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对的;正当的 -
Stealing is not right.偷窃行为是不对的。
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You can't treat me like this! It's not right!你不能这样对待我!这是不对的!
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You were right to tell the teacher about the girl who you saw cheating.你把看见那个女生作弊的事告诉给老师是正确的。
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Telling the teacher was the right thing to do.告诉老师是正确之举。
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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]“受到如此粗鲁地对待后,我向管理部门投诉了。”“这样做完全正确!”
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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]既然他们帮过他,他自然也应该帮助他们。
— opposite wrong 2
a : agreeing with the facts or truth : accurate or correct正确的;对的;准确的 -
the right answer正确答案
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“Is that clock right? Is it noon already?” “Yes. That's right.”“那个钟准吗?已经中午12点了?”“是的,没错。”
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There's something not quite right about his story.他的报道有些不大准确。
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Their theory was proved right.他们的理论被证实是正确的。
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Let me get this right —you want me to lend you $1,000?!让我把这事搞搞清楚——你想让我借给你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(说话、做事或判断)正确,对 -
You're right; the answer is six.你答对了;答案是六。
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I bet you like baseball. Am I right?我敢肯定你喜欢棒球。我说得对吗?
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Am I right in thinking that he should have never loaned her the money?他根本就不该借钱给她,我这么想对吗?
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We thought it was a bad idea, and time proved us right.我们当时认为那是个坏主意,并且时间证明我们是对的。
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He was right about her not having a job.他判断她没工作是正确的。
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“Relationships aren't easy.” “You're definitely right about that.”“人际关系不容易处。”“你得出的结论完全正确。”
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Let me put/set you right about one thing: I did not start this argument!我来纠正你一点:不是我挑起了这场争论。
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often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 — opposite wrong c —
used in speech to ask if a statement is correct or to say that a statement is correct对不对;对吗;对呀 -
“You took the dog out for a walk, right?” “Yes, I did.”“你出去遛狗了,对吗?”“是的,我是去了。”
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“We met her at the party.” “(That's) Right. Now I remember.”“我们在那次聚会上见过她。”“对呀。现在我想起来了。”
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“I'll pay for the damages.” “(You're) Damn right you will!” [=(more politely) you certainly will]“我一定会赔偿损失的。”“你他妈的当然要赔了!
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(Brit) “I'll pay for the damages.” “Too right you will.”“我一定会赔偿损失的。”“一点不错,你得赔。”
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(Brit) “Things are going from bad to worse.” “Too right, mate!”“情况正变得越来越糟了。”“没错,伙计!”
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used in speech to say you understand and accept what someone has said(用于口语,表示明白并接受对方说的话)好的;可以 -
“It's getting late.” “Oh, right. I'll be ready in a minute.”“时间不早了。”“哦,好的。我马上就准备好。”
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“I'd like a coffee, please.” “Right.” = “Right you are.”“请给我来杯咖啡。”“好的。”
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used for emphasis at the beginning of a statement好的,行啊(讲话开始时用于强调) f —
used in speech to express disbelief不(用于口语,表不信或怀疑) 3
: suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose, situation, or person合适的;恰当的;般配的 -
She is the right person for the job.她是这项工作的合适人选。
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They're not right for each other.他们两个在一起不般配。
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You made the right decision.你做出了恰当的决定。
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Let me show you the right way to do it.我来告诉你做这件事的正确方法。
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He kept practicing his technique until he got it right.他不断练习他的技术,直到正确无误。
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Hold the bat like this—that's right!像这样拿球拍——这就对了!
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This apartment is just the right size.这套公寓大小正合适。
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That picture would be just right [=perfect] for my living room.那幅画放在我的客厅里正好。
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I need to find the right moment to ask him for the money.我需要找个合适的时间问他要那笔钱。
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I don't have the right tools to do the job.我没有适合的工具干这活儿。
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I'll buy the car if the price is right.如果价钱合理,我就买下这辆车。
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He knows all the right people to succeed in this business.他认识所有能帮他做成这桩买卖的人。
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Becoming a star is often a matter of being in the right place at the right time.成为明星很多时候是一件讲究天时地利的事。
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He always knows the right thing to say.他讲话总是很得体。
— 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]我觉得不大舒服。
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The fish you bought doesn't smell right. [=it doesn't smell the way it should]你买的这条鱼闻起来不新鲜了。
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(informal) That boy is not right in the head.那个男孩儿头脑不正常。
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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适当;合适 5 always used before a noun
a : located on the side of your body that is away from your heart右边的 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用于强调
(as) right as rain
informal
: in excellent health or condition身强体健
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.那些钥匙就在我说的那个地方。
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“Where are my keys?” “They're right here/there.”“我的钥匙在哪儿?”“它们就在这里/那里。”
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The bank is right next to the pharmacy.那家银行就在药店旁边。
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The parking lot is right in front/back of the building.停车场就在那栋楼的前面/后面。
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He left his bags right in the middle of the floor.他把他的几个包就放在了地板中央。
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She was waiting right outside the door.她就在门外等候。
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The ball hit me right in the face.球正好打在我的脸上。
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We arrived right at noon.我们正好中午抵达。
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I'm right behind you.我就在你的身后。
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You are right on time.你正好准时。
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When the boss yelled at him, he quit right then and there.当老板对他吼叫时,他立马就辞职不干了。
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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,我随时会帮助你。
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: in a direct course or manner直接地;径直地 -
We went right [=straight, directly] home after the game.比赛结束后我们直接回家了。
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He walked right past me without saying hello.他径直从我身边走过,没跟我打招呼。
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Come right this way, please.请直接从这边过来。
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She came right out and said it. [=she said it without hesitating]她直截了当地说了出来。
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: in a way that agrees with the facts or truth : correctly正确地;确实地 — opposite wrong 4
: in a suitable, proper, or desired way合适地;恰当地;符合预期地 -
He eats right and exercises daily.他饮食合理,而且每天都锻炼。
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You're not doing it right. [=correctly]你这样做的方法不对。
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Nothing is going right for me today.今天我每件事都不顺心。
— opposite wrong 5
: all the way一直地;完全地;自始至终 -
We stayed up to watch the game right to the very end.我们熬夜看完了比赛。
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The car went right [=completely] off the road.那辆车完全偏离了道路。
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The baby slept right through the night.那个婴儿睡了整整一晚上。
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: without delay : very soon or immediately立即;马上 -
She got pregnant right after they got married.婚后她很快就怀孕了。
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I'll be right with you.我马上就过来。
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He stepped out for a moment, but he'll be right back.他出去一会儿,但很快就会回来。
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a : toward the right向右;朝右 b : towards the political right(政治上)右倾地 c US : using the right hand用右手地 — opposite left 8
: in a complete manner完全地;彻底地;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毫无节制地 : in all directions四面八方地;到处
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正确;正当;公正;正义 [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.他已经长大,能够辨明是非了。
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You did right [=you did the right thing] to tell the teacher.你报告老师是正确的。
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(old-fashioned) He always tried to do right by his employees. [=to treat his employees fairly]他总是尽量公平对待他的员工。
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[count] : something that a person is or should be morally or legally allowed to have, get, or do权利;权益 -
women fighting for equal rights争取平等权利的妇女
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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]政府拒绝人民行使他们的正当权利。
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Knowing the truth is her right.了解真相是她的权利。
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She has a right to know the truth.她有权了解真相。
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They demanded the right to vote.他们要求获得选举权。
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You have no right to order me around!你没权利随意指使我!
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What gives you the right to read my diary?你有什么权利看我的日记?
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He has every right to be angry.他完全有理由生气。
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You are within your rights to demand a refund. [=you have the right to demand a refund]你有权要求退款。
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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(复制、出版、广播或销售的)法定权利 -
broadcast rights广播版权
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movie rights电影版权
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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右边;右面;右部 —
often used with on常与on连用 —
often used with to常与to连用 b [count] : a turn or movement toward the right向右拐;向右转;向右移动 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右翼政治团体;右翼;保守派 -
His nomination is opposed by the country's Right.他的提名遭到了国内右翼的反对。
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The new law is disliked by the Right.新法为右翼人士所憎恶。
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Members of the Right have voiced their opinions on this matter.右翼人士表达了他们对此事的看法。
b the right : the position of people who support the beliefs and policies of the political Right右翼人士的立场;右翼立场 — compare left; see also the far right at 2far
by right
: according to what is legally or morally correct按理;根据正当权利
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证据确凿;无可抵赖;当场 2
sports : with no chance of winning or succeeding一败涂地
in its own right
: because of its own special qualities and not because of a connection with something else凭本身的品质
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凭本身实力;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使恢复正常
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)纠正;矫正 2
: to return (something) to a proper state or condition使恢复正常 3
: to put (something or someone) back in an upright position摆正;扶正;立直