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properly

UK //ˈprɒp.ər.li//US //ˈprɑː.pɚ.li//

词源

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)。

adverb

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。)

同义词:correctly, appropriately, suitably, adequately, thoroughly

常见短语

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。)