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improper

UK //ɪmˈprɒpə(r)//US //ɪmˈprɑːpər//

词源

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。

adjective

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。)

同义词:inappropriate, unseemly, unbecoming, indecorous, unprofessional

常见短语

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。)