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源自中古英语 propreli,由 proper(适当的) + -ly(副词后缀)构成,最终可追溯至拉丁语 proprius(自己的、特有的)。
❶ 以正确或适当的方式做某事,强调按照应有的标准或规范执行。
“Make sure the equipment is properly installed before use.”
(使用前确保设备已正确安装。)
“She didn't have time to prepare properly for the exam.”
(她没有时间好好准备考试。)
❶ 完全地或彻底地,常用于强调程度或完整性。
“I didn't properly understand the instructions.”
(我并未完全理解说明。)
“The problem hasn't been properly addressed yet.”
(这个问题尚未得到彻底解决。)
properly speaking — 严格来说或准确地说,用于修正或精确表达之前的说法。
“Properly speaking, tomatoes are fruits, not vegetables.”
(严格来说,番茄是水果而非蔬菜。)