acceptable

- adj. 可接受的, 尚可的
- Definition
- adj. satisfactory and able to be agreed to or tolerated
- Example
- Arriving five minutes late is usually acceptable at this office.
- 在这个办公室,迟到五分钟通常是可以接受的。
Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析
Compared meaning: of good quality (adjective).
比较义项:事物质量达到良好或令人满意的水平(形容词)。
- good
The neutral, general word for high quality, stronger than acceptable or satisfactory but far milder than superb; used freely for almost anything without implying a specific standard was met.
中性、通用的“好”,程度强于acceptable和satisfactory,但远弱于superb;几乎可以随意用来称赞任何事物,不暗示达到了某个具体标准。
The food at that new café is really good.
那家新咖啡馆的食物真的很好。
- acceptable 本词
Means good enough to be allowed or tolerated, often despite being below ideal; focuses on meeting a minimum standard rather than genuine quality, and can sound mildly grudging.
表示好到可以被接受或容忍,即使并不理想;强调达到最低标准而非真正的高质量,语气有时略显勉强。
His manners were acceptable, though not particularly polished.
他的举止尚可接受,只是不算特别得体。
- superb
A strong, enthusiastic word for excellence far above good, used to express admiration or delight; too emphatic for ordinary, unremarkable things.
语气强烈、充满赞叹的词,表示远超good的卓越程度,用来表达钦佩或喜悦;用在普通、不出色的事物上会显得过重。
The orchestra's performance last night was absolutely superb.
昨晚乐团的演出绝对是极好的。
- satisfactory
Formal word meaning good enough to meet a specific requirement or need, common in grading, tests, and inspections; implies adequacy rather than genuine excellence, sometimes even lukewarm.
较为正式的词,表示好到能满足特定的要求或需要,常用于评分、考试和检查场合;强调“达标”而非真正的优秀,有时甚至略显平淡。
Her exam scores were satisfactory, meeting the minimum requirement.
她的考试成绩令人满意,达到了最低要求。
Good, acceptable, superb, and satisfactory can all describe good quality, but in different degrees. Good is the neutral, general word for high quality. Acceptable and satisfactory mean good enough to meet a minimum standard. Superb is a strong word for excellence far above good.
这四个词都可以表示“质量好”,但程度和语气不同:acceptable和satisfactory只表示达到最低标准或要求,语气比较平淡甚至略显勉强;good是最常用的中性说法;superb则语气强烈,表示远超一般水平的卓越。