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propriety

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n.适当

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propriety为短语/超纲词汇

词形变化:

名词复数:proprieties

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proper,propri=proper(适当的),one's own(自己的)

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propriety


/prə'praɪətɪ; prə`praɪətɪ/
n (fml 文)
1 (a) [U] state of being correct in one's social or moral behaviour 合乎社交或道德规范的举止; 得体
*behave with perfect propriety 举止极为得体
* The way tourists dress offends local standards of propriety. 这些游客的穿着在当地人的眼中简直不成体统.
(b) the proprieties [pl] details of the rules of correct behaviour 行为规范; 礼节; 规矩
*Her use of obscene language offends against the proprieties. 她使用下流的语言是很失礼的事.
* Be careful to observe the proprieties. 注意遵守礼仪.
2 [U] ~ (of sth) rightness or suitability; fitness 正确; 适当; 合宜
*I am doubtful about the propriety of granting such a request, ie doubt whether it is right. 我怀疑答应这项要求是否合适.

propriety


n formal
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: French;Origin: propriété 'property, quality', from Latin proprietas; PROPERTY]
[singular,U]
correctness of social or moral behaviour
improprietypropriety of
 They discussed the propriety of treating ill children against the wishes of the parents.
with propriety
 They conducted themselves with propriety.
the proprieties
especially BrE the accepted rules of correct social behaviour
 strict in observing the proprieties
1. I am doubtful about the propriety of granting such a request.
    我怀疑答应这项要求是否合适.

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