| 单词 | properly |
| 释义 | properly —properly /ˈprɒp.əl.i/ aep /ˈprɑː.pɚ.li/ adverb (CORRECTLY) ► F0 correctly, or in a satisfactory way: » It's still not working properly.» I'm not properly dressed for this sort of weather.» I think you should take it somewhere to have it mended properly.» Come on, Evie, speak properly - you're not a baby any more!Thesaurus+: ↑Suitable and acceptable , ↑Quite good, or not very good• • • Extra Examples:» We need to ensure that handwriting is properly taught in our primary schools.» You obviously didn't read the instructions properly.» It takes about five minutes to iron a shirt properly.» The doctors are doing all that they can, but she's still not breathing properly.» If you get bitten by a dog, you have to make sure the wound is properly cleaned, or an infection could set in.adverb FORMAL (SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE) ► F0 in a socially and morally acceptable way: » Most vegetables should be eaten with a fork but asparagus can be properly eaten with the fingers.Thesaurus+: ↑Suitable and acceptable , ↑Quite good, or not very good |
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