legitimate的意思

基本释义

• adj 合法的；正当的；合理的；正统的

  fair or reasonable

• v 使合法；认为正当（等于legitimize）

例句

1. That’s a perfectly legitimate question.

   那个问题完全合乎情理。

2. Most scientists believe it is legitimate to use animals in medical research.

   大多数科学家认为用动物作医学研究是正当的。

3. Sickness is a legitimate reason for asking for leave.

   生病是请假的一个正当理由。

短语

• legitimate authority 法定职权；合法权威
• legitimate interest 合法权益；合法利益
• legitimate income [经]正当收入

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英英释义

verb 1. make (an il legitimate child) legitimate declare the legitimacy of (someone) e.g. They legitimized their natural child 2. show or affirm to be just and legitimate 3. make legal e.g. Marijuana should be legalized Synonym: legalize, legalise, de, criminalized, ec, rim, inal, is, el, eg, it, im, i adj 1. authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law e.g. a legitimate government Synonym: lawfullicit 2. of marriages and offspring recognized as lawful 3. in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles e.g. legitimate advertising practices 4. based on known statements or events or conditions e.g. rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year Synonym: logical

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