proprieties

She flouted the proprieties.

她对礼节不屑一顾。

The sensitive matter was handled with great propriety.

这件机密的事处理得极为适当。

Architecture depends on Order , Arrangement , Eurythmy, Symmetry, Propriety, and Economy.

（工作的）架构取决于规则，安排，和谐，匀称，妥当以及经济等诸多因素。

Her ardent sense of propriety fears that Bertha, in bed, might not be costumed decorously enough for the visit of a clerical gentleman.

她那烈的礼仪感使她担心卧床的伯莎衣饰不整，不适合接待一位圣职人员的来访。