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impropriety

英 [,ɪmprə'praɪətɪ] 美 [,ɪmprə'praɪəti]

解释

n. 不适当；不正确；用词错误；[审计] 不正当行为

※ 提供单词"impropriety"的中文意思、发音示范及音标对照，中英文词源、例句和用法等。

中文词源

impropriety 不诚实的行为

来自improper,不诚实的。

英文词源

impropriety (n.): 1610s, "quality or fact of being improper," from French impropriété (16c.), from Latin improprietas, from improprius (see improper). As "improper thing," 1670s.

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例句和用法

1. I would certainly dismiss any allegations of impropriety by the Labour Party.: 对于工党指责我行为不正当，我当然不会理会。

2. He resigned amid allegations of financial impropriety.: 他在财务作假的质疑声中辞职了。

3. There is no suggestion of impropriety by the minister.: 没有发现部长行为不端的任何跡象.

4. I was surprised by the impropriety of his remarks.: 他的话不得体,我听了很诧异.

5. They were shocked by the impropriety of the young man's action.: 他们为那年轻人的不当举止而感到震惊.