
好词典

源自拉丁语 'improprius'(不合适的),由否定前缀 'im-' 和 'proprius'(适当的)组成,14世纪进入英语。
❶ 指行为、言语或做法不符合社会规范、道德标准或礼仪要求,显得不恰当或不得体。
“It would be improper to wear jeans to a formal wedding.”
(在正式婚礼上穿牛仔裤是不合适的。)
“The teacher scolded the student for his improper language in class.”
(老师批评了学生在课堂上使用不当语言。)
❶ 指方法、技术或操作不符合规定标准或正确程序,可能导致错误或问题。
“Improper storage of chemicals can lead to dangerous reactions.”
(化学品储存不当可能引发危险反应。)
“The machine broke down due to improper maintenance.”
(由于维护不当,机器发生了故障。)
improper conduct — 指违反道德或职业规范的行为,通常用于正式场合描述违规举动。
“The officer was dismissed for improper conduct during the investigation.”
(该官员因在调查期间行为不当而被解职。)
improper fraction — 数学术语,指分子大于或等于分母的分数形式,如5/3。
“Convert the improper fraction 7/4 into a mixed number.”
(将假分数7/4转换为带分数。)