1 right /ˈraɪt/ adjective Learner's definition of RIGHT
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usually not used before a noun : morally or socially correct or acceptable對的;正當的 -
Stealing is not right.偷竊行爲是不對的。
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You can't treat me like this! It's not right!你不能這樣對待我!這是不對的!
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You were right to tell the teacher about the girl who you saw cheating.你把看見那個女生作弊的事告訴給老師是正確的。
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Telling the teacher was the right thing to do.告訴老師是正確之舉。
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(chiefly Brit) “After I was treated so rudely, I complained to the management.” “And quite right, too!” [=complaining was the right thing to do]“受到如此粗魯地對待後,我向管理部門投訴了。”“這樣做完全正確!”
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Since they helped him, it's only right that he should help them too. [=since they helped him, he should help them too]既然他們幫過他,他自然也應該幫助他們。
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a : agreeing with the facts or truth : accurate or correct正確的;對的;準確的 -
the right answer正確答案
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“Is that clock right? Is it noon already?” “Yes. That's right.”“那個鐘準嗎?已經中午12點了?”“是的,沒錯。”
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There's something not quite right about his story.他的報道有些不大準確。
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Their theory was proved right.他們的理論被證實是正確的。
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Let me get this right —you want me to lend you $1,000?!讓我把這事搞搞清楚——你想讓我借給你1000美元?!
— opposite wrong b not used before a noun : speaking, acting, or judging in a way that agrees with the facts or truth(說話、做事或判斷)正確,對 -
You're right; the answer is six.你答對了;答案是六。
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I bet you like baseball. Am I right?我敢肯定你喜歡棒球。我說得對嗎?
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Am I right in thinking that he should have never loaned her the money?他根本就不該借錢給她,我這麽想對嗎?
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We thought it was a bad idea, and time proved us right.我們當時認爲那是個壞主意,並且時間證明我們是對的。
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He was right about her not having a job.他判斷她沒工作是正確的。
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“Relationships aren't easy.” “You're definitely right about that.”“人際關系不容易處。”“你得出的結論完全正確。”
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Let me put/set you right about one thing: I did not start this argument!我來糾正你一點:不是我挑起了這場爭論。
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often followed by to + verb常接動詞不定式 — opposite wrong c —
used in speech to ask if a statement is correct or to say that a statement is correct對不對;對嗎;對呀 -
“You took the dog out for a walk, right?” “Yes, I did.”“你出去遛狗了,對嗎?”“是的,我是去了。”
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“We met her at the party.” “(That's) Right. Now I remember.”“我們在那次聚會上見過她。”“對呀。現在我想起來了。”
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“I'll pay for the damages.” “(You're) Damn right you will!” [=(more politely) you certainly will]“我一定會賠償損失的。”“你他媽的當然要賠了!
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(Brit) “I'll pay for the damages.” “Too right you will.”“我一定會賠償損失的。”“一點不錯,你得賠。”
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(Brit) “Things are going from bad to worse.” “Too right, mate!”“情況正變得越來越糟了。”“沒錯,夥計!”
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used in speech to say you understand and accept what someone has said(用於口語,表示明白並接受對方說的話)好的;可以 -
“It's getting late.” “Oh, right. I'll be ready in a minute.”“時間不早了。”“哦,好的。我馬上就準備好。”
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“I'd like a coffee, please.” “Right.” = “Right you are.”“請給我來杯咖啡。”“好的。”
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used for emphasis at the beginning of a statement好的,行啊(講話開始時用於強調) f —
used in speech to express disbelief不(用於口語,表不信或懷疑) 3
: suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose, situation, or person合適的;恰當的;般配的 -
She is the right person for the job.她是這項工作的合適人選。
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They're not right for each other.他們兩個在一起不般配。
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You made the right decision.你做出了恰當的決定。
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Let me show you the right way to do it.我來告訴你做這件事的正確方法。
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He kept practicing his technique until he got it right.他不斷練習他的技術,直到正確無誤。
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Hold the bat like this—that's right!像這樣拿球拍——這就對了!
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This apartment is just the right size.這套公寓大小正合適。
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That picture would be just right [=perfect] for my living room.那幅畫放在我的客廳裏正好。
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I need to find the right moment to ask him for the money.我需要找個合適的時間問他要那筆錢。
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I don't have the right tools to do the job.我沒有適合的工具幹這活兒。
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I'll buy the car if the price is right.如果價錢合理,我就買下這輛車。
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He knows all the right people to succeed in this business.他認識所有能幫他做成這樁買賣的人。
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Becoming a star is often a matter of being in the right place at the right time.成爲明星很多時候是一件講究天時地利的事。
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He always knows the right thing to say.他講話總是很得體。
— opposite wrong; see also mr. right 4
a : in a normal or healthy state or condition健康的;正常的;健全的 -
I don't feel quite right. [=I feel somewhat ill]我覺得不大舒服。
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The fish you bought doesn't smell right. [=it doesn't smell the way it should]你買的這條魚聞起來不新鮮了。
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(informal) That boy is not right in the head.那個男孩兒頭腦不正常。
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She is not in her right mind. [=she is mentally ill]她精神不正常。
b not used before a noun : in a proper state or condition適當;合適 5 always used before a noun
a : located on the side of your body that is away from your heart右邊的 b : done with your right hand右手的 c : located nearer to the right side of your body than to the left靠右的;右方的 — opposite left 6
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used to refer to the side of something that is meant to be on top, in front, or on the outside上面的;正面的;外面的 — opposite wrong 7
always used before a noun,
British, informal : complete or total十足的;不折不扣的;完全的 —
used for emphasis用於強調
(as) right as rain
informal
: in excellent health or condition身強體健
get off on the right foot
— see 1foot
give your right arm
— see 1give
push the right buttons
— see 1button
— rightness
noun [noncount] 2 right /ˈraɪt/ adverb
Learner's definition of RIGHT
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: in the exact location, position, or moment that is mentioned正好;就在 -
The keys are right where I said they would be.那些鑰匙就在我說的那個地方。
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“Where are my keys?” “They're right here/there.”“我的鑰匙在哪兒?”“它們就在這裏/那裏。”
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The bank is right next to the pharmacy.那家銀行就在藥店旁邊。
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The parking lot is right in front/back of the building.停車場就在那棟樓的前面/後面。
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He left his bags right in the middle of the floor.他把他的幾個包就放在了地板中央。
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She was waiting right outside the door.她就在門外等候。
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The ball hit me right in the face.球正好打在我的臉上。
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We arrived right at noon.我們正好中午抵達。
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I'm right behind you.我就在你的身後。
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You are right on time.你正好準時。
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When the boss yelled at him, he quit right then and there.當老板對他吼叫時,他立馬就辭職不幹了。
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If you need me, I am right here for you. [=I am available to support/help you]如果你需要我,我随時會幫助你。
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: in a direct course or manner直接地;徑直地 -
We went right [=straight, directly] home after the game.比賽結束後我們直接回家了。
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He walked right past me without saying hello.他徑直從我身邊走過,沒跟我打招呼。
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Come right this way, please.請直接從這邊過來。
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She came right out and said it. [=she said it without hesitating]她直截了當地說了出來。
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: in a way that agrees with the facts or truth : correctly正確地;確實地 — opposite wrong 4
: in a suitable, proper, or desired way合適地;恰當地;符合預期地 -
He eats right and exercises daily.他飲食合理,而且每天都鍛煉。
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You're not doing it right. [=correctly]你這樣做的方法不對。
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Nothing is going right for me today.今天我每件事都不順心。
— opposite wrong 5
: all the way一直地;完全地;自始至終 -
We stayed up to watch the game right to the very end.我們熬夜看完了比賽。
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The car went right [=completely] off the road.那輛車完全偏離了道路。
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The baby slept right through the night.那個嬰兒睡了整整一晚上。
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: without delay : very soon or immediately立即;馬上 -
She got pregnant right after they got married.婚後她很快就懷孕了。
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I'll be right with you.我馬上就過來。
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He stepped out for a moment, but he'll be right back.他出去一會兒,但很快就會回來。
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a : toward the right向右;朝右 b : towards the political right(政治上)右傾地 c US : using the right hand用右手地 — opposite left 8
: in a complete manner完全地;徹底地;十足地
play your cards right
— see 1card
right and left
or British right, left, and centre
: in a very quick and uncontrolled way毫無節制地 : in all directions四面八方地;到處
right away
also right off
serve someone right
— see 1serve 3 right /ˈraɪt/ noun
plural rights
plural rights
Learner's definition of RIGHT
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: behavior that is morally good or correct正確;正當;公正;正義 [noncount]
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He's old enough to know the difference between right and wrong. = He's old enough to know right from wrong.他已經長大,能夠辨明是非了。
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You did right [=you did the right thing] to tell the teacher.你報告老師是正確的。
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(old-fashioned) He always tried to do right by his employees. [=to treat his employees fairly]他總是盡量公平對待他的員工。
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[count] : something that a person is or should be morally or legally allowed to have, get, or do權利;權益 -
women fighting for equal rights爭取平等權利的婦女
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The government has denied the people their rights. [=has not allowed the people to do the things that they should be allowed to do]政府拒絕人民行使他們的正當權利。
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Knowing the truth is her right.了解真相是她的權利。
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She has a right to know the truth.她有權了解真相。
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They demanded the right to vote.他們要求獲得選舉權。
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You have no right to order me around!你沒權利随意指使我!
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What gives you the right to read my diary?你有什麽權利看我的日記?
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He has every right to be angry.他完全有理由生氣。
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You are within your rights to demand a refund. [=you have the right to demand a refund]你有權要求退款。
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often + of — see also bill of rights, birthright, bragging rights, civil rights, divine right, human right, women's rights 3
rights [plural] : the legal authority to reproduce, publish, broadcast, or sell something(複制、出版、廣播或銷售的)法定權利 -
broadcast rights廣播版權
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movie rights電影版權
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often + to — see also copyright 4
a [noncount] : a location closer to the right side of your body than to the left : the right side右邊;右面;右部 —
often used with on常與on連用 —
often used with to常與to連用 b [count] : a turn or movement toward the right向右拐;向右轉;向右移動 5
[count] : a punch made with the right hand右手拳 6
a the Right : political groups who favor traditional attitudes and practices and conservative policies右翼政治團體;右翼;保守派 -
His nomination is opposed by the country's Right.他的提名遭到了國内右翼的反對。
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The new law is disliked by the Right.新法爲右翼人士所憎惡。
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Members of the Right have voiced their opinions on this matter.右翼人士表達了他們對此事的看法。
b the right : the position of people who support the beliefs and policies of the political Right右翼人士的立場;右翼立場 — compare left; see also the far right at 2far
by right
: according to what is legally or morally correct按理;根據正當權利
by rights
also by all rights
: according to what is proper and reasonable按理
dead to rights
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or British bang to rights : with proof that you are guilty證據確鑿;無可抵賴;當場 2
sports : with no chance of winning or succeeding一敗塗地
in its own right
: because of its own special qualities and not because of a connection with something else憑本身的品質
in the right
: in the position or situation of being right有理
in your own right
: because of your own efforts, talent, etc., and not because of your connection with someone else憑本身實力;靠自己努力
might makes right
— see 2might
of right
formal
: according to what is legally or morally correct按理;依法
put/set (something) to rights
: to put (something) back into the normal or proper condition使恢複正常
two wrongs don't make a right
— see 3wrong 4 right /ˈraɪt/ verb
rights; righted; righting
rights; righted; righting
Learner's definition of RIGHT
[+ object]
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: to make (something) right : to correct (something wrong or unjust)糾正;矯正 2
: to return (something) to a proper state or condition使恢複正常 3
: to put (something or someone) back in an upright position擺正;扶正;立直