n.

1. 合宜，得体；懂得情理[U]
   He didn't even have the decency to call.

   他不懂情理，连个电话都不打。

2. 宽容；正派；高雅；端庄；体面[U]
   She had the decency to admit her error.

   她气量大，承认了自己的错误。

3. 礼度；行为准则[P]
   We must observe the decencies.

   我们一定要遵守规矩。

4. 舒适生活的必需品[P]

n.

1. decent behaviour.
   ▸ (decencies) the requirements of acceptable behaviour:

   an appeal to common decencies.
2. (decencies) things required for a reasonable standard of living.