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单词 improper
释义 im·proper
\(ˈ)im, əm+\ adjective
Etymology: Middle French impropre, from Latin improprius, from in- in- (II) + proprius own, proper — more at proper
: not proper: as
 a. : not accordant with fact, truth, or right procedure : incorrect, inaccurate
  < arrived at an improper conclusion from the premises >
  < charges of bribery, falsification of records, acceptance of improper fees — Current Biography >
 b. : not regularly or normally formed or not properly so called
  < improper fractions >
 c. : not suited to the circumstances, design, or end
  < an improper medicine >
 d. : not in accord with propriety, modesty, good taste, or good manners : indecorous
  < most improper to intrude a dog into the houses of the people they were calling on — Joseph Conrad >
  < highly improper to dress ship at any time with college banners — C.D.Lane >
  : indecent
  < guilty of using improper language >
  < wearing a scandalously improper dress >
im·properly \“+\ adverb
im·properness \“+\ noun
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