appropriate
adjective uk/əˈprəʊ.pri.ət/ us/əˈproʊ.pri.ət/
B2 适当的，恰当的；合适的
suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion
appropriate footwear for the country 适于在乡间穿的鞋
Is this film appropriate for small children? 这部电影适合幼童观看吗？
I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time. 我觉得他在当时发表那些评论很不妥当。
Is this an appropriate occasion to discuss finance? 这个场合适于讨论财政问题吗？
Please complete the appropriate parts of this form (= the parts that are right or necessary for your particular situation) and return it as soon as possible. 请正确填写表中相关部分并尽快交回。
Opposite: inappropriate
- More examples
- You would be well-advised to have the appropriate vaccinations before you go abroad.
- What would be an appropriate course of action in such a situation?
- We will provide help whenever you deem it appropriate.
- Here is a list of possible answers. Please delete as appropriate.
- The EU has issued guidelines on appropriate levels of pay for part-time manual workers.
appropriate
verb [ T ] formal uk/əˈprəʊ.pri.eɪt/ us/əˈproʊ.pri.eɪt/
(TAKE)
挪用;占用;盗用;侵吞
to take something for your own use, usually without permission
He lost his job when he was found to have appropriated some of the company's money. 他被发现侵吞公司钱款后就丢了工作。
(KEEP MONEY)
拨出（款项）
to keep an amount of money to use for a particular purpose
The government have appropriated millions of pounds for the project. 政府已经为该项目拨款数百万英镑。