improper
英 [ɪm'prɒpə]
美[ɪm'prɑpɚ]
- adj. 不正确的，错误的；不适当的；不合礼仪的
词态变化
副词: improperly;
中文词源
improper 不合适的，不诚实的
im-,不，非，proper,合适的，诚实的。
英英释意
- 1. not suitable or right or appropriate;
- "slightly improper to dine alone with a married man"
- "improper medication"
- 2. not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention;
- "an unconventional marriage"
- "improper banking practices"
- 3. not appropriate for a purpose or occasion;
- "unsuitable attire for the office"
- "said all the wrong things"
英文词源
- improper (adj.)
- mid-15c., "not true," from French impropre (14c.), from Latin improprius, from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + proprius (see proper). Meaning "not suited, unfit" is from 1560s; that of "not in accordance with good manners, modesty, decency" is from 1739. Related: Improperly (late 14c.).
考试真题
- The author was advised against the improper use of figures of speech.
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- Improper use of them can destroy the apartment.
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实用场景例句
- improperly cooked meat
- 烹调不当的肉
牛津词典
- He was improperly dressed for the occasion.
- 他的衣着不大适合这个场合。
牛津词典
- to behave improperly
- 行为失当
牛津词典
- improper use of the drug
- 药物的误用
牛津词典
- It would be improper to comment at this stage.
- 在这个阶段发表评论并不恰当。
牛津词典
- There was nothing improper about our relationship (= it did not involve sex) .
- 我们的关系没有什么不正当的。
牛津词典
- improper conduct
- 不道德的行为
牛津词典
- improper business practices
- 不正当的商业手法
牛津词典
- He would never be improper, he is always the perfect gentleman.
- 他总是举止得体,一直是个完美的绅士。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- The improper use of medicine could lead to severe adverse reactions.
- 用药不当会产生严重的不良反应。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- Mr Matthews maintained that he had done nothing improper.
- 马修斯先生坚称他没有做过非法的事情。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- 25 officers were investigated following allegations of improper conduct during the murder inquiry...
- 25 名警察在被指控于调查谋杀案期间有非法行为之后受到调查。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- It was improper of the broker to withhold the information from the stock exchange.
- 股票经纪人对交易所隐瞒信息的行为是不正当的.
《简明英汉词典》
- Take the following precautions to prevent injuries caused by the improper handling of compressed gas cylinders.
- 提高如下警惕,以防止错误操作压缩气体钢瓶造成的伤害.
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- Short trousers are improper at a dance.
- 舞会上穿短裤不成体统.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- Although they tried very hard, they failed on the verge of success because of improper approach.
- 他们付出了很大的努力, 但终因方法欠妥功败垂成.
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- In China, the opening of a gift in front of the giver is considered improper behavior.
- 在中国, 当着送礼人打开礼物是不妥之举.
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- Objective: Analyze the dynamics feature of the common improper movement of the rolling manipulation.
- 目的:分 析推拿法常见错误动作的动力学特征.
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- It is improper for us to look at new matters through an old lens.
- 我们不应该以定式来看待新兴事物.
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- As far as we can make out, the damage is due to improper packing.
- 根据我们弄清的事实, 货损是因包装不善而造成的.
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- That could have happened in transit due to improper stowage.
- 由于装载方式不当很可能在运输途中发生了这样的问题.
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- In addition, the stress concentration caused by improper machining was also the reason of fracture.
- 另外机加工不当造成的应力集中加速了拉杆的断裂.
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- Assisting to examining, appraising the status of safety system and correcting improper performance.
- 协助调查 、 评估与完善安全体系的状态与绩效.
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- He was very indignant with his wife over her improper conduct.
- 他对他妻子的不端行为感到非常愤慨.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- It is improper to cut in on a queue.
- 突然插到排队的行列中去是不恰当的.
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- Finally, the Security Council has the authority to halt any prosecution it deems improper.
- 最后, 安全理事会有权终止它认为不当的任何起诉.
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- Executives at other banks say that is improper.
- 其它银行的高管表示,这种做法是不当的.
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- Is it improper for such doing?
- 这么做有什么不好哇?
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- What an improper suggestion!
- 多么不体面的建议!
《简明英汉词典》
- Blisters are not acceptable. Improper adhesion which exposes bare metal is not acceptable.
- 砂眼不可以接受. 暴露金属底材的电镀附著不可接受.
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