| 单词 | appropriate |
| 释义 | appropriate —appropriate /əˈprəʊ.pri.eɪt/ aep /-ˈproʊ-/ verb [T] FORMAL (KEEP MONEY) ↑Verb Endings for appropriate ► F0 to keep an amount of money to use for a particular purpose: » The government have appropriated millions of pounds for the project.Thesaurus+: ↑Keeping and storing thingsverb [T] FORMAL (TAKE) ↑Verb Endings for appropriate ► F0 to take something for your own use, usually without permission: » He lost his job when he was found to have appropriated some of the company's money.Thesaurus+: ↑StealingThesaurus+: ↑Taking things away from someone or somewhere , ↑Removing and getting rid of things appropriate /əˈprəʊ.pri.ət/ aep /-ˈproʊ-/ adjective ► B2 suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion: » appropriate footwear for the country» Is this film appropriate for small children?» I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.» Is this an appropriate occasion to discuss finance?» Please complete the appropriate parts of this form (= the parts that are right or necessary for your particular situation) and return it as soon as possible.→ OPPOSITE INAPPROPRIATE(Cf. ↑inappropriate)Thesaurus+: ↑Suitable and acceptable , ↑Quite good, or not very goodappropriately /-li/ adverb► B2» She didn't think we were appropriately dressed for a wedding.Thesaurus+: ↑Suitable and acceptable , ↑Quite good, or not very goodappropriateness /-nəs/ noun [U] Thesaurus+: ↑Suitable and acceptable , ↑Quite good, or not very good • • • Extra Examples:» You would be well-advised to have the appropriate vaccinations before you go abroad.» What would be an appropriate course of action in such a situation?» We will provide help whenever you deem it appropriate.» Here is a list of possible answers. Please delete as appropriate.» The EU has issued guidelines on appropriate levels of pay for part-time manual workers. |
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