| 单词 | inappropriate |
| 释义 | inappropriate (ɪnəproʊpriət ) 1. adjective Something that is inappropriate is not useful or suitable for a particular situation or purpose. The industry is inappropriate to the region's present and future needs. There is no suggestion that clients have been sold inappropriate policies. inappropriately adverb [ADVERB with verb] He was dressed inappropriately for the heat in a dark suit. [+ for] 2. adjective If you say that someone's speech or behaviour in a particular situation is inappropriate, you are criticizing it because you think it is not suitable for that situation. [disapproval] I feel the remark was inappropriate for such a serious issue. [+ for] It is inappropriate for a judge to belong to a discriminatory club. Synonyms: improper, unsuitable, out of place, unacceptable inappropriately adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] You have the law on your side if the bank is acting inappropriately. ...behavior that may appear inappropriately childish. Collocations: inappropriate action A lack of action or continuation of an inappropriate action may lead to errors and accidents. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They apologize publicly for the inappropriate action, then remove themselves from public politics for a few years. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The new study found the cause to be 'the result of inappropriate actions while flying manually'. Times, Sunday Times However, the regulator added that in a significant majority of cases, it was likely that inappropriate actions and fees 'did not result in material financial distress to these customers'. Times, Sunday Times Speaking out against inappropriate actions can change them; this can take many forms. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It also highlights the difficulty, in the absence of a criminal conviction, of pinpointing inappropriate conduct. Times, Sunday Times He admitted inappropriate conduct and quit in 2018. The Sun Church leaders are concerned that they will be sued if they disclose information concerning the inappropriate conduct. Christianity Today Senior church figures expressed disappointment over the cancellation of the independent inquiry, which was to explore allegations of inappropriate conduct and financial irregularities. Times, Sunday Times The court heard that, although admitting the affair, he did not accept 'inappropriate conduct' took place at the school. The Sun United said they were unaware if their players heard him use 'inappropriate language'. The Sun He said it was inappropriate language to use against young people. The Sun But it warned him about 'inappropriate language when he should be setting an example'. The Sun The players refused to make any payment, having already apologised despite insisting they were guilty of nothing more than using inappropriate language. Times, Sunday Times He was cleared of using 'inappropriate language'. The Sun The internet companies are being pressed to become more active in seeking out inappropriate material so that it cannot be viewed. Times, Sunday Times However, they say that they rely on people to 'report' inappropriate material. Times, Sunday Times They may contain viruses or inappropriate material. The Sun He said an anonymous letter was recently sent to his deputy, saying there was a political plot against the mayor, and it referred to inappropriate material on this computer screen. Times,Sunday Times No inappropriate material was found. Times, Sunday Times They reported being the subject of an inappropriate remark or suggestion - with the boss to blame in a quarter of cases. The Sun He was once holding court in a restaurant when an enforcer made an inappropriate remark. The Sun Probably some inappropriate remarks, but who's counting. Houston Chronicle Their inappropriate remarks did not sit well with their fellow housemates and the audience. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In 2013 a teacher at the school was struck off for making inappropriate remarks to pupils. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And some experts say that - unless challenged early in life - the immune system mounts an 'inappropriate response' to infections, encouraging leukaemia. The Sun Advocates of cognitive behavioural therapy want to help people redefine how they think about situations, thus making anger an inappropriate response. Times, Sunday Times It was a stunningly inappropriate response in terms of what we - the public as well as the media - wanted to crown this most extraordinary of cricket matches. Times, Sunday Times These can lead to learning difficulties, excessive boisterousness and inappropriate responses to social protocol. Times, Sunday Times This mechanism prevents inappropriate responses to self, as self-peptides will not usually be presented with suitable co-stimulation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The second reason was her bizarrely inappropriate treatment of her employees. Times, Sunday Times Tomorrow he begins a hearing in front of a medical practitioners' tribunal over separate allegations that he gave inappropriate treatment to a dying cancer patient. Times, Sunday Times It pointed to 'widespread inappropriate treatment' of smaller customers - but said it did not 'set out to artificially engineer a position' to push a customer into the unit. The Sun Awareness of this disorder will help prevent misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This syndrome can mimic asthma, anaphylaxis, collapsed lungs, pulmonary embolism, or fat embolism, and can lead to an inaccurate diagnosis and inappropriate treatment which may be harmful to the patient. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Inappropriate use of 'inappropriate' remains rampant in cricket. Times, Sunday Times Despite my persistent attempts to convince the driver otherwise, the lights and sirens were not put on - inappropriate use of police resources, apparently. Times, Sunday Times Inappropriate use of capital letters, commas and full stops together with a lack of attention to detail when setting out letters and emails. The Sun For instance, did you know that we are under attack from inappropriate use of chip fat oil? Times, Sunday Times Some deaths have been reported but it was thought to be due mainly to the inappropriate use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory tablets. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Actually, on second thoughts, it was just one story line, given to all the characters — socially inappropriate love. Times, Sunday Times Tics are defined as socially inappropriate movements or sounds that are made involuntarily. Times, Sunday Times Trouble making choices; may show poor judgment or behave in socially inappropriate ways. Times, Sunday Times This socially inappropriate love leads to numerous problems, which can nevertheless be resolved. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Often acting in a socially inappropriate and impolite manner. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 So a rate hike this week would be totally inappropriate. Times, Sunday Times That would be totally inappropriate and people don't want to do that. Times, Sunday Times But first a court clerk jumped up and ticked him off for using a 'totally inappropriate' term. The Sun He would have kept the cash and not cared that it was totally inappropriate in the current climate. The Sun Totally inappropriate for the snow, but funny to try. Times, Sunday Times The judge said the remark could have been contempt and was wholly inappropriate. The Sun The buildup to a wholly inappropriate phone call to her lands as sure-footed as a tiger. Times, Sunday Times Twice last week that unnatural grin was displayed on wholly inappropriate occasions. Times, Sunday Times The country's chief prosecutor has told the home secretary that plans for limiting bail to 28 days are 'wholly inappropriate and unworkable'. Times, Sunday Times They are wholly inappropriate for a rural constituency car park in the rain. Times, Sunday Times Except you can only see the eyes and eyebrows and have to choose between four often wildly inappropriate feelings. Times, Sunday Times While she means well, the presents are wildly inappropriate. Times, Sunday Times A wildly inappropriate gift might reveal communication issues blighting a relationship. Times, Sunday Times An interventionist, protectionist industrial policy no longer seems wildly inappropriate. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 不适合的 Japanese: 不適当な |
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