一分鐘英語
單詞 appropriate 的三個常見用法
內(nèi)容簡介
“Appropriate” 既可以作形容詞用,也可以作動詞用。根據(jù)詞性的變化,“appropriate” 的讀音也會改變。看視頻,跟著主持人學(xué)習(xí)這個詞的正確讀音和用法。
用法總結(jié)
1. “Appropriate” 可以作形容詞,表示在特定場合或情況下是 “恰當(dāng)?shù)?,合適的”。注意,作形容詞用時,“appropriate” 的發(fā)音為 /??pr??pri?t/。
Is it?appropriate?to wear trainers to a conference?
Is this film?appropriate?for children under five?
2. 形容詞 “appropriate” 還多用于較正式的場合中,如官方指南或標志,表示 “適當(dāng)?shù)?,合理的”?/p>
It is essential to have the?appropriate?vaccinations before travelling.
There are recommendations on?appropriate?levels of salt in food.
3.??“Appropriate” 還可以作動詞,意思是 “挪用,盜用,剽竊”,通常指未經(jīng)允許做出的行為。注意,作動詞用時,“appropriate” 的發(fā)音為 /??pr??pri?e?t/。
She was fired for?appropriating?millions of pounds from the business.
The poet was accused of?appropriating?ideas from another writer.