音标:[.imprә'praiәti] ;
n. 不适当, 不得体, 不正当行为, 用词不当
n. an improper demeanor
n. the condition of being improper
词型变化:名词复数形式 : improprieties
考试类型:[托福]
词性分布:
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impropriety的用法和样例:

例句

用作名词(n.)
  1. He waved off suggestions of impropriety.他撤消了不适当的建议。
  2. The investigation revealed no impropriety.调查表明没有不正当的做法.
  3. They were shocked by the impropriety of the young man's action.他们为那年轻人的不当举止而感到震惊。
  4. Impropriety is the soul of wit.用词不当是打趣话的精髓。
  5. I was surprised by the impropriety of his remarks.他的话不得体,我听了很诧异。
  6. They were shocked by the impropriety of the young man's action.他们为那年轻人的不当举止而感到震惊。

经典引文

  • We may therefore say, without impropriety, that the quality forms part of its signification.

    出自:J. S. Mill
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