impropriety
英[,ɪmprə'praɪətɪ]
美[,ɪmprə'praɪəti]
- n. 不适当；不正确；用词错误；[审计] 不正当行为
词态变化
复数: improprieties;
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.
双语例句
- 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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. He resigned amid allegations of financial impropriety.
- 他在财务作假的质疑声中辞职了。
来自柯林斯例句
- 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.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 4. I was surprised by the impropriety of his remarks.
- 他的话不得体,我听了很诧异.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 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.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》