appropriate

【发音】

美 /əˈproprɪət;(for v.) əˈproprɪet/ 英 /ə'prəupriət/

【翻译】

1. adj.适当的，恰当的

   英释:correct or suitable for a particular time, situation, or purpose

2. vt. 私吞； 拨款供专用

   英释:to take something, especially money, to use for a particular purpose

【记忆】

ap ＋ propr(看作proper， 适当的) ＋ iate → 适当的

【短语】

1. as appropriate : 酌情；[拉丁语]视情况而定

2. appropriate time : 适当时间

3. if appropriate : 任选地；如果有的话

4. appropriate technology : 适当的技术；适用技术

5. be appropriate for : 适合于

6. appropriate authority : 有关当局

【例句】

1. The timing of the announcement was particularly appropriate .

   通告发布的时机很合适。

2. Where appropriate , I delegate as much work as possible.

   只要合适，我就尽量把工作分派出去。

3. Mark box 1 or 2, as appropriate .

   把方框1和2中的合适者标出来。

4. I can assure you that appropriate action will be taken.

   我向你保证会采取适当的行动。

【真题例句】

1. (2017.6 • CET6 • 第二套 • 阅读理解)...Action to restore appropriate price incentives...

2. (2017.6 • CET6 • 第二套 • 阅读理解)...If not corrected by the appropriate carbon price...

3. (2017.6 • CET6 • 第二套 • 阅读理解)...It is urgent for governments to increase the cost of using fossil fuels to an appropriate level to lessen the catastrophic effects of climate change...

4. (2012.12 • CET6 • 第一套 • 阅读理解)...the important aspect is to compare with an appropriate reference group...

5. (2009.6 • CET6 • • 阅读理解)...Countries with appropriate primary care resources score highly when it comes to health outcomes and cost...

【同、近义词】

1. adj.适当的

   suitable/proper/adequate/becoming/

2. vt.占用；拨出

   engage/take up to/

【同根词】

1. adv

   appropriately : 适当地；合适的；相称地

2. n

   appropriateness : 适当；适合

   appropriator : 占用者；擅用者