acceptable
/əkˈseptəbl/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2983 in the learning path
可接受的；合格的
Definitions
adj. good enough or suitable to be allowed or approved
可接受的；合格的
Example
These shoes are acceptable for work, but trainers aren't.
这双鞋适合上班穿，但运动鞋不行。
Governments must establish acceptable limits for industrial emissions to protect public health and nearby ecosystems.
政府必须为工业排放设定可接受的限值，以保护公众健康和周边生态系统。
Collocations
- acceptable standard
- socially acceptable
- acceptable to everyone
Word family
- accept (v.)
- acceptance (n.)
- unacceptable (adj.)
- acceptability (n.)
Synonyms
- satisfactory
- adequate
Antonyms
- unacceptable
Usage tip
acceptable表示达到要求，不等于优秀。
FAQ
- What does acceptable mean?
- good enough or suitable to be allowed or approved
- How is acceptable pronounced?
- UK /əkˈseptəbl/, US /əkˈseptəbl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
