proper

1. ADJ You use proper to describe things that you consider to be real and satisfactory rather than inadequate in some way. 像样的[ADJ n]

Two out of five people lack a proper job. 2/5的人缺乏一份像样的工作。

2. ADJ The proper thing is the one that is correct or most suitable. 正规的[ADJ n]

The Supreme Court will ensure that the proper procedures have been followed. 最高法院将保证正规的程序得到遵守。

3. ADJ If you say that a way of behaving is proper, you mean that it is considered socially acceptable and right. 适宜的

In those days it was not thought entirely proper for a woman to be on the stage. 在那时，女人登台演出不被认为是完全适宜的。

4. ADJ You can add proper after a word to indicate that you are referring to the central and most important part of a place, event, or object and want to distinguish it from other things that are not regarded as being important or central to it. 严格意义上的[n ADJ]

A distinction must be made between archaeology proper and science-based archaeology. 必须对严格意义上的考古学和以科学为基础的考古学加以区分。