"improper" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 不當
• 不恰當

Definition

對某種情境不合適或不正確；以不恰當或不可接受的方式行事或做事。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於正式或半正式語境。常用來批評不合社會規範的行為或做法，如 'improper conduct', 'improper use'。比 'illegal' 較輕，但表示做法不正確。

Examples

It is improper to talk loudly in the library.

在圖書館大聲說話是**不當**的。

She was punished for her improper behavior at school.

她因為在學校的**不當**行為受到了懲罰。

Using your phone during the exam is improper.

考試時使用手機是**不當**的。

If you notice anything improper at work, report it to your manager.

如果你在工作中發現任何**不當**行為，請向經理報告。

His joke at dinner was considered improper, so people felt uncomfortable.

他在晚餐時的玩笑被認為是**不適當**的，所以大家感到不舒服。

Don’t use improper language in front of children.

不要在孩子們面前說**不當**的話。