
好词典

源自appropriate(适当的)+-ness(名词后缀),最早见于16世纪,表示'适合的性质或状态'。
❶ 指某事物或行为在特定场合或情境中是否合适、得体或恰当的性质或状态。
“The appropriateness of his speech at the formal dinner was questioned by some guests.”
(他在正式晚宴上的发言是否得体,一些客人提出了质疑。)
“Teachers should consider the appropriateness of the material for their students' age group.”
(教师应考虑教材内容是否适合学生的年龄段。)
question the appropriateness — 对某事是否合适提出质疑,常用于正式或专业场合的讨论中。
“Many people questioned the appropriateness of the mayor's comments during the crisis.”
(许多人对市长在危机期间的言论是否合适提出了质疑。)