| 释义 |
propriety /pra'praiati; pra'praiati/ n (pl -ties) (formal) (正式用语) 1 [U] state of being correct in behaviour and morals: 行为和道徳之正当; 礼; 礼貌： a breach of ~; 失礼; (以) details of correct social behaviour: (复) 为节; 礼位; 规矩： observe the proprieties; 遵守礼仪; offend against the proprieties. 违反礼节。 2 [U] reasonableness; fitness: 合理; 适当： I question the ~ of granting such a request, doubt whether it is right to do so. 我怀疑答应这侦请求是否适当。 |