properly /ˈprɑːpɚli/ adverb Learner's definition of PROPERLY
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: in a way that is acceptable or suitable得当地；恰当地 -
The children must learn how to behave properly [=appropriately] in church.孩子们做礼拜时必须学会举止得当。
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He doesn't know how to properly tie a necktie.他不知道怎样正确系领带。
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The can opener is not working properly. [=right]开瓶器不灵了。
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: in a way that is accurate or correct准确地；正确地 -
The boxes were not properly labeled.这些箱子的标签贴错了。
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Did I spell your name properly?您的名字我拼对了吗？
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Properly speaking, whales are not fish.准确地说，鲸不是鱼类。
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The house properly belongs to his sister.这栋房子实际上属于他姐姐。