/əˈprəʊpriət ||; əˈproprɪɪt/adj appropriate (for/to sth) suitable or right for a particular situation, person, use, etc 适合的;适当的:
The matter will be dealt with by the appropriate authorities. 会有适当的官员来处理那件事。I don't think this film is appropriate for children. 我认为这部电影不适合儿童观看。 [OPP] inappropriate 反义词为 inappropriate➔appropriately adv