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improper

美音:[ımp´rɔpə ]点这儿播放单词美音发声
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adj.不适当的,不合适的,不正确的,不合礼仪的,不适宜

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名词:improperness 副词:improperly

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improper


/ɪm'prɒpə(r); ɪm`prɑpɚ/
adj
1 wrong or incorrect 错误的; 不正确的
*improper use of a tool, word, drug, etc 工具、词、药等的误用.
2 not suited or appropriate to the situation or circumstances; unseemly or indecent 不适合的; 不适当的; 不相宜的; 不得体的; 下流的
*Laughing and joking are considered improper behaviour at a funeral. 在葬礼上发笑或开玩笑是失礼的行为.
3 dishonest; irregular 不正当的; 不诚实的; 不正规的
*improper business practices 不正当的商业行为. Cf 参看 proper.

improper


adj
dishonest, illegal, or morally wrong
it is improper (for sb) to do sth
 He realised that it was improper for a police officer to accept gifts.
improper behaviour/conduct/dealings etc
 allegations of improper banking practices
 improper sexual conduct
not sensible, right, or fair in a particular situation
= inappropriateit is improper to do sth
 It would be improper of me to comment before the election outcome is known.
wrong or not correct
>improperlyadv
 If you are improperly dressed, you will not be admitted.
1. You will hear them often, but it is still widely considered to be improper to use them.
    你会常听到它们,但人们还是普遍认为用它们不妥当;

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