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serviceable

/ˈsɝvəsəbəl/

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1 · adj.

good enough to be useful though not excellent

尚可使用的；合用的

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The old bicycle is serviceable after a few repairs.
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稍加维修后，那辆旧自行车还能用。
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Pronunciation: /ˈsɝvəsəbəl/

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