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rightful

UK //ˈraɪtfʊl//US //ˈraɪtfəl//

词源

源自中古英语 'rightful',由 'right'(正确的,权利)和后缀 '-ful'(充满...的)组成,最早可追溯至古英语 'rihtful'。

adjective

❶ 指某事物在法律或道德上具有正当性,强调其合理合法或应得的属性。常用于描述权利、地位或财产的归属。

“She is the rightful owner of this house.”

(她是这栋房子合法的所有者。)

“The king reclaimed his rightful throne.”

(国王夺回了本属于他的王位。)

同义词:legitimate, lawful, proper, deserved, just

常见短语

rightful place — 指某人或某物根据权利或正义应当所处的位置或状态。

“The artifact was returned to its rightful place in the museum.”

(这件文物被送回了博物馆中它本该在的位置。)

rightful owner — 强调根据法律或道德标准真正拥有某物的人。

“The police helped find the stolen car's rightful owner.”

(警方帮忙找到了被盗车辆真正的主人。)