inappropriate
翻译
不适当的, 不相称的
例句
His comments were completely inappropriate.
他的评论完全不恰当。
That dress is inappropriate for a formal event.
那件连衣裙不适合正式场合。
语法模式
((for sth.)) 对(某事)来说不适当 That dress is inappropriate for a formal event.
近义词
Synonyms: unsuitable, improper; Antonyms: appropriate, suitable
词源
来自前缀“in-”(不)+“appropriate”(适当的)。字面意思是“不适当”。
记忆技巧
可以记成“in(内部)的东西不appropriate(适当)”,联想到“不适当的”。