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.