1660s, from Latin decorus "becoming, seemly, fitting, proper," from decus (genitive decoris) "ornament" (see decorate). Related: Decorously; decorousness.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. They go for decorous walks every day in parks with their nanny.
他們每天都和保姆一起在公園里散步，表現(xiàn)得很有教養(yǎng)。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
2. He gave his wife a decorous kiss.
他給了他太太得體的一吻.
來(lái)自《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》
3. For a gentleman there are only two decorous states , absolute poverty or overpowering wealth.