1610s, "quality or fact of being improper," from French impropriété (16c.), from Latin improprietas, from improprius (see improper). As "improper thing," 1670s.
实用例句
1. I would certainly dismiss any allegations of impropriety by the Labour Party.
对于工党指责我行为不正当，我当然不会理会。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He resigned amid allegations of financial impropriety.
他在财务作假的质疑声中辞职了。
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3. There is no suggestion of impropriety by the minister.
没有发现部长行为不端的任何跡象.
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4. I was surprised by the impropriety of his remarks.
他的话不得体,我听了很诧异.
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5. They were shocked by the impropriety of the young man's action.
