| 单词 | the proprieties |
| 释义 | > as lemmasthe proprieties b. the proprieties: the things that are considered proper; the details or rules of conventionally correct or proper conduct. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > [noun] > seemly behaviour or propriety > an) act(s) or requirement(s) of decorum1603 convenientsa1657 decencies1667 the proprieties1767 respectabilities1809 the conventionalities1854 1767 A. Murphy School for Guardians v. 73 To break through all the proprieties of conduct. 1792 T. Holcroft Anna St. Ives V. xcvii. 232 Perhaps it is proper. I cannot say, for indeed I do not very well understand many of what are called the proprieties of custom. 1846 J. Ruskin Mod. Painters II. 51 Happily ignorant of, the sophistications of theories, and the proprieties of composition. 1856 R. W. Emerson Eng. Traits vi. 115 The keeping of the proprieties is as indispensable as clean linen. 1883 M. E. Kennard Right Sort xxiv I doubt very much if Mary, who is so strong on the proprieties, will consider you and Mr. McGrath sufficient chaperones. ?1942 A. L. Rowse Diary Mar. (2003) 123 The Duke..whipped through like a whippet, while Dr Munz held the door open for me, beaming that the proprieties had been observed. 1992 A. McConnell Quantum Leap vii. 97 He..realized that he was dealing with a true stickler for the proprieties, and knocked in what he hoped was an acceptably humble manner. < as lemmas |
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