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decorum

/dɪˈkɔrəm/

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1 · noun

behavior considered polite and proper

礼仪；得体举止

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The chair asked the audience to maintain decorum.
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主持人请观众保持礼貌和秩序。
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Pronunciation: /dɪˈkɔrəm/

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