/əˈprəʊpriət ||; əˈproprɪɪt/adjappropriate (for/to sth) suitable or right for a particular situation, person, use, etc 适合的;适当的:
The matter will be dealt with by the appropriate authorities.会有适当的官员来处理那件事。I don't think this film is appropriate for children.我认为这部电影不适合儿童观看。 [OPP] inappropriate 反义词为 inappropriate➔appropriatelyadv
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/əˈprəʊprieɪt ||; əˈproprɪˌet/verb
[T] (formal 正式) to take sth to use for yourself, usually without permission 私占;挪用;擅用:
He appropriated the money from the company's pension fund.他挪用了公司养老基金的钱。 ➔appropriation /əˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃn ||; əˌproprɪˈeʃən/ noun [U] [sing]