一分钟英语
单词 appropriate 的三个常见用法
内容简介
“Appropriate” 既可以作形容词用，也可以作动词用。根据词性的变化，“appropriate” 的读音也会改变。看视频，跟着主持人学习这个词的正确读音和用法。
用法总结
1. “Appropriate” 可以作形容词，表示在特定场合或情况下是 “恰当的，合适的”。注意，作形容词用时，“appropriate” 的发音为 /əˈprəʊpriət/。
Is it appropriate to wear trainers to a conference?
Is this film appropriate for children under five?
2. 形容词 “appropriate” 还多用于较正式的场合中，如官方指南或标志，表示 “适当的，合理的”。
It is essential to have the appropriate vaccinations before travelling.
There are recommendations on appropriate levels of salt in food.
3. “Appropriate” 还可以作动词，意思是 “挪用，盗用，剽窃”，通常指未经允许做出的行为。注意，作动词用时，“appropriate” 的发音为 /əˈprəʊpriˌeɪt/。
She was fired for appropriating millions of pounds from the business.
The poet was accused of appropriating ideas from another writer.