decency
n
1 [U] quality of being or appearing as respectable people would wish 正派; 端庄; 高雅; 体面
an offence against decency, eg appearing naked in public 有伤风化之举(如当众裸体)
Have the decency to (ie Be polite and) apologize for what you did! 讲点礼貌, 为你所做的事道歉!
2 the decencies [pl]
standards of respectable behaviour in society 社会上高尚文雅行为的标准
We must observe the decencies and attend the funeral. 我们要遵照礼仪参加葬礼.