前缀ap-同ad-. proper, 自己的，合适的。该单词含两个意思: 1. 适合自己的。2. 占为己有的。

1. A sense of period was evoked by complementing pictures with appropriate furniture.

给照片配上一些合适的家具，唤起了一种年代感。

2. It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list.

名单上大部分是爱尔兰名字，这没什么不合适的。

3. Most vacancies are at senior level, requiring appropriate qualifications.

大多数空缺属于高层职位，要求具备相应的资历。

4. Our boat would not have been appropriate for ocean voyaging.

我们的船只本不适合海上航行。

5. Dress neatly and attractively in an outfit appropriate to the job.

着装要整洁美观，适合于这份工作。