proper

US /ˈprɑː.pɚ/
UK /ˈprɑː.pɚ/
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1.

真正的, 适当的

truly what something is said to be; genuine

:
We didn't have a proper conversation.
我们没有进行一次真正的对话。
He's never done a day's proper work in his life.
他一生中从未做过一天真正的工作。
2.

正确的, 适当的

correct or suitable

:
Make sure you follow the proper procedure.
确保你遵循正确的程序。
It's not proper to talk with your mouth full.
吃东西时说话是不礼貌的。
3.

正式的, 适当的

of or relating to the most important or characteristic part of a place or thing

:
The proper name of the city is 'New York City'.
这个城市的正式名称是“纽约市”。
The proper way to address him is 'Mr. Smith'.
称呼他的正确方式是“史密斯先生”。
4.

得体的, 讲究的

respectable, especially excessively so

:
She's always very proper and follows all the rules.
她总是非常得体,遵守所有规则。
He was raised in a very proper household.
他在一个非常讲究的家庭中长大。
1.

彻底地, 非常

completely or thoroughly

:
He was proper exhausted after the long journey.
长途旅行后他彻底筋疲力尽了。
It was a proper good meal.
那是一顿非常美味的饭。