a.  恰当的；合适的 ≠ inappropriate

v.  挪用；占用；盗用 ≈ steal

v.  拨〔款〕

• appropriately   ad. 适当地；合适地

• After taking appropriate measures to contain the RF interference to our test lab, we tested the attack out for ourselves, and were able to verify that it's possible with the right equipment. 采取恰当的措施

• But I think the really successful negotiator is probably born with the sixth sense about responding appropriately to the situation at hand. 做出适当的反应

• It is a show inappropriate for a night of charity. 不适合慈善晚会

• Over $25 billion was appropriated by Congress, and construction began on about 40,000 miles of new roads. 国会为…拨款

• I can assure you that appropriate action will be taken. 我向你保证会采取适当的行动。

• It would not be appropriate for me to discuss that now. 现在我不宜讨论此事。

BrE /əˈprəʊpriət/

NAmE /əˈproʊpriət/