legitimately
US /ləˈdʒɪt̬.ə.mət.li/
UK /ləˈdʒɪt̬.ə.mət.li/
1.
合法地, 正当地, 合理地
in a way that is allowed by law or rules
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The company legitimately claimed the tax deductions.
该公司合法地申报了税收减免。
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He legitimately earned his position through hard work.
他通过努力工作正当地赢得了自己的职位。
2.
合理地, 正当地, 理所当然地
in a way that is reasonable or justifiable
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She was legitimately concerned about her child's safety.
她理所当然地担心孩子的安全。
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His anger was legitimately felt after the unfair treatment.
在受到不公平待遇后，他的愤怒是理所当然的。