properly
副词
UK/ˈprɒp.ᵊl.i/
US/ˈprɑː.pɚ.li/
定义 properly 副词
correctly(正确地)
In a correct and satisfactory manner.
正确地；恰当地
The equipment is still not functioning correctly.
设备仍然无法正常运作。
I am not suitably dressed for this weather condition.
我穿得不适合这种天气。
I suggest you have it professionally repaired.
我建议你请专业人士修理它。
appropriately(恰当地)
- formal(正式)
In a way that is acceptable according to social or moral standards.
合宜地；得体地
While most vegetables are eaten with a fork, asparagus is appropriately eaten using your fingers.
虽然大多数蔬菜都是用叉子吃的，但芦笋适当地用手吃。
People should dress properly in formal events.
人们应该在正式场合穿着得体。
She always knows how to behave properly in any situation.
她总知道如何在任何情况下得体地举止。
成语
- properly speaking
in a strict or precise sense; accurately speaking.
严格来说；确切地说
• Properly speaking, this wasn't a formal meeting but an informal discussion.
严格来说，这不是一个正式会议，而是一次非正式讨论。