1660s, "opportunely," from French à propos "to the purpose," from propos "thing said in conversation, talk; purpose, plan," from Latin propositium "purpose," past participle of proponere "to set forth, propose" (see propound). Meaning "as regards" is 1761, from French. As an adjective, "to the point or purpose," from 1690s.
中文解释
1. pro- + pos- => propos- "set forth, propose" => "thing said in conversation, talk; purpose, plan".2. a- "to" + propos-.3. 含义：opportunely, to the point or purpose, as regards.4. from French à propos.5. apposite <=> apropos.
实用例句
1. I thought he spoke very apropos.
我认为他说得很中肯.
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2. He arrived very apropos.
他来得很及时.
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3. Apropos, I have something to tell you.
顺便, 我有点事跟你说.
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4. You speak quite apropos.
你说话很恰当.
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5. It was a verse from the book of Job. It was so apropos.