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the decencies phrase[ plural ] old-fashioned the acceptable or expected ways of doing something: 规矩;礼仪;行为准则 observe the decenciesI hate going to funerals, but you must observe the decencies (= it is something you should do).我讨厌参加葬礼,但这是基本的礼仪不得不去。 One of the decencies he showed them was to ensure that they got home safely each night. They have rejected the decencies and formalities of a tried and tested system of government and replaced it with their own rules. These decencies must be protected, not destroyed. None of the decencies has been observed. See also
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