Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #4329
legitimate
合法的;依法的
核心释义
allowed or recognized by law; lawful.
- 1.
符合法律或既定法律形式和要求的。
In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements.
- 2.
符合已知原则或既定或公认规则或标准的;有效的。
Conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid.
- 3.
真实的,真正的,真诚的。
Authentic, real, genuine.
- 4.
婚姻的。
Marital.
- 5.
与继承权有关的。
Relating to hereditary rights.
- 6.
属于或关于正统戏剧的。
Belonging or relating to the legitimate theater.
正当的;合理的;可接受的;真正的;真实的;名副其实的;婚生的;合法婚姻所生的;有合法继承权的;与继承权有关的;正统戏剧的;话剧的
用法In use
The government has a legitimate right to collect taxes.
用法提示:形容词,表示‘合法的’,修饰‘right’(权利)。
She had a legitimate reason for being late.
用法提示:形容词,表示‘正当的’,修饰‘reason’(理由)。
He runs a legitimate business.
用法提示:形容词,表示‘合法的’,修饰‘business’(企业)。
be legitimate
形容词作表语,表示主语的合法性。
His claim is legitimate.
他的要求是合法的。
legitimate + noun
形容词修饰名词,带有“合理、正当”的含义。
They have a legitimate concern about safety.
他们对安全有合理的担忧。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- legitimate concern
- 合理的担忧
- Environmental pollution is a legitimate concern for many people.环境污染是许多人的合理担忧。
- legitimate interest
- 合法利益
- The company has a legitimate interest in protecting its trade secrets.该公司在保护其商业秘密方面有合法利益。
- legitimate government
- 合法政府
- The international community recognized the new legitimate government.国际社会承认了新的合法政府。
- legitimate business
- 合法生意
- They run a legitimate business that complies with all regulations.他们经营一家遵守所有法规的合法企业。
- legitimate reason
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
用腿(leg)站着的伙伴(mate)是合法的(legitimate)。
语境与语域Context & Register
常见场景:法律、日常 通常用于正式或法律语境,但日常交流中也比较常见。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
No exact rhymes with 'legitimate'; all listed words share the '-ate' spelling but have different stress patterns and vowel sounds.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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