释义 |
legitimize , legitimise /lɪdʒɪtəmaɪz/ (also legitimate, less frequent ) verb [transitive] 1.to make sth legal 使合法◆it is a simple matter to legitimize your home business. 使你的家庭企业合法化是件轻而易举的事。 syn legalize 2.to make sth that is wrong or unfair seem acceptable 使(坏事或不正当的事)看起来可以接受◆the union said that the tribunal's decision legitimized discrimination. 工会说法庭的裁决使歧视看起来可以接受。☞ legitimizelegitimizesee ⇨ legal 3 |