appropriate
/əˈprəʊpriət/ · /əˈproʊpriət/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5299 in the learning path
合适的；恰当的
Definitions
adj. suitable for a particular situation or purpose
合适的；恰当的
v. to take something for your own use without permission
擅自占用；挪用
v. to officially set aside money for a particular purpose
拨款；拨出
Example
Are these shoes appropriate for a long mountain walk?
这双鞋适合长时间山间徒步吗？
Governments should provide appropriate training to help workers adapt to technological changes in the labour market.
政府应提供适当培训，帮助劳动者适应劳动力市场中的技术变革。
Collocations
- appropriate for
- appropriate measures
- appropriate behaviour
- appropriate funds for
Word family
- appropriately (adv.)
- appropriateness (n.)
- inappropriate (adj.)
- appropriation (n.)
Synonyms
- suitable
- fitting
Antonyms
- inappropriate
- unsuitable
Usage tip
形容词词尾读/ət/，动词读/eɪt/。
FAQ
- What does appropriate mean?
- suitable for a particular situation or purpose to take something for your own use without permission to officially set aside money for a particular purpose
- How is appropriate pronounced?
- UK /əˈprəʊpriət/, US /əˈproʊpriət/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
