appropriate
Vocabulary Word
BritishAmerican
★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
Meaning: Suitable or proper for the circumstances
适当的,合适的
apropiado, adecuado
適切な、ふさわしい
적절한, 알맞은
The word 'appropriate' as an adjective means suitable or fitting for a particular situation, purpose, or person. As a verb (pronounced differently), it means to take something for one's own use, often without permission.
「appropriate」作为形容词,意为适合特定情况、目的或人的。作为动词(发音不同),意为将某物据为己用,通常是未经许可。
La palabra «appropriate» como adjetivo significa adecuado o apropiado para una situación, propósito o persona en particular. Como verbo (pronunciado de manera diferente), significa tomar algo para uso propio, a menudo sin permiso.
「appropriate」は形容詞として、特定の状況、目的、または人に適した、またはふさわしいことを意味します。動詞として(発音が異なる)、しばしば許可なく何かを自分のために取ることを意味します。
'appropriate'는 형용사로 특정 상황, 목적 또는 대상에 적합하거나 어울리는 것을 의미합니다. 동사(발음이 다름)로는 허락 없이 자기 것으로 취하는 것을 뜻합니다.
Examples
- Jeans are not appropriate for a formal interview. 牛仔裤不适合正式面试。Los vaqueros no son apropiados para una entrevista formal.ジーンズはフォーマルな面接にふさわしくありません。청바지는 공식적인 면접에 적절하지 않습니다.
- Is this gift appropriate for a child? 这个礼物适合小孩吗?¿Es este regalo apropiado para un niño?このプレゼントは子供に適切ですか?이 선물은 아이에게 적합합니까?
- Please use appropriate language in the classroom. 请在课堂上使用恰当的语言。Por favor, usa un lenguaje apropiado en el aula.教室では適切な言葉遣いをしてください。교실에서는 적절한 언어를 사용해 주세요.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Late Latin 'appropriatus', past participle of 'appropriare' meaning 'to make one's own', from Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'proprius' (own, proper). The adjective sense of 'suitable' and the verb sense of 'to take' diverged in English.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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