properness
properness — 名詞
1. behavior that follows accepted social or moral standards, showing what people co
得體；恰當
言行合乎禮儀規範
behavior that follows accepted social or moral standards, showing what people consider correct and suitable in a given situation.
Tara's grandmother taught her that properness in speech is as important as in dress.
Tara 的祖母教導她，說話得體和衣著得體同樣重要。
collocation: properness in [area]
The school rules about properness seemed old-fashioned to the new exchange students.
學校關於言行得體的規定，在新來的交換學生眼中顯得過時。
Emre showed great properness during the ceremony by waiting to be introduced first.
Emre 在典禮上表現得非常得體，等到適當的時機才先被介紹出場。
Visitors were impressed by the properness of the formal dinner arrangements.
來賓們對正式晚宴安排的得體程度印象深刻。
Sari's properness in handling customer complaints set a good example for the junior staff.
Sari 處理客戶投訴時表現得宜，為資淺員工樹立了好榜樣。
- propriety
more formal; specifically about social etiquette and conventions
- decorum
formal; focuses on dignified, polite behavior in public settings
- correctness
broader meaning; includes accuracy as well as social appropriateness
- impropriety
behavior that breaks social rules or is considered unsuitable
- indecorum
formal; behavior that lacks dignity or politeness
用法筆記
Similar to 'propriety', but slightly less formal. 'Propriety' more strongly emphasizes social etiquette, while 'properness' can also cover moral correctness. Both are used mainly in formal or written contexts.