Acceptable 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

Pretty good

非正式 前 2000（常见）

最正式: Acceptable

	Acceptable	Pretty good
发音	🇬🇧 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈprɪti ɡʊd// 🇺🇸 //ˈprɪti ɡʊd//
含义	可以或足够好用的。 Okay or good enough to be used.	Something is quite good but not perfect.
例句	The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying.	Her presentation was pretty good, especially the visuals.
语域	中性	非正式
常见程度	前 2000（常见）	前 2000（常见）
CEFR 等级	B2	-
词性	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…	pretty good time, pretty good idea, pretty good results
反义	unacceptable, unsatisfactory, poor	-
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 '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.	Use 'pretty good' in casual conversations to express moderate approval. Avoid it in formal writing or meetings.

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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

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

Pretty good

常见问题：Acceptable 对比 Pretty good

Acceptable和Pretty good 有什么区别？

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

哪个更正式：Acceptable和Pretty good？

Acceptable 是其中最正式的。

能各给一个例子吗？

Acceptable: The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying. Pretty good: Her presentation was pretty good, especially the visuals.

我可以互换使用 Acceptable和Pretty good 吗？

不总是。Acceptable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。