propriety

名詞

1. 1

   得體、合宜、禮節正式

   She questioned the propriety of accepting such an expensive gift.

   她質疑收下這麼貴重的禮物是否得體。

2. 2

   禮儀、規矩常用複數

   He was careful to observe the proprieties at the funeral.

   他在葬禮上很小心地遵守各項禮儀。

3. 3

   適當性、正當性正式

   Lawmakers debated the propriety of the mayor's decision.

   議員們就市長這項決定的正當性展開辯論。