| [/prəˈpraɪətɪ; prəˋpraɪətɪ/] n (fml 文) 用法:
1 (a) [U] state of being correct in one's social or moral behaviour 合乎社交或道德规范的举止; 得体:
behave with perfect propriety 举止极为得体 *
The way tourists dress offends local standards of propriety. 这些游客的穿著在当地人的眼中简直不成体统.
(b) the proprieties [pl] details of the rules of correct behaviour 行为规范; 礼节; 规矩:
Her use of obscene language offends against the proprieties. 她使用下流的语言是很失礼的事. *
Be careful to observe the proprieties. 注意遵守礼仪. 用法:
2 [U] ~ (of sth) rightness or suitability; fitness 正确; 适当; 合宜:
I am doubtful about the propriety of granting such a request, ie doubt whether it is right. 我怀疑答应这项要求是否合适. |