Definitions
v. Correct something that is wrong or unsatisfactory.
纠正；改正
Example
The shop quickly rectified the mistake and refunded me.
商店很快纠正了错误，并给我退款。
Local authorities must rectify weaknesses in drainage systems before increasingly heavy rainfall causes further damage.
地方政府必须在日益强烈的降雨造成更多损害之前，纠正排水系统中的缺陷。
Collocations
- rectify an error
- rectify a problem
- rectify the situation
Word family
- rectification (n.)
Synonyms
- correct
- remedy
- put right
Usage tip
正式用词，常接error、mistake、situation。
FAQ
- What does rectify mean?
- Correct something that is wrong or unsatisfactory.
- How is rectify pronounced?
- UK /ˈrektɪfaɪ/, US /ˈrektɪfaɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
