improper
improper
adjective
improperly
adverb
语源
adjective
- not in accordance with accepted rules or standards, especially of morality or honesty
（尤指道德或诚信方面）不合标准的；不得当的，不得体的，不恰当的
he was accused of improper behaviour in his business dealings.
他被指责在交易中有不恰当行为。
it is improper to end a sentence with a preposition.
以介词结束句子是不得当的。
■lacking in modesty or decency
不谦虚的；不庄重的，不体面的
it was thought improper for elderly women to wear bright colours.
人们认为老年妇女穿着艳丽有失庄重。
improperly
adverb
语源
- late Middle English: from French impropre or Latin improprius, from in- 'not' + proprius 'one's own, proper'
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