptable.	Something is quite good but not perfect.
例句	The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying.	She has a decent understanding of the topic.	Her presentation was pretty good, especially the visuals.
语域	中性	中性	非正式
常见程度	前 2000（常见）	前 2000（常见）	前 2000（常见）
CEFR 等级	B2	B2	-
词性	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…	be, look, really, very, perfectly, to, be, very, really, perfectly, do the decent thing, be, look, really, very, perfectly, to	pretty good time, pretty good idea, pretty good results
反义	unacceptable, unsatisfactory, poor	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'.	Using 'decent' to mean 'excellent' instead of 'acceptable'., Confusing it with 'descent' or 'recent'.	Using 'pretty good' in formal settings., Confusing with 'really good' - 'pretty good' is less intense., 'Pretty good' can sound vague; be specific when necessary.
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.	Use 'pretty good' in casual conversations to express moderate approval. Avoid it in formal writing or meetings.

在真实片段中看它

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

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

We're not in decent places.

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.

Succession › S1 E1

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

Decent

- How we comin', Jimmie ? - Pretty good.

Pretty good

常见问题：Acceptable 对比 Decent 对比 Pretty good

Acceptable、Decent和Pretty good 有什么区别？

Acceptable: Okay or good enough to be used. Decent: Good enough; acceptable. Pretty good: Something is quite good but not perfect.

能各给一个例子吗？

Acceptable: The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying. Decent: She has a decent understanding of the topic. Pretty good: Her presentation was pretty good, especially the visuals.

我可以互换使用 Acceptable、Decent和Pretty good 吗？

不总是。Acceptable、Decent和Pretty good 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。