decorum

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n. propriety in manners and conduct

n. 端正, 礼貌, 合宜, 礼仪

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decorum 源于拉丁语 decorus，意为“得体的，优雅的”。词根 decor 表示美和优雅，后缀 -um 常用于名词，表示状态或性质。

例句

1. The students were expected to show decorum during the school assembly.

学生们在学校集会上被期望表现出端庄的举止。

2. Maintaining decorum at formal events is very important.

在正式活动中保持得体的行为非常重要。

3. She spoke with great decorum, impressing everyone at the meeting.

她的发言非常得体，给会议上的每个人留下了深刻的印象。