legitimate
US /ləˈdʒɪt̬.ə.mət/
UK /ləˈdʒɪt̬.ə.mət/
1.
合法的, 正当的, 合理的
conforming to the law or to rules
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The court ruled that the business was operating under legitimate practices.
法院裁定该企业以合法方式运营。
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He has a legitimate claim to the inheritance.
他对遗产有合法的权利。
2.
合理的, 正当的, 有根据的
able to be defended with logic or justification; reasonable
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She had a legitimate reason for being absent.
她有正当的缺席理由。
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His concerns about the project were entirely legitimate.
他对这个项目的担忧完全是合理的。
1.
使合法化, 使正当化, 认可
make legitimate; justify or make lawful
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The new law will legitimate the use of cannabis for medical purposes.
新法律将使医用大麻的使用合法化。
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His efforts helped to legitimate the new artistic movement.
他的努力有助于使新的艺术运动合法化。