properly

adv.

1. 正确地；适当地
   in a way that is correct and/or appropriate
   1. How much money do we need to do the job properly?
      我们需要多少钱才能做好这件事？
   2. The television isn't working properly.
      这台电视机运作不正常。
   3. Make sure the letter is properly addressed.
      一定要正确书写信上的地址。
2. 得体地；恰当地；符合习俗地
   in a way that is socially or morally acceptable
   1. You acted perfectly properly in approaching me first.
      你先来找我是完全对的。
   2. When will these kids learn to behave properly?
      这些孩子何时才能学会规矩些？
3. 真正地；实际上
   really; in fact
   1. He had usurped powers that properly belonged to parliament.
      他僭越了实际上属于议会的权力。
   2. The subject is not, properly speaking (= really) , a science.
      严格地说，这门学科不是科学。

1. ADV 正确地；准确地；令人满意地
   If something is done properly, it is done in a correct and satisfactory way.
   1. You're too thin. You're not eating properly...
      你太瘦了。你的饮食不合理。
   2. There needs to be a properly informed public debate.
      有必要让公众在充分知情的状况下展开辩论。
2. ADV 适宜地；合适地；得体地；恰当地
   If someone behaves properly, they behave in a way that is considered acceptable and not rude.
   1. He's a spoilt brat and it's about time he learnt to behave properly...
      他是个被宠坏的孩子，是该学些规矩了。
   2. They will be concerned to do the right thing — to dress properly, for instance.
      他们需要注意行为是否恰当——比如说，穿着得体。

1. I do not doubt that the bank acted properly.
   我毫不怀疑银行的处理方式是妥当的。
2. Be very careful with this stuff, it can be dangerous if it isn't handled properly
   这东西一定要小心，稍不注意的话就会有危险。
3. We've come to see you, so you could at least stand and greet us properly
   我们都来看你了，你至少应该起身得体地打个招呼。
4. The country did not possess the modern guns to equip the reserve army properly.
   该国没有现代枪炮来给预备役部队提供适当装备。
5. He's bought a specially big TV at vast expense so that everyone can see properly
   他花大价钱买了一台特别大的电视机，这样每个人都能看清楚。
6. He suffered from poor eyesight and could no longer read properly.
   他视力不好，再也不能正常阅读了。
7. Smell is a very basic sense but humans have lost much of the facility to use it properly.
   嗅觉是一种非常基本的官能，但人类已经丧失了恰当使用这种官能的大部分能力。
8. I'm not hearing properly.
   我听不清楚。
9. The report sets out strict inspection procedures to ensure that the recommendations are properly implemented.
   报告规定了严格的检查程序，以确保建议得到切实执行。
10. This area is always tender to the touch if the intestines are not functioning properly
    如果肠功能不正常，这个部位碰一下就会感到疼痛。
11. All we have to do is to get the two pieces lined up properly.
    我们所要做的就是将这两个部件对齐。
12. This allows the pair to mate properly and stops the hen staying in the nest-box
    这样可以使这对公鸡和母鸡正常交配，让母鸡不再呆在鸡窝里。
13. A city has to be packaged properly to be attractive to tourists.
    城市必须进行适当的包装以吸引游客。
14. You're too thin. You're not eating properly
    你太瘦了。你的饮食不合理。
15. There needs to be a properly informed public debate.
    有必要让公众在充分知情的状况下展开辩论。
16. He's a spoilt brat and it's about time he learnt to behave properly
    他是个被宠坏的孩子，是该学些规矩了。
17. They will be concerned to do the right thing — to dress properly, for instance.
    他们需要注意行为是否恰当——比如说，穿着得体。
18. When it is done properly, arts sponsorship can be more effective than advertising.
    如果方式得当的话，艺术赞助可能比做广告更有效。
19. This time I'll do it properly with a needle and thread.
    这次，我要用针线将它缝好。
20. I had never really learnt to type properly
    我从来没真正学会怎样正确打字。
21. Ventilate the room properly when paint stripping
    当油漆开始剥落时，要给房间适当通风。
22. Your baby depends on you to look after yourself properly while you are pregnant
    你怀孕的时候，你的孩子指望着你好好照顾自己。
23. If the machinery were not maintained properly, It would get rusty as time passes.
    机器要不好好养护，久而久之就要生锈。
24. This problem was not properly handled.
    这个问题处理失当。
25. The problem will not be difficult to solve, if properly handled.
    如处理得当，问题不难解决。
26. Properly managed, the money can last them three months.
    如果措置得当，这笔钱够他们用三个月。
27. Cases which have not been handled properly should be put right.
    应立即纠正那些处理不当的问题。
28. If he comes to ask me, I know how to reply to him properly.
    他来问我，我自有话回答。
29. Explain it properly in English, please.
    请用英语把它恰当地解释一下。
30. The elevator is not operating properly.
    这部电梯运转不正常。

adv

1. in the right manner
   1. please do your job properly!
   2. can't you carry me decent?

   Synonym:    decentlydecentin good orderrightthe right way

2. with reason or justice

   Synonym:    by rights