proper

形容词

1. 1

   适当的、恰当的、正确的

   You should fill in the proper form before the deadline.

   你应该在截止日前填好正确的表格。

2. 2

   真正的、名副其实的口语，尤英式

   I haven't had a proper meal in three days.

   我已经三天没好好吃一顿饭了。

3. 3

   得体的、规矩的、合乎礼仪的

   It isn't proper to ask guests how much they earn.

   问客人赚多少钱并不得体。

4. 4

   本身的、严格意义上的置于名词后

   Rent in the city proper is far higher than in the suburbs.

   市区本身的租金远高于郊区。

5. 5

   专属的、固有的正式，与 to 连用

   These customs are proper to the island's fishing villages.

   这些习俗是该岛渔村所特有的。

副词

1. 1

   完全地、彻底地英式口语

   He was proper annoyed when the train got canceled again.

   火车又取消时，他气得不得了。

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