not suitable or appropriate in a particular situation 不适当的;不合适的 inappropriate behaviour/language 不恰当的行为/语言 - it is inappropriate (for somebody/something) (to do something)
It would be inappropriate for me to comment. 由我评论并不恰当。 - inappropriate to/for something
clothes inappropriate to the occasion 不得体的衣着
Extra ExamplesWhat's the best way for a teacher to deal with inappropriate behaviour? 教师针对不当行为最好的处理方法是什么? This treatment was highly inappropriate in her case. 就她的情况来看,这种治疗方法极不合适。 The existing library is totally inappropriate to our needs. 现有的图书馆完全不能满足我们的需要。 The size of the machines makes them inappropriate for domestic use. 这些机器太大,不适合家用。 Your bright red coat would be quite inappropriate for a funeral. 你那件亮红色外套很不适合参加葬礼。
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