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“Appropriate” 既可以作形容词用,也可以作动词用。根据词性的变化,“appropriate” 的读音也会改变。看视频,跟着主持人学习这个词的正确读音和用法。

用法总结

1. “Appropriate” 可以作形容词,表示在特定场合或情况下是 “恰当的,合适的”。注意,作形容词用时,“appropriate” 的发音为 /əˈprəʊpriət/。

  • Is it appropriate to wear trainers to a conference?
  • Is this film appropriate for children under five?

2. 形容词 “appropriate” 还多用于较正式的场合中,如官方指南或标志,表示 “适当的,合理的”。

  • It is essential to have the appropriate vaccinations before travelling.
  • There are recommendations on appropriate levels of salt in food.

3.  “Appropriate” 还可以作动词,意思是 “挪用,盗用,剽窃”,通常指未经允许做出的行为。注意,作动词用时,“appropriate” 的发音为 /əˈprəʊpriˌeɪt/。

  • She was fired for appropriating millions of pounds from the business.
  • The poet was accused of appropriating ideas from another writer.

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