词汇 appropriate 在中文的含义

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appropriate

US /əˈproʊ.pri.ət/
UK /əˈprəʊ.pri.ət/
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形容词

适当的, 合适的

suitable or proper in the circumstances

示例:
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Please wear appropriate attire for the ceremony.
请穿合适的服装参加仪式。
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His comments were not appropriate for the situation.
他的评论不适合这种情况。

动词

1.

挪用, 拨出

take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission

示例:
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He was accused of trying to appropriate company funds.
他被指控试图挪用公司资金。
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The artist decided to appropriate elements from classical paintings.
这位艺术家决定挪用古典绘画中的元素。
2.

拨款, 拨付

devote (money or assets) to a special purpose

示例:
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The government decided to appropriate funds for the new hospital.
政府决定为新医院拨款。
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Funds were appropriated for the disaster relief efforts.
资金被拨付用于救灾工作。