英语词汇“proper”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	proper
释义	Trends of proper View usage for: proper (prɒpəʳ) 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use proper to describe things that you consider to be real and satisfactory rather than inadequate in some way. Two out of five people lack a proper job. I always cook a proper evening meal. Synonyms: real, actual, genuine, true More Synonyms of proper 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] The proper thing is the one that is correct or most suitable. The Supreme Court will ensure that the proper procedures have been followed. He helped to put things in their proper place. Synonyms: correct, accepted, established, appropriate More Synonyms of proper 3. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] If you say that a way of behaving is proper, you mean that it is considered socially acceptable and right. In those days it was not thought entirely proper for a woman to be on the stage. It is right and proper to do this. Synonyms: polite, right, becoming, seemly More Synonyms of proper 4. adjective [noun ADJECTIVE] You can add proper after a word to indicate that you are referring to the central and most important part of a place, event, or object and want to distinguish it from other things which are not regarded as being important orcentral to it. A distinction must be made between archaeology proper and science-based archaeology. More Synonyms of proper proper in British English (ˈprɒpə) adjective 1. (usually prenominal) appropriate or suited for some purpose in its proper place 2. correct in behaviour or conduct 3. excessively correct in conduct; vigorously moral 4. up to a required or regular standard 5. (immediately postpositive) (of an object, quality, etc) referred to or named specifically so as to exclude anything not directly connected with it his claim is connected with the deed proper 6. (postpositive; foll by to) belonging to or characteristic of a person or thing 7. (prenominal) British informal (intensifier) I felt a proper fool 8. (usually postpositive) (of heraldic colours) considered correct for the natural colour of the object or emblem depicted three martlets proper 9. mathematics, logic (of a relation) distinguished from a weaker relation by excluding the case where the relata are identical. For example, every set is a subset of itself, but a proper subset must exclude at least one member of the containing set See also strict (sense 6) 10. archaic pleasant or good adverb 11. British dialect (intensifier) he's proper stupid 12. good and proper noun 13. the parts of the Mass that vary according to the particular day or feast on which the Mass is celebrated Compare ordinary (sense 10) Derived forms properly (ˈproperly) adverb properness (ˈproperness) noun Word origin C13: via Old French from Latin prōprius special proper in American English (ˈprɑpər) adjective 1. specially adapted or suitable to a specific purpose or specific conditions; appropriate the proper tool for a job 2. naturally belonging or peculiar (to) weather proper to April 3. conforming to an accepted standard or to good usage; correct a proper spelling 4. fitting; seemly; right proper modesty 5. decent; decorous; genteel often connoting exaggerated respectability “the proper Bostonians” 6. understood in its most restricted sense; strictly so called usually following the noun modified the population of Chicago proper (i.e., apart from its suburbs) 7. British complete; thorough a proper scoundrel 8. Chiefly Dialectal a. fine; good; excellent b. handsome 9. Ecclesiastical reserved for a particular day or festival said of prayers, rites, etc. 10. Grammar a. designating a noun that names a specific individual, place, etc., that is not normally used with an article, and that is normally capitalized “Donald,” “Rover,” and “Boston” are proper nouns, sometimes called proper names see also common b. designating an adjective formed from a proper noun, as Bostonian 11. Heraldry represented in its natural form or colors adverb Dialectal 12. completely; thoroughly 13. properly; correctly noun [often P-]; Ecclesiastical 14. the special office or prayers for a particular day or festival 15. those parts of the Mass which vary according to the particular day or festival SIMILAR WORDS: fit Derived forms properly (ˈproperly) adverb Word origin ME propre < OFr < L proprius, one's own Examples of 'proper' in a sentence proper The liberals who clamour for more overseas aid will tell you this is all right and proper. The Sun (2017) You take a realistic look at cash while proper planning gets good results. The Sun (2016) Once upon a time there were proper socialites. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We need to move back to proper meals. Times, Sunday Times (2016) But he sent me a really nice email saying sorry and it takes a proper person to apologise. The Sun (2016) We need proper rights for workers. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Fine, but call it by its proper name. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This means she doesn't need a proper job. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Because what the Government has in mind is a means of stuffing the press good and proper. The Sun (2017) It's a proper co-operative relationship. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The world is in a proper pickle right now. The Sun (2009) We now need to consider a proper separation of powers. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Would it have killed the owners to choose a proper name for their restaurant instead? Times, Sunday Times (2010) Taking time to add proper planning to creative ideas ensures people take you seriously. The Sun (2014) We were both very excited at turning our casual relationship into a proper one. The Sun (2013) You no longer need to cut your hair to get a proper job. Times, Sunday Times (2016) You would have to have policies on gifts and hospitality and put in place proper training programmes. Times, Sunday Times (2010) We again emphasise that this was an entirely proper arrangement reflecting the circumstances of the time. Times, Sunday Times (2011) This is the correct and proper process. Times, Sunday Times (2015) This will be a proper meal for under a tenner. The Sun (2008) So criticising him is right and proper. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He wanted me to read what he considered proper books. Times, Sunday Times (2012) This woman is not free to have a proper relationship with you. The Sun (2013) We could spend hours considering our cultural reluctance to treat football management as a proper job. Times, Sunday Times (2009) They will put a proper structure in place. Times, Sunday Times (2015) That is an entirely proper role for parents. Times, Sunday Times (2010) They get three proper meals a day. The Sun (2011) It would have been judged right and proper for him to have thrown her out. Davey, Ray Rev. & Cole, John A Channel of Peace (1993) But neither of us considered it a proper relationship. The Sun (2012) No proper names and no plurals. The Sun (2008) Think of it more as a kind of mountain hut, only one with proper rooms. Times, Sunday Times (2014) That was not simply a failing of the fit and proper person test, though. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Word lists with proper heraldry In other languages proper British English: proper /ˈprɒpə/ ADJECTIVE You use proper to describe things that you consider to be real or satisfactory. I've just started a proper job with security, a pension, and good prospects. American English: proper Arabic: مُنَاسِب Brazilian Portuguese: próprio Chinese: 适当的 Croatian: pravi Czech: řádný Danish: korrekt Dutch: gepast European Spanish: apropiado correcto Finnish: kunnon French: correct German: echt Greek: κατάλληλος Italian: opportuno Japanese: 適切な Korean: 적합한 Norwegian: ekte Polish: właściwy European Portuguese: próprio Romanian: adecvat Russian: надлежащий Latin American Spanish: apropiado Swedish: riktig Thai: เหมาะสม Turkish: doğru dürüst Ukrainian: відповідний Vietnamese: thực sự All related terms of 'proper' proper bed A bed is a piece of furniture that you lie on when you sleep. proper job A job is the work that someone does to earn money. proper noun A proper noun is the name of a particular person, place, organization , or thing. Proper nouns begin with a capital letter . Examples are ' Margaret ', ' London ', and 'the United Nations '. Compare → common noun . proper time time measured by a clock that has the same motion as the observer . Any clock in motion relative to the observer, or in a different gravitational field , will not, according to the theory of relativity , measure proper time proper class a class which cannot itself be a member of other classes proper motion the very small continuous change in the direction of motion of a star relative to the sun. It is determined from its radial and tangential motion proper psalm a psalm used only on a particular day or feast proper subset a subset that excludes at least one member of the containing set proper fraction a fraction in which the numerator has a lower absolute value than the denominator , as 1 ⁄ 2 or x /(3 + x 2 ) proper scrutiny If a person or thing is under scrutiny , they are being studied or observed very carefully. proper training Training is the process of learning the skills that you need for a particular job or activity. proper assessment An assessment is a consideration of someone or something and a judgment about them. proper education Education involves teaching people various subjects, usually at a school or college, or being taught . proper perspective A particular perspective is a particular way of thinking about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences. proper protection To give or be protection against something unpleasant means to prevent people or things from being harmed or damaged by it. good and proper thoroughly proper consideration Consideration is careful thought about something. proper consultation A consultation is a meeting which is held to discuss something. Consultation is discussion about something. proper relationship A relationship is a close connection between two people, especially one involving romantic or sexual feelings. proper understanding If you have an understanding of something, you know how it works or know what it means. characteristic root a scalar for which there exists a nonzero vector such that the scalar times the vector equals the value of the vector under a given linear transformation on a vector space eigenfunction a function satisfying a differential equation , esp an allowed function for a system in wave mechanics strict inclusion the relation between two sets that obtains when all the members of the first are members of the second Chinese translation of 'proper' proper (ˈprɔpəʳ) adj (= genuine) [job, meal, teacher] 适(適)当(當)的 (shìdàng de) (= correct) [procedure, place, word] 恰当(當)的 (qiàdàng de) (= socially acceptable) [behaviour, job] 适(適)宜的 (shìyí de) (inf, = real) [idiot, thug etc] 十足的 (shízú de) to go through the proper channels 通过(過)正当(當)渠道 (tōngguò zhèngdàng qúdào) the town/city proper 城/市区(區) (chéng/shìqū) 1 (adjective) in the sense of real Definition real or genuine Two out of five people do not have a proper job. Synonyms real No, it wasn't a dream. It was real. actual They are using local actors or the actual people involved. genuine They are convinced the painting is genuine. true I allowed myself to acknowledge my true feelings. bona fide We are happy to donate to bona fide charitable causes. kosher (informal) I guessed something wasn't quite kosher. dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal) He was a fair dinkum bloke with no pretensions. 2 (adjective) in the sense of correct Definition suited to a particular purpose Please ensure that the proper procedures are followed. Synonyms correct They refuse to adopt the rules of correct behaviour. accepted There is no generally accepted definition of life. established Their religious adherence is not to the established church. appropriate It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list. right It's not right, leaving her like this. formal He wrote a very formal letter of apology. conventional conventional views accurate a more accurate description of the terrain exact I can't remember the exact words he used. precise We will never know the precise details of his death. legitimate They have demanded the restoration of the legitimate government. orthodox These ideas are now being incorporated into orthodox medical treatment. apt The words of this report are as apt today as they were in 1929. Opposites inappropriate , improper , wrong , unsuitable , unconventional , unorthodox 3 (adjective) in the sense of polite Definition correct in behaviour In those days it was not thought proper for a woman to be on the stage. Synonyms polite He was a quiet and very polite young man. right Make sure you approach it in the right way. becoming This behaviour is not becoming among our politicians. seemly It wasn't seemly for them to be seen together. fitting The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign. fit You're not fit to be in charge of this company. mannerly He was gentle of speech, mannerly and concerned about impressions. suitable Was it really suitable behaviour for someone who wants to be taken seriously? decent After a decent interval they invited their new neighbours round for dinner. gentlemanly He was respected for his kind and gentlemanly ways. refined His speech and manner are refined. respectable He came from a respectable middle-class family. befitting genteel two ladies with genteel manners and voices de rigueur (French) T-shirts now seem almost de rigueur in even the smartest places. ladylike She crossed the room with quick, ladylike steps. meet (archaic) decorous The politician was wearing a suitably decorous expression. punctilious comme il faut (French) Opposites common , crude , rude , coarse , indecent , unseemly , unbecoming , unrefined , impolite , ungentlemanly , discourteous , unladylike 4 (adjective) in the sense of characteristic Make sure everything is in its proper place. Synonyms characteristic Windmills are a characteristic feature of the landscape. own special It requires a very special brand of courage to fight dictators. individual We develop our own individual style of writing. personal That's my personal property! particular What particular aspects of the job are you interested in? specific the specific needs of the individual peculiar We have our own peculiar way of doing things. respective They went into their respective bedrooms. Additional synonyms in the sense of accepted Definition commonly approved or recognized There is no generally accepted definition of life. Synonyms agreed, received, common, standard, established, traditional, confirmed, regular, usual, approved, acknowledged, recognized, sanctioned, acceptable, universal, authorized, customary, agreed upon, time-honoured, admitted, normal, conventional in the sense of accurate a more accurate description of the terrain Synonyms precise, right, close, nice, regular, correct, careful, strict, proper, exact, faithful, explicit, authentic, spot-on, just, clear-cut, meticulous, truthful, faultless, scrupulous, unerring, veracious in the sense of actual Definition existing in reality or as a matter of fact They are using local actors or the actual people involved. Synonyms genuine, real, true, confirmed, authentic, verified, truthful, bona fide, dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Synonyms of 'proper' proper Explore 'proper' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of appropriate Definition right or suitable It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list. Synonyms suitable, right, fitting, fit, suited, correct, belonging, relevant, proper, to the point, in keeping, apt, applicable, pertinent, befitting, well-suited, well-timed, apposite, apropos, opportune (formal), becoming, seemly, felicitous, germane, to the purpose, appurtenant, congruous, meet (archaic) in the sense of apt Definition suitable or appropriate The words of this report are as apt today as they were in 1929. Synonyms appropriate, timely, right, seemly, fitting, fit, related, correct, belonging, suitable, relevant, proper, to the point, applicable, pertinent, befitting, apposite, apropos, opportune (formal), germane, to the purpose, meet (archaic) in the sense of becoming Definition suitable or appropriate This behaviour is not becoming among our politicians. Synonyms appropriate, right, seemly, fitting, fit, correct, suitable, decent, proper, worthy, in keeping, compatible, befitting, decorous, comme il faut, congruous, meet (archaic) in the sense of bona fide Definition undertaken in good faith We are happy to donate to bona fide charitable causes. Synonyms genuine, real, true, legal, actual, legitimate, authentic, honest, veritable, lawful, on the level (informal), kosher (informal), dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal), the real McCoy in the sense of conventional conventional views Synonyms proper, conservative, correct, formal, respectable, bourgeois, genteel, staid, conformist, decorous, Pooterish in the sense of de rigueur Definition required by fashion T-shirts now seem almost de rigueur in even the smartest places. Synonyms necessary, right, required, fitting, correct, done, conventional, decent, proper, decorous, the done thing, comme il faut in the sense of decent Definition fitting or proper After a decent interval they invited their new neighbours round for dinner. Synonyms proper, becoming, seemly, fitting, fit, appropriate, suitable, respectable, befitting, decorous, comme il faut in the sense of decorous Definition polite, calm, and sensible in behaviour The politician was wearing a suitably decorous expression. Synonyms proper, becoming, seemly, fitting, fit, correct, appropriate, mannerly, suitable, decent, polite, sedate, befitting, well-behaved, comely (archaic), comme il faut in the sense of dinkum Definition genuine or right He was a fair dinkum bloke with no pretensions. Synonyms genuine, honest, natural, frank, sincere, candid, upfront (informal), artless, guileless in the sense of established Their religious adherence is not to the established church. Synonyms accepted, traditional, conventional, historic, customary, time-honoured, officially recognized Additional synonyms in the sense of exact Definition correct in every detail I can't remember the exact words he used. Synonyms accurate, very, correct, true, particular, right, express, specific, careful, precise, identical, authentic, faithful, explicit, definite, orderly, literal, unequivocal, faultless, on the money (informal), unerring, veracious in the sense of fit Definition worthy or suitable You're not fit to be in charge of this company. Synonyms appropriate, qualified, suitable, competent, right, becoming, meet (archaic), seemly, trained, able, prepared, fitting, fitted, ready, skilled, correct, deserving, capable, adapted, proper, equipped, good enough, adequate, worthy, convenient, apt, well-suited, expedient, apposite in the sense of fitting Definition appropriate or proper The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign. Synonyms appropriate, suitable, proper, apt, right, becoming, meet (archaic), seemly, correct, decent, desirable, apposite, decorous, comme il faut in the sense of formal He wrote a very formal letter of apology. Synonyms serious, stiff, detached, aloof, official, reserved, correct, conventional, remote, exact, precise, starched, prim, unbending, punctilious (formal), ceremonious in the sense of genteel Definition respectable, polite, and well-bred two ladies with genteel manners and voices Synonyms refined, cultured, mannerly, elegant, formal, gentlemanly, respectable, polite, cultivated, courteous, courtly, well-bred, ladylike, well-mannered in the sense of gentlemanly He was respected for his kind and gentlemanly ways. Synonyms chivalrous, mannerly, obliging, refined, polite, civil, cultivated, courteous, gallant, genteel, suave, gentlemanlike, well-mannered in the sense of genuine Definition real and exactly what it appears to be They are convinced the painting is genuine. Synonyms authentic, real, original, actual, sound, true, pure, sterling, valid, legitimate, honest, veritable, bona fide, dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal), pukka, the real McCoy in the sense of individual Definition separate or distinct from others of its kind We develop our own individual style of writing. Synonyms distinctive, special, personal, particular, specific, characteristic, distinguishing, distinct, signature, peculiar, respective, idiosyncratic, personalized, own, several in the sense of kosher Definition legitimate, genuine, or proper I guessed something wasn't quite kosher. Synonyms acceptable, seemly, standard, fitting, correct, appropriate, diplomatic, right, proper, O.K. or okay (informal) in the sense of ladylike Definition refined and fastidious She crossed the room with quick, ladylike steps. Synonyms refined, cultured, sophisticated, elegant, proper, respectable, polite, genteel, courtly, decorous Additional synonyms in the sense of legitimate Definition authorized by or in accordance with law They have demanded the restoration of the legitimate government. Synonyms lawful, real, true, legal, acknowledged, sanctioned, genuine, proper, authentic, statutory, authorized, rightful, kosher (informal), dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal), legit (slang), licit in the sense of mannerly Definition well-mannered and polite He was gentle of speech, mannerly and concerned about impressions. Synonyms polite, civil, gentlemanly, refined, polished, gracious, civilized, respectful, courteous, genteel, well-behaved, well-bred, ladylike, decorous, well-mannered in the sense of orthodox Definition conforming to traditional or established standards in religion, behaviour, or attitudes These ideas are now being incorporated into orthodox medical treatment. Synonyms established, official, accepted, received, common, popular, traditional, normal, regular, usual, ordinary, approved, familiar, acknowledged, conventional, routine, customary, well-established, kosher (informal) in the sense of particular Definition of, belonging to, or being one person or thing What particular aspects of the job are you interested in? Synonyms specific, special, express, exact, precise, distinct, peculiar in the sense of peculiar Definition distinct or special We have our own peculiar way of doing things. Synonyms special, private, individual, personal, particular, unique, characteristic, distinguishing, distinct, signature, idiosyncratic in the sense of personal Definition belonging to, or for the sole use of, a particular individual That's my personal property! Synonyms own, special, private, individual, particular, peculiar, privy (archaic) in the sense of precise Definition particular or exact We will never know the precise details of his death. Synonyms exact, specific, actual, particular, express, fixed, correct, absolute, accurate, explicit, definite, clear-cut, literal, unequivocal, surgical in the sense of refined Definition cultured or polite His speech and manner are refined. Synonyms cultured, civil, polished, tasteful, sophisticated, gentlemanly, elegant, polite, cultivated, gracious, civilized, genteel, urbane, courtly, well-bred, ladylike, well-mannered in the sense of respectable Definition having good social standing or reputation He came from a respectable middle-class family. Synonyms honourable, good, respected, decent, proper, worthy, upright, admirable, honest, dignified, venerable, reputable, decorous, estimable in the sense of respective Definition relating separately to each of several people or things They went into their respective bedrooms. Synonyms specific, own, several (formal), individual, personal, particular, various, separate, relevant, corresponding Additional synonyms in the sense of right Definition morally or legally acceptable or correct It's not right, leaving her like this. Synonyms just, good, fair, moral, proper, ethical, upright, honourable, honest, equitable, righteous, virtuous, lawful in the sense of right Definition appropriate, suitable, or proper Make sure you approach it in the right way. Synonyms proper, done, becoming, seemly, fitting, fit, appropriate, suitable, desirable, comme il faut in the sense of seemly Definition proper or fitting It wasn't seemly for them to be seen together. Synonyms fitting, becoming, appropriate, meet (archaic), fit, nice, suited, suitable, decent, proper, befitting, decorous, the done thing, in good taste, comme il faut in the sense of special Definition designed or reserved for a specific purpose It requires a very special brand of courage to fight dictators. Synonyms specific, particular, distinctive, certain, individual, appropriate, characteristic, precise, signature, peculiar, specialized, especial in the sense of specific Definition particular or definite the specific needs of the individual Synonyms particular, special, characteristic, distinguishing, signature, peculiar, definite, especial in the sense of suitable Definition appropriate for a particular function or occasion Was it really suitable behaviour for someone who wants to be taken seriously? Synonyms seemly, fitting, becoming, due, proper, correct in the sense of true Definition real or genuine I allowed myself to acknowledge my true feelings. Synonyms actual, real, natural, pure, genuine, proper, authentic, dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal), dinky-di (Australian, New Zealand, informal)
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