right
noun
Definitions of right noun
direction(方向)
- A2Singular(單數)
The side that is located to the east when a person is facing north.
右邊;右側;右方
The English language is written and read from the left side to the right.
英語是從左邊寫到右邊的。
King's Avenue is the first street on the right-hand side.
國王大道是右手邊的第一條街。
In this photograph, my wife is positioned to the right of me.
在這張照片中,我的妻子位於我的右邊。
morality(道德)
- B2Uncountable(不可數名詞)
The concept of what is considered morally acceptable or good.
正義;公正;正當
Your conscience should guide you to distinguish between what is right and wrong.
你的良心應該引導你分辨是非對錯。
Within the framework of morality, we need to know what is right and wrong.
在道德的框架內,我們需要知道什麼是對與錯。
Doing the right thing is not always easy.
做正確的事情並不總是容易的。
claim(權利)
- B2Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
A justified claim to have, obtain, or do something.
權利;正當要求
She was involved in movements advocating for women's rights in the 1960s.
她在1960年代參與了倡導女性權利的運動。
Each individual is entitled to the right to education.
每個人都有接受教育的權利。
She doesn't possess a greater entitlement to a company car than I do.
她並沒有比我更有資格擁有一輛公司車。
Phrases of right noun
- in the right
To be in the right means to be morally or legally justified in one's actions or beliefs.
有理;在道義上正確
• I am certain that I am in the right in this dispute.
我確信我在這場爭議中是正確的。
- within your rights
If someone is within their rights, they are acting in a way that is legally or morally permissible.
符合法律規定
• I believe I am completely within my rights to ask for a full refund.
我相信我完全有權要求全額退款。
- rights
The legal authority to control who can utilize a book or film.
(作品的)版權
• She has purchased the adaptation rights for this novel.
她購買了這本小說的改編權。
- put/set something to rights
To correct or improve a situation or something that is wrong or not working correctly.
使狀況好轉;糾正錯誤;整理妥當
• The company requires over a million dollars to put its finances to rights.
公司需要超過一百萬美元來整頓其財務狀況。
verb
Definitions of right verb
- Transitive(及物動詞)formal(正式)
To correct or improve a situation or mistake.
改正;糾正;使恢復正常
The situation is dire, and we must rectify it as quickly as possible.
情況非常嚴峻,我們必須盡快糾正。
This error needs to be righted promptly.
這個錯誤需要及時糾正。
They will endeavor to right the wrongs of the past.
他們將努力糾正過去的錯誤。
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To return a boat to an upright position after it has overturned.
使(船)翻正;(船)翻正
The canoe will right itself if it tips over.
如果獨木舟翻覆,它會自己翻正。
The large wave caused the boat to capsize, but it quickly righted itself.
大浪導致船隻傾覆,但它很快就翻正了。
They worked to right the capsized vessel.
他們努力將翻覆的船隻翻正。
adjective
Definitions of right adjective
accuracy(準確)
- A1
Accurate or factual; in accordance with the truth or facts.
正確的;對的
You answered three questions correctly and two incorrectly.
你答對了三題,答錯了兩題。
I adjusted the clock to the precise time.
我把時鐘調到精確的時間。
"Are you Ms. Kramer?" "Yes, that is correct."
「你是克萊默女士嗎?」「是的,沒錯。」
- A1
Accurate in judgment or assessment about a thing or person.
(判斷或說法)正確的;準確的;恰當的
You were correct in your assessment of Pete – he is indeed a troublemaker.
你對皮特的判斷是正確的——他確實是個麻煩製造者。
You were right about that issue, I was wrong.
你對那個問題的看法是對的,我錯了。
You were right about the weather forecast.
你對天氣預報的看法是正確的。
suitability(適合)
- B1
Appropriate or suitable; as it should be.
合適的;恰當的;理想的;符合要求的
He is an appropriate candidate for this job.
他是這份工作的合適人選。
I believe that you have made an appropriate decision.
我相信你已經做出了一個恰當的決定。
The temperature of the pool was perfectly suitable.
游泳池的溫度非常合適。
importance(重要)
Socially important; frequented by important people.
(人或地方)重要的;顯貴的;顯赫的
She knows all the influential people.
她認識所有有影響力的人。
He likes to be seen in exclusive clubs and restaurants.
他喜歡在獨家俱樂部和餐廳露面。
This event attracted many of the right people.
這次活動吸引了許多重要人物。
morality(道德)
- B2After verb(動後形容詞)
Considered fair or morally acceptable by most people.
公正的;正當的;符合道德的;正義的
I disagree with their decision to imprison him; it is unjust.
我不同意他們決定將他監禁,這是不公正的。
Speaking negatively of others behind their backs is not morally right.
在背後說別人的壞話在道德上是不對的。
It is only fair that men and women should receive equal pay for the same work.
男女同工同酬是公平的。
health(健康)
In a healthy or normal state.
健康的;正常的
I haven’t felt well since I consumed that meal last night.
自從昨晚吃了那頓飯後,我就一直覺得不舒服。
There seems to be an issue with your bike's brakes.
你的機車剎車似乎有些問題。
I didn't sleep well last night, so I don't feel quite right today.
昨晚我沒睡好,所以今天感覺不太對勁。
completeness(完全)
- Before noun(前置形容詞)informal(非正式)
Used to emphasize that something is very bad.
(強調非常糟糕)十足的
He’s a complete idiot.
他是個十足的白痴。
His house is a total mess.
他家裡亂得不得了。
This is a real disaster.
這真是一場徹底的災難。
direction(方向)
- A2
Located on or towards the side of your body that is to the east when you are facing north.
右邊的;右側的;向右的;在右邊;向右
The majority of people use their right hand for writing.
大多數人用右手寫字。
He prefers to sleep on the right side of the bed.
他喜歡睡在床的右側。
Please turn to your right.
請向右轉。
Phrases of right adjective
- the right way round/up
In the correct orientation or position; not upside down or reversed.
正向
• You need to put the batteries in the right way round or the flashlight won't work.
你需要把電池以正確的方向放進去,否則手電筒不會亮。
adverb
Definitions of right adverb
direction(方向)
- A2
Located on or towards the side of your body that is to the east when you are facing north.
右邊的;右側的;向右的;在右邊;向右
The majority of people use their right hand for writing.
大多數人用右手寫字。
He prefers to sleep on the right side of the bed.
他喜歡睡在床的右側。
Please turn to your right.
請向右轉。
precision(精確)
- B1
Exactly or all the way.
正好;恰好;一直;筆直地
I have a pimple directly on the tip of my nose.
我正好在鼻尖上長了一顆青春痘。
They constructed a series of hotels directly along the sea front.
他們直接在沿海一帶建造了一系列的酒店。
That car parked right behind mine.
那輛車正好停在我的車後面。
emphasis(強調)
Used for emphasis.
(表示強調)完全地;徹底地
The car completely ran out of fuel.
車子完全沒油了。
She passed directly by me without noticing my presence.
她直接從我身邊經過,沒有注意到我。
I'll be back immediately.
我馬上就回來。
title(頭銜)
Used as part of the title of particular people, such as bishops and some members of Parliament.
(用於稱呼主教、議員等)閣下
The Right Honourable Diane Abbott, MP
尊敬的議員黛安·艾伯特閣下
The Right Reverend Bishop will lead the ceremony.
尊敬的牧師主教將主持儀式。
accuracy(準確)
- B2
Correctly.
對地;正確地
Why does he never manage to do anything correctly?
為什麼他從來無法正確地完成任何事情?
He always seems to get things right.
他似乎總能把事情做對。
Please double check that you enter the password right.
請再次確認你正確地輸入了密碼。
Phrases of right adverb
- go right
To proceed successfully or as planned; to turn out as hoped or expected.
一切順利;得心应手
• If everything goes right, we should be able to finish the job next week.
如果一切順利,我們應該能夠在下週完成這項工作。
- right now
at this precise moment; immediately.
表示當下;就在此刻。
• I'm currently occupied with some urgent matters right now.
我現在正忙於一些緊急事務。
- right away
Without any delay; at once.
立即,馬上
• I will call them right away, because if I wait, I will likely forget to do it.
我會馬上打電話給他們,因為如果我等下去,我可能會忘記。
exclamation
Definitions of right exclamation
agreement(同意)
- A2
Used to express agreement or understanding.
(表示同意或理解)好;行;對
"Johnny, you go up first." "Right."
"Johnny,你先上去。" "好。"
"Shall we meet tomorrow morning?" "Right."
"我們明天早上見面好嗎?" "行。"
"This should go here." "Right."
"這個應該放在這裡。" "對。"
Used in storytelling to ensure attention or understanding.
(用於講故事時引起注意或確認聽者是否明白)對吧;喔
"So there I was, right, middle of the night, right, and this guy came up to me…"
「所以那時我在那裡,對吧,半夜的時候,對吧,然後這個傢伙朝我走過來…」
"I got to my front door, and then, right, I realized I left my keys at the office."
「我到了我家門口,然後,對吧,我發現我把鑰匙忘在辦公室了。」
"Then, he came over, right, and asked if I needed help."
「然後,他走了過來,對吧,問我是否需要幫助。」
attention(注意)
- A2
Used to get attention to begin an activity.
(引起注意以開始活動)喂;好啦;好了
Okay, everyone. Please stop talking, we're about to begin.
好了,各位。請停止交談,我們要開始了。
Right, let's get started!
好了,我們開始吧!
Right, let's get this room tidied up.
好了,我們來把這個房間整理乾淨。
Idioms
- too right
Used to express complete agreement with a statement.
完全同意
• "This plan is definitely the best way to solve the problem." "Too right."
「這個計劃絕對是解決問題的最佳方式。」「一點也沒錯。」
- by right of
by virtue of a right or qualification.
因為
• He can decide the training time by right of his position as captain.
他可以根據他隊長的職位來決定訓練時間。
- in your own right
Achieved or possessing a certain status or position through one's own efforts, abilities, or qualifications, rather than through someone else.
凭借自己的能力、努力或資格
• She isn't rich because of inheritance; she became a millionaire through her own business, that's truly being successful in her own right.
她不是因為繼承而富有,而是通過自己的生意成為百萬富翁,這才是真正靠自己的努力取得成功。
- give your right arm
To be willing to make a significant sacrifice or pay a high price in order to obtain something or achieve a goal.
願意付出極大代價(以得到某物)
• He would give his right arm to participate in the Olympics.
他願意付出一切來參加奧運會。
- in the right place at the right time
Being in the most favorable position or location at the opportune moment to capitalize on an opening.
時機得宜
• She always seems to be in the right place at the right time, which is the secret to her success.
她似乎總是在最恰當的時機出現在最有利的地點,這是她成功的秘訣。
- by rights
according to what is just, fair, or proper
依照道理或公平原則來說;理應如此
• By rights, the most experienced employee should do this job.
依照道理,最有經驗的員工應該做這份工作。
- be not (quite) right in the head
To have impaired mental faculties or to behave in a manner that is not considered normal.
腦袋有問題
• He's been talking to himself lately; I think he's not quite right in the head.
他最近一直在自言自語,我覺得他精神有點不正常。
- right, left, and centre
at all times or in all places; everywhere.
處處
• This new product is selling well right, left, and centre in all the stores.
這款新產品在所有的商店裡都賣得很好,無所不在。
- a right one
A person or thing that is extremely annoying or silly.
讨厌鬼
• He's a right one for believing such a lie.
他真是個傻瓜,竟然相信這樣的謊言。
- press/push the right button(s)
To take the actions necessary to achieve a desired outcome, often by understanding what motivates or influences a person or situation.
抓住要點
• To convince the boss to support this project, you have to know how to press the right buttons.
要說服老闆支持這個項目,你必須知道如何按下正確的按鈕。
- be (as) right as rain
To be completely recovered and in good health, especially after an illness.
(尤指疾病之後)完全康復,身體狀況良好。
• The doctor said I'll be right as rain after a few days of rest.
醫生說我休息幾天後就會完全康復。
- be not in your right mind
Experiencing a state of mental instability or impaired cognitive function.
精神狀態不正常;神智不清。
• His recent behavior is very strange; I think he must not be in his right mind.
他最近的行為很奇怪;我覺得他一定神智不清。
- be on the right lines
To be proceeding in a way that is likely to be successful or correct.
路線正確,方向正確
• The strategy we're considering seems to be on the right lines; it might actually work out in the end.
我們考慮的策略似乎是對的;最終可能會成功。
- be on the right track
To be proceeding in a way that is likely to lead to a successful outcome or desired result.
走在正確的道路上,方向正確
• The research team believes they are on the right track and will have a breakthrough soon.
研究團隊相信他們的方向正確,很快就會有突破。
- put/set someone right
To correct someone's mistaken belief or understanding by informing them of the truth.
糾正某人錯誤的想法;使某人明白正確的道理。
• He thought this investment was a sure win, but I quickly put him right about the reality.
他以為這筆投資穩賺不賠,但我很快就讓他了解現實。
- the right stuff
The essential qualities or abilities needed to succeed in a challenging endeavor or role.
(尤指完成困難任務所需的)必要特質。
• This project requires someone with the right stuff to complete it.
這個項目需要具備必要特質的人來完成。
- right behind someone
To be right behind someone means to give them your complete and unwavering support.
表示完全支持或擁護某人。
• My team has been right behind me throughout the entire project.
我的團隊在整個項目過程中一直支持我。
- the rights and wrongs
The details of what is fair and unfair in a particular situation; the specifics of who is right and who is wrong.
是非曲直
• In this situation, I really don't care about the rights and wrongs; I just want to see the matter resolved quickly.
在這種情況下,我真的不在乎誰對誰錯;我只希望這件事能快速解決。
- right you are!
An expression used to indicate understanding and agreement with what someone has said.
明白啦!
• "What do you think about this idea?" "Right you are, I agree."
「你對這個想法有什麼看法?」「沒錯,我同意。」