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

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We didn't have a proper conversation.
我们没有进行一次真正的对话。
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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。
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genuineauthenticrealtrueactual
2.

正确的, 适当的

correct or suitable

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

正式的, 适当的

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

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

得体的, 讲究的

respectable, especially excessively so

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

completely or thoroughly

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