right adj. ⇨right1 (the right decision)⇨right2 (do the right thing)⇨good2 (the right man for the job)⇨true (the right answer)⇨fine (That sausage doesn't smell right.)⇨put sth right⇨correctverb⇨just right⇨ideal⇨in your right mind⇨saneright noun ⇨right (human rights)⇨morality (right and wrong)
right1
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the right decision正确的决定do the right thing做正当的事right ♦︎ correct ♦︎ properThese words all describe a belief, opinion, decision or method that is suitable or the best one for a particular situation.这些词均表示恰当的、妥当的、适宜的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆right / correct about sb / sth◆right / correct to do sth◆right / correct in thinking / believing / saying sth◆the / a right / correct / proper decision / judgement / conclusion◆the right / correct / proper way / method / approach◆absolutely / quite / undoubtedly right / correct■rightif sb is right to do or think sth, that is a good thing to do or think in that situation（行动或想法）恰当的，妥当的，适宜的◆She was right about Tom having no money.她说对了，汤姆没有钱。◆You're right to be cautious.你保持谨慎是应当的。◆Am I right in thinking we've met before?我们以前见过面，我说得对吗？◆He's made the right decision.他作出了正确的决定。◆'It's not easy.' 'Yeah, you're right.'“这并不容易。”“对，你说得没错。”OPPwrong ⇨ wrong1▸rightly
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◆She believed, quite rightly, that he had let her down.她觉得他很让她失望，她这样想没错。■correct (ratherformal) (of a method, belief, opinion or decision) right and suitable in a particular situation（方法、看法、意见或决定）恰当的，适宜的，正确的◆What's the correct way to shut the machine down?这台机器该怎么关？◆Am I correct in thinking that you know a lot about wine?你对酒了解颇深，我说得对吧？OPPincorrectⓘ The opposite is incorrect, but in this meaning it is very formal and not very frequent. * correct的反义词是incorrect，但incorrect的这一义项非常正式，不是很常用。▸correctly
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◆Make sure the letter is correctly addressed.要确保信函的收信人姓名地址写对。■proper [only before noun] (especially BrE) (especially of a method or decision) right, appropriate or correct; according to the rules（尤指方法或决定）正确的，恰当的；符合规则的◆We should have had a proper discussion before voting.我们本应在表决之前好好讨论一下才是。◆Please follow the proper procedures for dealing with complaints.请按正确程序处理投诉。◆Nothing is in its proper place.一切都乱套了。▸properly
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◆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？NOTE辨析 Right, correct or proper?Correct is more formal than right or proper; proper is not used so much in American English. People can be right or correct about sth, but notproper. * correct比right和proper正式，proper在美式英语中用得不那么多。主语是人时，表示对某事应对得宜，可以说be right或be correct，但不能说be proper◆You're proper to be cautious.◆Am I proper in thinking...?Correct and proper are more often used to talk about methods; right is more often used to talk about beliefs, opinions and decisions. * correct和proper更常修饰方法，right更常修饰看法、意见和决定。
right2
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the right decision正确的决定do the right thing做正当的事right ♦︎ acceptable ♦︎ proper ♦︎ due ♦︎ justified ♦︎ decent ♦︎ justifiableThese words all describe sth that is morally good or socially acceptable.这些词均表示符合道德或社会常理的、正当的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆right / acceptable / proper / justified / justifiable to do sth◆right / justified in doing sth◆right / acceptable / proper that...◆acceptable / proper / decent behaviour◆to do the right / proper / decent thing◆scarcely / hardly / not really right / acceptable / proper / justified◆perfectly right / acceptable / proper / justified / decent / justifiable◆entirely right / acceptable / proper / justified / justifiable◆morally right / acceptable / justified / justifiable◆only right / proper■right [not usually before noun] morally good; correct according to law or a person's duty正当；合法；应当◆You were quite right to tell me.你告诉我就对了。◆It's right that he should be punished.他理应受到惩罚。◆Hunting may be legal, but that doesn't make it right.狩猎也许是合法的，但这并不表示它是正当的。◆I hope we're doing the right thing.我希望我们这样做是正当的。OPPwrong ⇨ wrong4▸rightly
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◆Rightly or wrongly, he was released early from prison.不论对错，他提前获释了。◆Politicians are asked to declare any business interests, and rightly so.要求从政者公布所拥有的企业权益，这理应如此。■acceptable(especially of behaviour or actions) thought to be right by most people in a society（尤指行为或行动在社会上）被认同的，被认可的◆Children have to learn what is acceptable behaviour and what is not.儿童必须要懂得什么是被社会认可的行为举止，什么不是。◆Divorce is much more socially acceptable than it used to be.与过去相比，社会对离婚的态度宽容得多了。OPPunacceptable ⇨ unacceptable■proper / /ˈprɒpə(r); NAmEˈprɑːpər/ (ratherformal) socially and morally acceptable符合社会规范的；正当的◆It is right and proper that parents take responsibility for their children's behaviour.父母要为孩子的行为负责，这是天经地义的。◆I'll do whatever I think proper.只要我认为是正当的事，我就会去做。◆The development was planned without proper regard for the feelings of the local residents.新开发项目的规划没有适当考虑当地居民的感受。OPPimproper ⇨ improper▸properly
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◆You acted perfectly properly in approaching me first.你先来找我，做得对极了。NOTE辨析 Acceptable or proper?Acceptable has a wider general meaning than proper: things can be socially/morally acceptable but not◆socially/morally proper because the social/moral aspect is included in the meaning of proper. Proper is a more formal word than acceptable, and more frequent in British English than in American English. It can suggest a greater degree of approval: actions that are proper are actions that you approve of; actions that are acceptable are actions that you do not disapprove of. * acceptable比proper含义更宽泛。可以说socially/morally acceptable，但不说socially/morally proper，因为proper已包含“为社会认可、合乎道德”之意。 proper比acceptable正式，在英式英语中比在美式英语中常用，还意味着更大程度的赞同：proper可形容自己赞同的行为，acceptable可形容自己不反对的行为。■due [only before noun] (formal) that is suitable or right in the circumstances适当的；恰当的；合适的◆After due consideration we have decided to appoint Mr Davis to the job.经过适当考虑，我们决定委任戴维斯先生做这项工作。◆Your request will be dealt with in due course(= at the right time and not before).你的要求将在适当的时候处理。■justified /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/ / [not usually before noun] having a good reason for doing sth; existing or done for a good reason有正当理由；事出有因；合乎情理◆She felt fully justified in asking for her money back.她认为有充分的理由要求退款。◆I don't think the death penalty is ever justified.我认为死刑从来就不是合理的。OPPunjustified ⇨ unjustified■decent / /ˈdiːsnt/ / (ratherformal) acceptable to people in a particular situation得体的；合宜的；适当的◆Local people made sure the soldiers were given a decent burial.当地民众尽力为这些士兵举行得体的葬礼。◆I think he should do the decent thing and resign.我认为他应该辞职，这才是体面之举。◆She should have waited a decent interval before marrying again.她再婚之前本该适当等上一段时间。OPPindecent ⇨ improper■justifiable /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪəbl, ˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbl/ existing or done for a good reason and therefore acceptable事出有因的；合乎情理的；情有可原的◆She took a justifiable pride in her son's achievements.她理所当然地为儿子的成就感到自豪。◆There were no justifiable grounds for sending him to prison.目前还没有正当的理由把他关进监狱。OPPunjustifiable ⇨ unjustified▸justifiably
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◆The college can be justifiably proud of its record.这所大学有理由为自己的成绩感到骄傲。NOTE辨析 Justified or justifiable?A person or action can be justified; an action, feeling or reason can be justifiable. * justified可形容人或行动，justifiable可形容行动、感觉或理由◆She felt justifiable in asking for her money back.◆There were no justified grounds for sending him to prison.
good2
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in good condition/Good work!状况良好；干得不错！Now is a good time to...现在是做⋯的合适时机a good idea/reason/question/point好主意；正当理由；好问题；好的观点a good actor; good at languages; good with your hands出色的演员；语言能力强；手巧a good person/deed/life正派人；善行；高尚的生活a good impression/opinion/reputation良好的印象；赞同的意见；好名声a good boy/girl/dog乖巧的男孩／女孩；温驯的狗➡ See also the entries for ⇨ adequate and ⇨ fine另见adequate条和fine条good ♦︎ appropriate ♦︎ suitable ♦︎ right ♦︎ convenient ♦︎ fitting ♦︎ apt ♦︎ cut out for/to be sth ♦︎ fitThese words all describe sb/sth that will work well for a particular purpose or situation.这些词均表示合适的、适宜的、恰当的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆good / appropriate / suitable / right / convenient / fitting / apt / cut out / fit for sb / sth◆good / appropriate / suitable as sb / sth◆good / appropriate / suitable / right / convenient / fitting / apt / fit that...◆good / appropriate / suitable / right / convenient / fitting / fit to do sth◆a good / an appropriate / a suitable / the right / a convenient time to do sth / place for sth◆a good / an appropriate / a suitable / the right / a fitting thing to do / say◆a good / an appropriate / a suitable / the right person for sth■goodsuitable or convenient for a particular purpose or person（对某意图或人）合适的，适宜的，恰当的◆Now is a good time to buy a house.现在买房子正是时候。◆Do you think she would be good for the job?你认为她干这个工作合适吗？◆Can we change the time of the meeting? Monday is no good for me.我们把开会时间改改吧－星期一我不方便。OPPbad ⇨ wrong3■appropriateacceptable or correct for a particular situation or person（对某种情况或人）合适的，恰当的◆Jeans are not appropriate for a formal interview.正式面试时穿牛仔裤不合适。◆Would it be appropriate to take him a small gift?给他带一件小礼物合适吗？◆We must make sure that appropriate action is taken.我们必须确保采取适当行动。OPPinappropriate ⇨ wrong3▸appropriately
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◆Make sure you dress appropriately for the meeting.请确保开会时着装得体。■suitable (BrEorformal, NAmE) acceptable or correct for a particular purpose, person or situation（对某意图、人或情况）合适的，适宜的，恰当的◆The exercise-with-answer-key format makes the book suitable for self-study.这本书有练习有答案，适合自学。◆I don't think he's a suitable partner for her.我认为他做她的伴侣不合适。◆Do you think he's suitable as a babysitter for such young kids?你认为他适合临时照看这么小的孩子吗？ⓘ In American English suitable is only used in formal or official language; in everyday spoken or written American English use appropriate or right.在美式英语中，suitable仅用于正式或官方语言，在日常口语或书面语中用appropriate或right。OPPunsuitable ⇨ wrong3▸suitably
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◆suitably qualified candidates十分符合条件的人选■rightcorrect for a particular situation, purpose, thing or person（对某情况、意图、东西或人）合适的，适宜的，恰当的◆He's definitely the right man for the job.他绝对是这份工作的合适人选。◆I don't think she was right for you(= for you to have a relationship with).我认为她不适合你。◆Next time we'll get it right.下次我们就不会错了。◆You're not holding it the right way up.你把它拿倒了。◆ (BrE) Are you sure that sweater's on the right way round?你肯定那件毛衣没有穿反吗？◆ (NAmE) Are you sure that sweater's on the right way (around)?你肯定那件毛衣没有穿反吗？OPPwrong ⇨ wrong3NOTE辨析 Good, appropriate, suitable or right?How appropriate or suitable sb/sth is is a matter of judgement and it depends on what is acceptable to other people. How good sb/sth is depends more on what you like yourself or what is convenient. How right sb/sth is is more a matter of fact. * appropriate或suitable与否，须根据其是否为他人接受而作出判断；good与否，更多取决于个人喜好或是否方便；right与否，更多是一种客观事实◆Do you think she would be a / an good / appropriate / suitable person to ask?你认为问她合适吗？◆a right person to ask◆She's definitely the good/appropriate/suitable person to ask.◆She's definitely the right person to ask.这当然应该问她。Good, suitable and right can all be used when sth is correct for a particular purpose, but appropriate is only used about people or situations. * good、suitable和right均可指某事适合特定目的，但appropriate仅用于形容人或情况。■convenient(especially about times and arrangements) not causing any problems（尤指时间和安排）方便的，便利的◆I can't see them now. It's not convenient.我现在不能见他们，不太方便。◆We'll arrange a mutually convenient meeting place.我们会安排一个对彼此都方便的会面地点。OPPinconvenient ⇨ wrong3■fitting (formal) suitable or right for an occasion（对某场合）适合的，恰当的◆The award was a fitting tribute to her years of devoted work.她多年来兢兢业业，获此奖项乃实至名归。◆It was a fitting end to a glamorous career.这是精彩的职业生涯的恰当结尾。■aptsuitable for a particular situation（对某种情况）适合的，恰当的◆That question seemed quite apt in the circumstances.那个问题在这种场合显得挺合适的。◆'Love at first sight' is an apt description of how I felt when I first saw her.用“一见钟情”来描述我第一次见她的感觉很恰当。▸aptly
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◆the aptly named Grand Hotel名副其实的“大饭店”■cut ˈout for sth■cut ˈout to be sth
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(ratherinformal) to have the qualities and abilities that are suitable for a particlular job or activity具有适合（某项工作或活动）的素质和才能；是⋯的料◆He's not cut out for teaching.他不适合教书。◆He's not cut out to be a teacher.他不是当教师的料。■fitsuitable; having the right qualities or skills for sth（素质或技能）适合的，恰当的，合格的◆The food was not fit for human consumption.这食物不适合人吃。◆It was a meal fit for a king(= of very good quality).那顿饭都赶上御膳了。◆ (BrE) He's in no fit state to see anyone.他状态不好，无法见人。ⓘ In American English fit is not needed here.在美式英语中，这一表达法省去fit◆ (NAmE) He's in no state to see anyone.他状态不好，无法见人。OPPunfit ⇨ wrong3
true
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➡ See also the entry for ⇨ reliable2另见reliable条第2义true ♦︎ right ♦︎ correctThese words all describe sth that cannot be doubted as fact.这些词均表示属实的、真确的、真实的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆right / correct about sb / sth◆the true / right / correct answer◆the right / correct time◆quite / absolutely / more or less true / right / correct■trueconnected with facts rather than things that have been invented or guessed符合事实的；确实的；如实的◆That's not strictly true(= completely true).那不完全正确。◆Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.标出下列说法是对还是错。◆Is it true (that) she's leaving?她真的要走吗？◆The novel is based on a true story.这部小说是根据真人真事写成的。ⓘ True can be used to admit that a particular fact or statement is true, although you think that sth else is more important. * true可用于承认某事属实或说法无误，尽管你觉得别的方面更重要◆'We could get it cheaper.' 'True, but would it be as good?'“这东西我们能买到更便宜的。”“没错，但质量是不是一样好呢？”ⓘ A true version or copy of sth is the same as the original in its details and/or its spirit. * true指某物的版本或副本在细节或神韵上与原版或原物相同◆The movie isn't really true to the book.这部电影不太忠于原著。OPPuntrue,false ⇨ wrong1 see also the truth ⇨ fact■rightthat is true and cannot be doubted as a fact正确的；真正的；真实的◆I got about half the answers right.我答对了约一半的题目。◆What's the right time?现在的准确时间是几点？◆ (spoken) 'David, isn't it?' 'Yes, that's right.'“是戴维吗？”“对，没错。”◆It was Monday you went to see Angie, right?(= is that right?)你是星期一去看望安吉的，对不对？OPPwrong ⇨ wrong1▸right
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◆You guessed right.你猜对了。■correct (ratherformal) right according to the facts and without any mistakes准确无误的；精确的；正确的◆Only one of the answers is correct.只有一个答案是正确的。◆Check that all the details are correct.检查所有这些细节是否准确无误。◆'Are you in charge here?' 'That's correct.'“你是这里的负责人吗？”“是的。”OPPincorrect ⇨ wrong1▸correctly
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◆Have you spelled it correctly?你把它拼写对了吗？NOTE辨析 Right or correct?Correct is more formal than right and is more likely to be used in official or formal instructions or documents. * correct比right正式，更可能用在官方或正式的说明或文件中。
fine
adjective
➡ See also the entries for ⇨ adequate and ⇨ good2另见adequate条和good条第2义fine ♦︎ all right ♦︎ fair ♦︎ OK ♦︎ acceptable ♦︎ satisfactory ♦︎ reasonable ♦︎ in order ♦︎ rightThese words all describe sth that is good enough for you to accept.这些词均表示挺好的、不错的、可接受的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to be fine / all right / fair / OK / acceptable / satisfactory / reasonable / in order to do sth◆to be fine / all right / fair / OK / acceptable / satisfactory / reasonable / in order that...◆a fair / an acceptable / a satisfactory / a reasonable solution◆a fair / an acceptable / a reasonable wage / price◆a fair / reasonable question◆That's fine / all right / OK by me.◆perfectly fine / all right / fair / OK / acceptable / satisfactory / reasonable / in order◆(not) entirely fair / acceptable / satisfactory / reasonable■fine (often used as an exclamation常用作感叹词) (spoken) used to tell sb that you are satisfied with an action, suggestion, decision or situation（对行为、建议、决定或情况表示满意）不错，很好，可接受◆'I'll leave this here, OK?' 'Fine.'“我把这个留在这儿，可以吗？”“可以。”◆'Bob wants to know if he can come too.' 'That's fine by me.'“鲍勃想知道他是否也能来。”“我认为没问题。”◆Your speech was absolutely fine.你的讲话棒极了。◆'Can I get you another drink?' 'No thanks. I'm fine.'“我再给你一杯好吗？”“不，谢谢。我够了。”■all ˈright [not before noun] (informal, especiallyspoken) good enough; that can be allowed够好；满意；可允许；可以◆Is the coffee all right?这咖啡还行吗？◆Is it all right for me to leave early?我早点离开没问题吧？◆Is it all right if I leave early?我早点离开没问题吧？◆'I'm afraid I have to go now.' 'That's all right.'“恐怕我现在得走了。”“没有关系。”▸all right
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◆Are you getting along all right in your new job?你的新工作顺利吗？■fairgood enough or appropriate in a particular situation合理的；恰当的；适当的◆Scoring twenty points was a fair achievement.拿下二十分是个不错的成绩。◆It wasn't really fair to ask him to do all the work.所有的工作都让他做，这不太合适。◆It seems only fair that they should give us something in return.似乎他们应该给我们点什么作为回报才像话。◆It's fair to say that they're very pleased with the offer.恰如其分地说，他们对这个提议很满意。◆To be fair, she behaved better than we expected.说句公道话，她表现得比我们预期的要好。 see also fair ⇨ reasonable■OK ( okay) [not usually before noun] (informal, spoken) all right; good enough可以；不错；够好◆Is it OK if I leave now?我现在离开，可以吗？◆Is it OK for me to come too?我也去，行吗？◆She looks OK to me.我觉得她样子还行。◆We had an okay time on the trip－ not great.我们的旅行谈不上精彩，但还过得去。▸OK
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◆I think I did OK in the exam.我觉得我考得还不错。NOTE辨析 All right or OK?OK is only used in spoken English; all right can be written, although it is informal. * OK只用于口语中；all right可用作书面语，但是非正式的用法。■acceptablethat sb agrees is good enough or should be allowed可接受的；令人满意的；可容许的◆We want a solution that is acceptable to all parties.我们需要一个各方都可接受的解决方案。◆To get on this course, a pass in English at grade B is acceptable.英语成绩达到B级就可以学习这门课程。◆Air pollution in the city has reached four times the acceptable level.这座城市的空气污染程度已高达可接受标准的四倍。OPPunacceptable ⇨ unacceptable■satisfactorygood enough for a particular purpose令人满意的；够好的；可以的◆Their work is satisfactory but not outstanding.他们的工作做得还可以，但不算出色。◆You haven't yet given us a satisfactory explanation.你还没给我们一个满意的解释。OPPunsatisfactory ⇨ disappointing▸satisfactorily / /ˌsætɪsˈfæktərəli/ /
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◆Our complaint was dealt with satisfactorily.我们的投诉得到了满意的处理。■reasonableacceptable and appropriate in a particular situation可以接受的；合乎情理的；公道的◆The furniture is in reasonable condition.家具的状况还过得去。◆You must submit your claim within a reasonable time.你必须在适当的时间内提出要求。◆If the price is reasonable, we'll buy it.要是价格公道，我们就买。 see also reasonable ⇨ reasonable▸reasonably
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◆The instructions are reasonably straightforward.用法说明还算简单易懂。NOTE辨析 Fair or reasonable?In many cases you can use either of these words, but fair is used in a lot of spoken expressions, where reasonable is not usually used. Fair does not collocate with time.在许多情况下这两个词可以通用，但fair用在很多口语表达中，reasonable通常没有那些用法。fair不能跟time搭配◆You must submit your claim within a fair time.■in ˈorder
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(formal) as it should be正常；准备好；就绪◆Is everything in order, sir?一切都正常吗，先生？◆We need to check that all your papers are in order.我们需要查看一下你的所有证件是不是都准备好了。■right [not before noun] (used especially in negative statements尤用于否定陈述) in a normal or satisfactory condition正常；情况良好◆That sausage doesn't smell right.这香肠闻起来不对劲。◆Things aren't right between her parents.她父母的关系不太正常。◆If only I could have helped put matters right.要是我当时能帮着把错误纠正过来就好了。OPPwrong ⇨ wrong2▸right
adverb
◆Nothing's going right for me today.今天没有一件事让我顺心。
correct
verb
correct ♦︎ fix ♦︎ put sth right ♦︎ set sb/sth straight ♦︎ remedy ♦︎ rectify ♦︎ redress ♦︎ cureThese words all mean to make sth right or accurate, or free of mistakes or problems.这些词均表示改正、纠正、修正。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to correct / fix / put right / remedy / rectify / redress / cure what...◆to correct / fix / put right / remedy / rectify / redress / cure a problem◆to correct / put right / remedy / rectify / redress a situation◆to correct / fix / put right / remedy / rectify a / an mistake / error / fault◆to correct / remedy / cure a defect / deficiency◆to put right / rectify / redress a wrong◆to easily correct sth / fix sth / put sth right / remedy sth / rectify sth / cure sth■correct [transitive] to make sth right or accurate, for example by changing it or removing mistakes改正；纠正；修正◆Read through your work and correct any mistakes that you find.从头到尾看一遍你们的作业，发现的错误都要改正过来。◆Minor problems with eyesight can now be corrected in a few seconds.视力上的小毛病现在只用几秒钟就可矫正。◆They issued a statement correcting what they had said earlier.他们发表了一份声明，更正先前错误的说法。▸correction
noun
[countable, uncountable] ◆I've made a few small corrections to your report.我对你的报告作了几处小的修改。◆There are some programming errors that need correction.有一些编程错误需要改正。■fix [transitive] (ratherinformal) to correct a problem or mistake or make a situation better纠正（问题或错误）；改善（境况）◆The company had a bad image that needed fixing.那家公司形象不佳，需要改善。◆Don't imagine that the law can fix everything.别以为法律可以解决一切问题。 see also fix ⇨ solutionnoun■ˌput sth ˈright
phrase
(putting, put, put) (especially BrE, ratherinformal) to fix sth纠正；改善◆If you find a mistake, let your bank know and they will put it right.如果发现错误，告诉你的银行，他们会改过来。◆It's not too late to put things right.改过总不迟。NOTE辨析 Fix or put sth right?These are both rather informal expressions. Fix is often used in business contexts. Put sth right is used especially in spoken English and more in British English than American English.两者均为不太正式的表达。fix常用于商业语境。put sth right尤用于口语，且多见于英式英语。■set sb/sth ˈstraight
idiom
(setting, set, set) (informal) to correct sb's mistake; to make sure that people know the correct facts when they have had the wrong idea or impression纠正错误；消除误解；使某人了解真相◆I just want to set the record straight－everything I did was perfectly legal.我只想澄清事实－我做的每件事都是完全合法的。◆Let me just set you straight on one or two points.请让我纠正你的一两处错误。ⓘ In British English this expression is nearly always used in the phrases set sb straight and set the record straight; in American English you can also set the story straight or set things straight.在英式英语中，这种表达法几乎总是用于短语set sb straight 和set the record straight；在美式英语中，还可以说set the story straight或set things straight。■remedy / /ˈremədi/ / [transitive] (ratherformal) to correct or improve a problem or situation改正，纠正（问题）；改善（境况）◆I tried my best to remedy the situation.我尽了最大努力对局面进行补救。◆The 1997 law was intended to remedy the deficiencies in the previous law.1997年的法律意在弥补先前法律的缺陷。 see also remedy ⇨ solutionnoun■rectify / /ˈrektɪfaɪ/ / [transitive] (formal) to correct sth that is wrong矫正；纠正；改正◆There were some errors in the report, but these were easy to rectify.报告里有一些错误，但不难改正。◆It's not too late to rectify matters.补过不嫌晚。■redress / /rɪˈdres/ / [transitive] (formal) to correct sth that is unfair or wrong纠正，改正，平反（不公或错误的事）◆Attempts were made to redress some of the injustices of the previous regime.作了一些尝试去纠正过去政权下不公平的事。◆For years poorer children have had to put up with a lower quality education, and now is the time to redress the balance(= make the situation fairer).多年来，较贫困的儿童不得不接受较差的教育，现在是扭转这一不公平状况的时候了。■cure [transitive] to deal with a problem successfully解决，了结（问题）◆Charities alone can't cure basic social injustices.单凭慈善机构无法解决基本的社会不公平问题。◆I finally managed to cure the rattling noise in my car.我最终设法解决了我的汽车格格作响的问题。▸cure
noun
[countable] ◆a cure for poverty解决贫穷问题的措施
ideal
adjective
➡ See also the entries for ⇨ best and ⇨ favourite另见best条和favourite条ideal ♦︎ perfect ♦︎ optimum ♦︎ just right ♦︎ tailor-madeThese words all describe sb/sth that is the best or most suitable for a particular person or purpose.这些词均表示最理想的、最合适的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆ideal / perfect / just right / tailor-made for sb / sth◆an ideal / a perfect opportunity / solution / candidate◆absolutely ideal / perfect■ideal / /aɪˈdiːəl/ / exactly right for sb/sth最合适的；理想的；完美的◆This beach is ideal for children.这片海滩是孩子的理想去处。◆His apartment would be an ideal place to stay.他的公寓会是个理想的住处。◆As a solution to the problem it was far from ideal.那远非解决这个问题的最佳办法。▸ideally
adverb
◆They're ideally suited to each other.他们俩最为般配。◆Ideally, I'd like to live in New York, but that's not possible at the moment.按理想来说，我希望住在纽约，但目前是不可能的。■perfectexactly right for sb/sth最合适的；理想的；完美的◆It was a perfect day for a picnic.那天是野餐最理想的天气。◆The location of the cottage makes it perfect for touring.这间村舍的位置很适合观光。◆'Will 2.30 be OK for you?' 'Perfect, thanks.'“两点半对你合适吗？”“正合适。谢谢。”NOTE辨析 Ideal or perfect?These words have the same meaning but they have some different collocations. An ideal day for sth is a very convenient day; a perfect day for sth is one with very good weather conditions. Perfect is also slightly more informal than ideal.这两个词意义相同，但搭配有些不同。an ideal day for sth 指这一天在时间安排上很方便，a perfect day for sth指这天天气条件很好。perfect的语气较之ideal亦略显随意。■optimum /ˈɒptɪməm; NAmEˈɑːptɪməm/ [only before noun] the best possible; producing the best possible results最佳的；最适宜的◆We aim for optimum efficiency in all our operations.我们的所有行动都力求最高效。▸the optimum
noun
[singular] ◆For efficient fuel consumption a speed of 60 mph is about the optimum.时速60英里节油效果大致最佳。■ˌjust ˈright
phrase
(spoken) exactly right for sb/sth最合适的；理想的；完美的◆That coat should be just right for Jenny.那件外套珍妮穿应该最合适不过了。◆She adjusted the seasoning until it was just right.她调节作料直到味道最佳为止。■ˌtailor-ˈmademade for sb/sth in particular, and therefore very suitable特制的；专门设置的；量身打造的◆We can offer you a tailor-made financial package to suit your needs.我们可以为您量身打造切合您需要的金融产品组合。
sane
adjective
sane ♦︎ rational ♦︎ normal ♦︎ in your right mindThese words all describe sb who has a healthy mind and is able to think clearly and sensibly.这些词均表示精神正常的、理智的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a sane / rational / normal person◆perfectly / quite / completely / otherwise sane / rational / normal■sanehaving a healthy mind; not mentally ill精神健全的；神志正常的◆No sane person would do a thing like that.没有一个神志正常的人会做那样的事。◆ (ratherinformal) Being able to get out of the city at weekends keeps me sane.亏得能出城过周末，我才没给憋疯了。OPPinsane ⇨ mentally ill▸sanity / /ˈsænəti/ /
noun
[uncountable] ◆His behaviour was so strange that I began to doubt his sanity.他行为非常怪异，我都开始怀疑他是否神志正常了。■rational / /ˈræʃnəl/ / able to think clearly and make decisions based on reason rather than emotions理智的；理性的◆Humans are essentially rational beings.从本质上讲，人是理性动物。◆She said that she had not been fully rational when she signed the form.她说自己在表格上签字时并非完全头脑清醒。OPPirrationalⓘ A person or thing that is irrational does not use, or is not based on, clear logical thought. * irrational指人不理智或事物不合逻辑◆You're being irrational.你不可理喻。■normalhaving a healthy mind and body; not mentally ill身心健全的；精神正常的◆He had been a completely normal, healthy little boy.他曾是个完全正常而又健康的小男孩。◆People who commit these crimes can't be normal, can they?犯下这种罪行的人心理不可能正常，不是吗？OPPabnormal ⇨ abnormalNOTE辨析 Sane or normal?Sometimes you can use either word.这两个词有时可通用◆No sane / normal person would do a thing like that.没有一个神志正常的人会做那样的事。Sane is often used in a rather informal, slightly humorous way, to talk about yourself: if you talk about the need to stay sane or say that sth keeps you sane, you are really talking about avoiding stress rather than serious mental illness. Normal is always used to talk about other people. * sane常用于很不正式的语境，以略带幽默的方式来调侃自己。说自己需要stay sane或某事keep you sane，其实是指避免压力而非严重的精神病。normal总是用于别人◆Having a laugh helps me stay normal.In some contexts normal, but notsane, refers to both mental and physical health.在有些语境中normal可兼指身心均正常健康，sane则不能◆a completely sane, healthy little boy■in your right ˈmind
idiom
mentally normal精神正常◆No one in their right mind would agree to such an idea!没有一个精神正常的人会同意这种看法！
right
noun
right ♦︎ power ♦︎ privilege ♦︎ claim ♦︎ authority ♦︎ liberty ♦︎ entitlement ♦︎ title ♦︎ dueThese are all words for sth you are legally or morally allowed to have or do.这些词均表示法律或道义上的权利。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sb's right / power / claim over sb / sth◆a right / a claim / an entitlement / a title to sth◆the right / power / authority / entitlement to do sth◆a / an special / exclusive right / power / privilege / claim◆a / the legal right / power / claim / authority / entitlement / title◆personal rights / claims / liberties◆have a / the right / the power / the privilege / a claim / the authority / an entitlement / title◆use / exercise your right / powers / privilege / authority / entitlement◆give sb a right / the power / a privilege / title / their due◆grant sb rights / powers / privileges / liberties◆revoke a right / the power / a privilege / the authority◆lose your right / powers / privilege / entitlement◆forfeit your right / privilege / claim / entitlement / title◆give up your right / powers / privilege / claim / title◆renounce your right / privilege / claim / title◆waive your right / privilege / claim◆respect sb's right / claim / liberties■right [countable] something that you should definitely be allowed to do or have, either legally or morally（法律或道义上）正当的要求；权利◆Everyone has the right to a fair trial.每个人都有权获得公正的审判。◆What gives you the right to do that?你有什么权利这样做？◆You're quite within your rights to ask for your money back(= you definitely have a right to do it).你完全有权要回你的钱。◆She had every right to be angry.她完全有理由生气。◆By rights(= according to sb's rights) half the money should be mine.按理应该有一半的钱归我。◆This is a fundamental human right(= a right that all people should have).这是一项基本的人权。◆They have always fought hard for equal rights(= the right of all people in society to be treated fairly and equally).他们一直在为获得平等权利进行顽强的斗争。 see also birthright ⇨ legacy■power [uncountable, countable, usually plural] the right of a person or group to do sth, especially sth that involves having control over sb else权力；职权；权势◆The Secretary of State has the power to approve the proposals.国务卿有权批准这些提议。◆The president has the power of veto over all new legislation.总统有权否决一切新法规。◆The powers of the police must be clearly defined.警察的职权必须明确界定。■privilege / /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/ / [countable] a special right or advantage that a particular person or group of people has特殊利益；优惠待遇；特权◆Education should be a universal right and not just a privilege.教育应当是全民的权利，而非部分人的特权。◆Club members have special privileges, like being allowed to use the swimming pool.俱乐部会员享有特权，如获准使用游泳池。ⓘ Privilege [uncountable] is used in a disapproving way to mean 'the rights and advantages that only the rich or powerful people in a society have'.不可数名词形式的privilege指社会中有钱有势者拥有的权利和优势，用作贬义◆ (disapproving) His life had always been one of wealth and privilege.他一直过着有钱有势的生活。■claim [countable, uncountable] a right that sb believes they have to sth, for example property or land（对财产、土地等要求拥有的）所有权◆The court ruled that they had no claim on the land.法院裁定他们无权索要那片土地。◆The princess was forced to renounce her claim to the throne.公主被迫放弃对王位的要求。◆He went back to lay claim to his inheritance.他回来主张他的继承权。▸claim
verb
[transitive] ◆A lot of lost property is never claimed.许多失物从未被认领。◆The family arrived in the UK in the 1990s and claimed political asylum.这家人20世纪90年代来到英国要求政治避难。■authority [uncountable] the right to do sth, especially because you hold a senior position in an organization（尤因在组织中位居要职而拥有的）权，职权◆Only the manager has the authority to sign cheques.只有经理才有权签支票。NOTE辨析 Power or authority?In this meaning authority is usually used in the phrase (have) the authority to do sth. This authority usually comes from sb's position within a company or other organization and refers to what they are allowed to do within that organization. The power to do sth or special powers often come from the courts, the government or a country's constitution(= system of laws and political organization)and refer to what sb is allowed to do within the law or government of the country.表达此义时，authority常用于短语(have) the authority to do sth。这种权力通常来自某人在公司或其他组织中的职位，指其在组织内部的权限。the power to do sth或special powers的这种权力常来自法院、政府或国家的宪法，某人获允依法或在政府体制内做某事◆Only the manager has the power to sign cheques.◆The authority of the police must be clearly defined.■liberty /ˈlɪbəti; NAmEˈlɪbərti/ [countable] the legal freedom to do sth（法律上的）自由◆The right to vote should be a liberty enjoyed by all.投票权应当是人人享有的合法权利。◆This is a gross infringement of our civil liberties(= the right of people to be free to say or do what they want while respecting others and staying within the law).这是对我们的公民自由的严重侵犯。ⓘ In this meaning liberty is used especially in the phrases personal/civil liberties.表达此义时，liberty尤用于短语personal/civil liberties。■entitlement [uncountable, countable] (especially BrE, formal) the official right to have or do sth, especially to receive a payment or own property; something, especially an amount of money, that you have an official right to have or receive（拥有某物或做某事的）权利，资格（尤指收到付款或拥有财产）；有权得到的东西（尤指钱款）◆This may affect your entitlement to compensation.这可能影响你索赔的权利。◆Your contributions will affect your pension entitlements.你的缴款数额将会影响你的养老金待遇。ⓘ This meaning of entitlement is not very frequent in American English. However, especially in American English the phrase a sense of entitlement is used in a disapproving way to talk about people who think they have a right to sth without actually working for it. * entitlement的这一义项在美式英语中不是很常用。不过，尤其是在美式英语中，短语a sense of entitlement用作贬义，指不努力便自认为应享有权利的特权思想◆ (especially NAmE, disapproving) The only child of very wealthy parents, she embodies the spoiled brat with a sense of entitlement.父母有钱，又是独生女，她活脱脱是个被宠坏了的孩子，满脑子特权思想。 see also entitle ⇨ allow■title [uncountable, countable] (law法律) the legal right to own sth, especially land or property; the document that shows you have this right（尤指土地或财产的）所有权，所有权凭证；房地契◆He claims he has title to the land.他声称拥有这块土地的所有权。◆Who holds the title deed(= the legal document proving that sb is the owner of a particular property or piece of land)?谁有房契？■due /djuː; NAmEduː/ [uncountable] something, especially praise, that should be given to sb because they have earned it by their actions应得到的东西（尤其是赞美）◆He received a large reward, which was no more than his due(= what he deserved).他得到重赏，这是他应得的。◆She's a slow worker, but to give her her due(= be fair to her) she is very thorough.她干活速度很慢，但说句公道话，她做事很仔细。ⓘ In this meaning due is always used in the phrase my/your/his/her/our/their due.表达此义时，due总是用于短语my/your/his/her/our/their due。
morality
noun
➡ See also the entry for ⇨ principle1另见principle条第1义morality ♦︎ right ♦︎ good ♦︎ goodness ♦︎ purity ♦︎ virtue ♦︎ righteousnessThese are all words for the principles about what is right and wrong or the quality of being morally good.这些词均表示道德准则或美德。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to do right / good■morality / /məˈræləti/ / [uncountable] principles about what is right and wrong, or good and bad behaviour道德；道德准则；道义◆He seems to have no personal morality at all.他似乎根本不讲个人道德。◆Do you think standards of morality are falling?你认为道德标准在下降吗？OPPimmorality ⇨ evil■right [uncountable, countable, usually plural] what is morally correct正当；公正；正义◆She doesn't understand the difference between right and wrong.她不辨是非。◆You did right to tell me about it.你把这件事告诉我，做得很对。◆They both knew he was in the right(= had justice on his side).他们两人都知道他是有理的。◆It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs(= the true facts) of the matter.很难确定这件事的是非真相。OPPwrong ⇨ evil■good [uncountable] behaviour that is morally right or kind合乎道德的行为；正直的行为；善行◆Do they know the difference between good and evil?他们懂得善恶之别吗？◆Schools can definitely be seen as a force for good in this area.无疑可将学校视为该领域内诲人向善的力量。◆Look for an opportunity to do good whenever you can.请随时随地找机会做善事。OPPevil ⇨ evilnoun see also good ⇨ goodadj.5NOTE辨析 Right or good?Questions of right and wrong are questions of justice: they are about treating people in a fair way, not an unfair way. Matters of good and evil are about treating people in a kind way, not a cruel way. * right和wrong的问题是有关正义的问题，正义是公正待人，不能待人不公。good和evil的问题是有关善恶的问题，善行是仁慈待人，不能待人残忍。■goodness [uncountable] the quality of being morally good善良；美德◆We like to think that goodness exists in everyone.我们愿意认为每个人都有善良的一面。 see also good ⇨ goodadj.5■purity / /ˈpjʊərəti; NAmEˈpjʊrəti/ [uncountable] the quality of being morally good and pure, especially in sexual matters纯洁；贞洁◆The veil was regarded as a symbol of the bride's purity.面纱被视为象征着新娘的纯洁。 see also pure ⇨ holy■virtue /ˈvɜːtʃuː; NAmEˈvɜːrtʃuː/ [uncountable] (ratherformal) behaviour or attitudes that show high moral standards高尚的道德；正直的品性；德行◆a woman of easy virtue(= a sexually immoral woman)水性杨花的女人◆He was convinced of the inherent virtue of hard work.他深信努力工作本身就是美德。OPPvice ⇨ evil see also virtuous ⇨ good5■righteousness /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/ / [uncountable] (formal, especially religion) the quality of being morally right and good公正；正直；正当◆the righteousness of God上帝的公正◆They had absolute faith in the righteousness of their cause.他们坚信他们的事业是正义的。