impropriety

.imprә'praiәti

托福

n. an improper demeanor
n. the condition of being improper

n. 不适当, 不得体, 不正当行为, 用词不当

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impropriety 由前缀 im-（表示否定）和词根 propriety（意为“合适、得体”）构成，整体意思是“不合适、不得体”。

例句

1. The teacher addressed the impropriety of using phones during class.

老师指出在课堂上使用手机的不当行为。

2. She was embarrassed by her impropriety at the formal dinner.

她因在正式晚宴上的不当行为感到尴尬。

3. The company has strict rules to prevent any impropriety among its employees.

公司有严格的规定以防止员工之间的任何不当行为。