of right

英：[ɔv rait]

美：[ʌv raɪt]

adv.

按照法律

adjective

righteous, upright

being in accordance with what is just, good, or proper

right conduct

conforming to facts or truth : correct

the right answer

suitable, appropriate

the right man for the job

straight

a right line

genuine, real

of, relating to, situated on, or being the side of the body which is away from the side on which the heart is mostly located

located nearer to the right hand than to the left

located to the right of an observer facing the object specified or directed as the right arm would point when raised out to the side

located on the right of an observer facing in the same direction as the object specified

stage right

done with the right hand

a right hook to the jaw

having the axis perpendicular to the base

right cone

of, relating to, or constituting the principal or more prominent side of an object

made sure the socks were right side out

acting or judging in accordance with truth or fact

time proved her right

being in good physical or mental health or order

not in his right mind

being in a correct or proper state

put things right

most favorable or desired : preferablealso: socially acceptable

knew all the right people

often capitalized of, adhering to, or constituted by the Right especially in politics

noun

qualities (such as adherence to duty or obedience to lawful authority) that together constitute the ideal of moral propriety or merit moral approval

something to which one has a just claim: such as

the power or privilege to which one is justly entitled his right to decide

voting rights

the interest that one has in a piece of property—often used in plural

mineral rights

something that one may properly claim as due

knowing the truth is her right

the cause of truth or justice

right hand sense 1aalso: a blow struck with this hand

gave him a hard right on the jaw

the location or direction of the right side

woods on his right

the part on the right side

right field

a turn to the right

take a right at the stop sign

the true account or correct interpretation

the quality or state of being factually correct

the part of a legislative chamber located to the right of the presiding officer

the members of a continental European legislative body occupying the right as a result of holding more conservative political views than other members

often capitalized individuals professing support of the established order and favoring traditional attitudes and practices and conservative governmental policies

often capitalized a conservative position

a privilege given stockholders to subscribe pro rata to a new issue of securities generally below market price

the negotiable certificate evidencing such privilege—usually used in plural

adverb

according to right

live right

in the exact location, position, or moment : precisely quit right then and there

right at his fingertips

in a suitable, proper, or desired manner

knew he wasn't doing it right

in a direct line, course, or manner : directly, straight came right out and said it

go right home

according to fact or truth : truly

guessed right

all the way

windows right to the floor

in a complete manner

felt right at home

without delay : immediately

right after lunch

to a great degree : very

a right pleasant day

on or to the right

looked left and right

verb

transitive verb

to do justice to : redress the injuries of

so just is God to right the innocent—William Shakespeare

justify, vindicate

felt the need to right himself in court

avenge

vows to right the injustice done to his family

to adjust or restore to the proper state or condition

right the economy

to bring or restore to an upright position

right a capsized boat

intransitive verb

to become upright

adjective

righteous, upright

being in accordance with what is just, good, or proper

right conduct

conforming to facts or truth : correct

the right answer

suitable, appropriate

the right man for the job

straight

a right line

genuine, real

of, relating to, situated on, or being the side of the body which is away from the side on which the heart is mostly located

located nearer to the right hand than to the left

located to the right of an observer facing the object specified or directed as the right arm would point when raised out to the side

located on the right of an observer facing in the same direction as the object specified

stage right

done with the right hand

a right hook to the jaw

having the axis perpendicular to the base

right cone

of, relating to, or constituting the principal or more prominent side of an object

made sure the socks were right side out

acting or judging in accordance with truth or fact

time proved her right

being in good physical or mental health or order

not in his right mind

being in a correct or proper state

put things right

most favorable or desired : preferablealso: socially acceptable

knew all the right people

often capitalized of, adhering to, or constituted by the Right especially in politics

noun

qualities (such as adherence to duty or obedience to lawful authority) that together constitute the ideal of moral propriety or merit moral approval

something to which one has a just claim: such as

the power or privilege to which one is justly entitled his right to decide

voting rights

the interest that one has in a piece of property—often used in plural

mineral rights

something that one may properly claim as due

knowing the truth is her right

the cause of truth or justice

right hand sense 1aalso: a blow struck with this hand

gave him a hard right on the jaw

the location or direction of the right side

woods on his right

the part on the right side

right field

a turn to the right

take a right at the stop sign

the true account or correct interpretation

the quality or state of being factually correct

the part of a legislative chamber located to the right of the presiding officer

the members of a continental European legislative body occupying the right as a result of holding more conservative political views than other members

often capitalized individuals professing support of the established order and favoring traditional attitudes and practices and conservative governmental policies

often capitalized a conservative position

a privilege given stockholders to subscribe pro rata to a new issue of securities generally below market price

the negotiable certificate evidencing such privilege—usually used in plural

adverb

according to right

live right

in the exact location, position, or moment : precisely quit right then and there

right at his fingertips

in a suitable, proper, or desired manner

knew he wasn't doing it right

in a direct line, course, or manner : directly, straight came right out and said it

go right home

according to fact or truth : truly

guessed right

all the way

windows right to the floor

in a complete manner

felt right at home

without delay : immediately

right after lunch

to a great degree : very

a right pleasant day

on or to the right

looked left and right

verb

transitive verb

to do justice to : redress the injuries of

so just is God to right the innocent—William Shakespeare

justify, vindicate

felt the need to right himself in court

avenge

vows to right the injustice done to his family

to adjust or restore to the proper state or condition

right the economy

to bring or restore to an upright position

right a capsized boat

intransitive verb

to become upright

Adjective Middle English, from Old English riht; akin to Old High German reht right, Latin rectus straight, right, regere to lead straight, direct, rule, rogare to ask, Greek oregein to stretch out Noun Middle English, from Old English riht, from riht, adjective

The first known use of right was before the 12th century

necessitynoun

conditions that cannot be changed

forced by necessity

the quality or state of being in need : poverty

something that is necessary : requirement

the necessities for camping in comfort

an urgent need or desire

call in case of necessity

necessitynoun

conditions that cannot be changed

forced by necessity

the quality or state of being in need : poverty

something that is necessary : requirement

the necessities for camping in comfort

an urgent need or desire

call in case of necessity

word1 of 2noun

a sound or combination of sounds that has meaning and is spoken by a human being

a written or printed letter or letters standing for a spoken word

a brief remark or conversation

could I have a word with you

order entry 1 sense 5b

give the word to begin

news sense 1

any word on how they are

rumor

promise entry 1 sense 1

I give you my word

a remark or conversation uttered in anger—usually used in plural

words were exchanged and a fight broke out

word2 of 2verb

to express in words : phrase

worded their request with great care

word1 of 2noun

a sound or combination of sounds that has meaning and is spoken by a human being

a written or printed letter or letters standing for a spoken word

a brief remark or conversation

could I have a word with you

order entry 1 sense 5b

give the word to begin

news sense 1

any word on how they are

rumor

promise entry 1 sense 1

I give you my word

a remark or conversation uttered in anger—usually used in plural

words were exchanged and a fight broke out

word2 of 2verb

to express in words : phrase

worded their request with great care

record1 of 3verb

to set down in writing

to deposit an authentic official copy of

record a deed

to register permanently

events recorded in history

indicate sense 1a, read

the thermometer recorded 40°

to give evidence of

to change sound or visual images into a form (as on magnetic tape) that can be listened to or watched at a later time

record2 of 3noun

the state or fact of being recorded

on record

something that recalls or tells about past events

an official writing that records what has been said or done by a group, organization, or official

an authentic official copy of a document

the known or recorded facts about something or someone

my school record

a recorded top performance or achievement

broke the high jump record

something on which sound or visual images have been recorded

record3 of 3adjective

setting a record : outstanding among other like things record prices

a record crop

record1 of 3verb

to set down in writing

to deposit an authentic official copy of

record a deed

to register permanently

events recorded in history

indicate sense 1a, read

the thermometer recorded 40°

to give evidence of

to change sound or visual images into a form (as on magnetic tape) that can be listened to or watched at a later time

record2 of 3noun

the state or fact of being recorded

on record

something that recalls or tells about past events

an official writing that records what has been said or done by a group, organization, or official

an authentic official copy of a document

the known or recorded facts about something or someone

my school record

a recorded top performance or achievement

broke the high jump record

something on which sound or visual images have been recorded

record3 of 3adjective

setting a record : outstanding among other like things record prices

a record crop

right1 of 4adjective

righteous sense 1, upright

following what is just, good, or proper

right conduct

agreeing with facts or truth : correct

the right answer

appropriate entry 2, suitable the right tool

the right person for the job

straight sense 1

a right line

genuine sense 1, real

of, relating to, situated on, or being the side of the body which is away from the side on which the heart is mostly located

the right leg

located nearer to the right side of the body

the right arm of the chair

being shaped in such a way that a line drawn from the middle of the top to the middle of the base is perpendicular to the base

a right cone

being or meant to be the side on top, in front, or on the outside right side out

landed right side up

acting or judging in a way that agrees with truth or fact

time proved us right

healthy in mind or body

did not feel right

most worth having or seeking the right people

the right neighborhoods

right2 of 4noun

the ideal of what is just and good

something to which one has a just claim—often used in pluralthe movie rights to a story

the right to freedom of religion

something that one may properly claim as due

knowing the truth is her right

the cause of truth or justice

fighting for right

the right side or the part on the right side

a turn to the right

take a right at the stop sign

the quality or state of being factually correct

there's both right and wrong in that argument

often capitalized the members of a European legislative body sitting to the right of the officer in charge and holding more conservative political views than other members

often capitalized political conservatives

right3 of 4adverb

according to right

live right

in the exact location or position : precisely

right where you left it

in a suitable, proper, or desired manner

hold your pen right

in a direct line or course

go right home

according to fact or truth : truly heard right

guess right

all the way

windows right to the floor

without delay : immediately

right at 2 o'clock

to a great degree : very

a right pleasant day

right4 of 4verb

to make right (something wrong or unjust)

to adjust or restore to the proper state or condition

to bring or restore to an upright position

to become upright