体面的

I can't afford any of the decencies of life.

我过不起体面生活。

I never thought an embalmer was a decent job.

我以不觉得入殓师是一个很体面工作。

His dishonourable behaviour estranged him from his family.

他那不体面行为使他跟全家人疏远了。

The announcement was an attempt by the government to save face.

这则公告是政府试图保全体面一个举动。

Will the time never come when we may honorably bury the hatchet?

难道我们永远不可能有个体面地战时候吗?

It was expedient to retire gracefully.

体面让步可算是权宜之计。

What an improper suggestion!

多么不体面建议！

She seems respectable enough.

她看上去挺体面。

Bill put on his best bib and tucker and booked a table at a top restaurant for a romantic dinner.

比尔穿上自己最体面衣服，在最好馆订了一张桌位，准备吃一顿浪漫。

Lifestyle is expensive monetarily and personally, because it costs a great deal to keep up appearances and do what you think is socially acceptable.

生活方式无论在经济上还是精力上都代价高昂，因为你要付出很多去保持光鲜外表，去做你认为在社会上很体面事。