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appropriateness

UK //əˈprəʊpriətnəs//US //əˈproʊpriətnəs//

词源

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'。

noun

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。)

同义词:suitability, fitness, aptness

常见短语

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。)