Word
indecorous
/inˈdekərəs/
adjective
不得体的，不合礼节的
核心释义
lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
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不当的,不雅的,猥亵的
Improper, immodest, or indecent.
不当的,不雅的,猥亵的；不得体的；不合礼节的
用法In use
At a formal dinner, talking with your mouth full is considered indecorous.
用法提示：indecorous 用作形容词，描述行为不符合社交礼仪。
His indecorous comments during the meeting offended several colleagues.
用法提示：indecorous 修饰 comments，指言语不得体。
Wearing jeans to a wedding would be indecorous in many cultures.
用法提示：indecorous 描述穿着与场合不匹配。
it is indecorous to do sth
it作形式主语，不定式是真正主语
It is indecorous to laugh at a funeral.
在葬礼上笑是不得体的。
indecorous + noun
形容词作定语修饰名词
相关词与表达Connections
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
通常用于描述行为或举止
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