单词 | propriety |
释义 | pro·pri·etyBrE /prəˈpraɪəti/ NAmE /prəˈpraɪəti/ noun (formal ) [U ]moral and social behaviour that is considered to be correct and acceptable 得体的举止;有分寸的行为◆ Nobody questioned the propriety of her being there alone . 没人认为她只身出现在那里不得体。OPP improprietythe proprieties [pl. ]the rules of correct behaviour 行为规范;礼节;规矩SYN etiquette◆ They were careful to observe the proprieties . 他们恪守规矩。 |
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