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appropriately

UK //əˈprəʊ.pri.ət.li//US //əˈproʊ.pri.ət.li//

词源

源自拉丁语 'appropriatus'(适合的),由 'ad-'(向)和 'proprius'(自己的)组成,后经古法语进入英语。

adverb

❶ 以适当的方式,指行为或选择符合特定场合、标准或需求,强调恰当性和得体性。

“She dressed appropriately for the job interview.”

(她为面试穿着得体。)

“The teacher responded appropriately to the student's question.”

(老师恰当地回答了学生的问题。)

同义词:suitably, properly, fittingly

常见短语

dress appropriately — 穿着得体,指根据场合选择合适的服装,体现尊重或专业性。

“Guests are expected to dress appropriately for the wedding.”

(宾客需为婚礼穿着得体。)