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im·properBrE /ɪmˈprɒpə(r)/NAmE /ɪmˈprɑːpər/ adjective (formal) dishonest, or morally wrong 不诚实的；不正当的；不道德的◆improper business practices 不正当的商业手法◆improper conduct 不道德的行为◆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。 OPP proper not suited or appropriate to the situation 不合适的；不适当的；不得体的 SYN inappropriate ◆It would be improper to comment at this stage. 在这个阶段发表评论并不恰当。 OPP proper wrong; not correct 错误的；不正确的◆improper use of the drug 药物的误用▸ im·prop·er·ly BrE /ɪmˈprɒpəli/NAmE /ɪmˈprɑːpərli/ adverb◆to behave improperly 表现得没有分寸◆He was improperly dressed for the occasion. 他的衣着不大适合这个场合。◆improperly cooked meat 烹调不当的肉 |