propriety
US /prəˈpraɪə.t̬i/
UK /prəˈpraɪə.ti/
名词
礼节, 适当, 得体
conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals
示例:
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She always behaved with the utmost propriety.
她总是在行为举止上表现得极有礼节。
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They questioned the propriety of the decision.
他们质疑该决定的妥当性。