1、impression
印象;感想
What were your first impressions of college?
你对大学的第一印象是什么?
My impression is that they are totally out of control.
我的感觉是它们完全失去了控制。
(通常有悖事实的)感觉,假象
I don't want to give the impression that I'm running away from the charges.
我不想给人一种我在逃避指控的感觉。
He cleverly inserted mirrors above the window to create an impression of space.
他巧妙地在窗子上面镶嵌了几面镜子,以营造一种空间感。
产生影响;起作用
He has told me his plans and he's made a good impression on me.
他告诉了我他的计划,给我留下了一个好印象。
The aid coming in has made no impression on the horrific death rates.
逐渐到达的救援对可怕的死亡率并没有起到什么作用。
2、respectable
体面的;可敬的;正派的
He came from a perfectly respectable middle-class family.
他出身于一个非常正派的中产阶级家庭。
It was a highly respectable and what was called an 'old-fashioned' hotel situated not far from Piccadilly.
这是一家非常体面的“老式”旅馆,坐落在离皮卡迪利广场不远的地方。
好的;可观的;令人满意的
investments that offer respectable rates of return.
回报率可观的投资
At last I have something respectable to wear!
我终于可以穿上体面的衣服了!