1660s, from Latin decorus "becoming, seemly, fitting, proper," from decus (genitive decoris) "ornament" (see decorate). Related: Decorously; decorousness.
权威例句
1. They go for decorous walks every day in parks with their nanny.
他们每天都和保姆一起在公园里散步,表现得很有教养。
2. He gave his wife a decorous kiss.
他给了他太太得体的一吻.
3. For a gentleman there are only two decorous states , absolute poverty or overpowering wealth.
对于一个有身份的人来说,只有两种正派的情况:特别贫困或极其富裕.
4. And fattened as on a decorous honey - comb.
犹如在一个蜜蜂巢中长大的幸运儿.
5. The tete - a - tete was decorous in the extreme.