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legitimately

UK //lɪˈdʒɪtɪmətli//US //ləˈdʒɪtəmətli//

词源

源自拉丁语 legitimatus(使合法),经古法语 légitime 进入英语,词根 lex(法律) + 后缀 -ate(使动) + -ly(副词化)。

adverb

❶ 以合法或正当的方式,指行为符合法律或道德规范,具有合理依据或授权。

“He legitimately inherited the property after his father's death.”

(父亲去世后,他合法继承了这笔财产。)

“The company legitimately won the contract through fair competition.”

(该公司通过公平竞争合法赢得了合同。)

❶ 真实或合理地,表示某事有充分依据或符合逻辑,并非虚假或牵强。

“He legitimately forgot about the meeting due to his busy schedule.”

(由于日程繁忙,他确实忘记了会议。)

“The scientist legitimately questioned the results of the experiment.”

(科学家合理地质疑了实验结果。)

同义词:lawfully, rightfully, justifiably, validly, properly

常见短语

legitimately concerned — 表示某人或群体的担忧具有合理依据,并非无端猜测。

“Parents are legitimately concerned about their children's online safety.”

(家长们对孩子的网络安全有合理担忧。)