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impropriety

英 [,ɪmprə'praɪətɪ] 美[,ɪmprə'praɪəti]
  • n. 不适当;不正确;用词错误;[审计] 不正当行为

词态变化


复数: improprieties;

中文词源


impropriety 不诚实的行为

来自improper,不诚实的。

英文词源


impropriety (n.)
1610s, "quality or fact of being improper," from French impropriété (16c.), from Latin improprietas, from improprius (see improper). As "improper thing," 1670s.

双语例句


1. I would certainly dismiss any allegations of impropriety by the Labour Party.
对于工党指责我行为不正当,我当然不会理会。

来自柯林斯例句

2. He resigned amid allegations of financial impropriety.
他在财务作假的质疑声中辞职了。

来自柯林斯例句

3. There is no suggestion of impropriety by the minister.
没有发现部长行为不端的任何跡象.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. I was surprised by the impropriety of his remarks.
他的话不得体,我听了很诧异.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. 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.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》