什么是 “Appropriate To”?
“Appropriate to” 是一个常用的英语介词短语,表示“适合于……的”或“与……相称的”。它强调某事物在特定情境、场合、身份或标准下是恰当、得体的。
The dress was appropriate to the formal occasion.
(这条裙子适合正式场合。)
(这条裙子适合正式场合。)
常见用法结构
- 形容词 + to + 名词/动名词:这是最常见结构。
- 常用于描述行为、着装、语言、态度等是否符合某种情境。
- 可替换为 “suitable for”,但语气更正式。
His response was appropriate to the situation.
(他的回应符合当时的情况。)
(他的回应符合当时的情况。)
典型例句
- It’s not appropriate to wear jeans to a job interview.
- The level of detail is appropriate to the audience’s knowledge.
- Her comments were not appropriate to the seriousness of the event.
- Choose music appropriate to the mood of the party.
常见误区
很多人会混淆 “appropriate to” 和 “appropriate for”。两者意思接近,但有细微差别:
- Appropriate to:更强调“与……一致、相符”,常用于抽象匹配(如场合、身份、标准)。
- Appropriate for:更强调“对……来说合适”,常用于对象或用途。
✅ Correct: Behavior appropriate to a diplomat.
✅ Also correct: A gift appropriate for a child.
❌ Avoid: “Appropriate with” or “Appropriate in”(除非特定搭配)。
✅ Also correct: A gift appropriate for a child.
❌ Avoid: “Appropriate with” or “Appropriate in”(除非特定搭配)。
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