1610s, "quality or fact of being improper," from French impropriété (16c.), from Latin improprietas, from improprius (see improper). As "improper thing," 1670s.
雙語例句
1. I would certainly dismiss any allegations of impropriety by the Labour Party.
對于工黨指責我行為不正當，我當然不會理會。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He resigned amid allegations of financial impropriety.
他在財務作假的質(zhì)疑聲中辭職了。
來自柯林斯例句
3. There is no suggestion of impropriety by the minister.
沒有發(fā)現(xiàn)部長行為不端的任何跡象.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. I was surprised by the impropriety of his remarks.
他的話不得體,我聽了很詫異.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. They were shocked by the impropriety of the young man's action.