justly
UK/'dʒʌs(t)lɪ/US/'dʒʌstli/
TOEFLA1
Definitions
adv.
In a fair and morally right way; with good reason
公正地，正当地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedjustlaw, right, oath, justice
+
-lyin the manner of
=justly
just (fair, adj.) + -ly = in a fair manner. Built on the adjective sense, not the adverb 'only.'
Common Collocations
- 1.justly proud理所当然地自豪
- 2.justly famous名副其实地著名
- 3.treat justly公正对待
Example Sentences
- 1.
He was justly rewarded for years of hard work.