legalize
UK/'li:ɡəlaiz/US/'li:gәlaiz/
TOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To make something permitted by law.
使合法化。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlegalchoose, pick, read, gather
+
-izerelating to, having the nature of
=legalize
legal + -ize (to make) = to make something legal.
Common Collocations
- 1.legalize marijuana使大麻合法化
- 2.legalize gambling使赌博合法化
- 3.legalize abortion使堕胎合法化
Example Sentences
- 1.
Several states have voted to legalize cannabis.
- 2.
Campaigners want to legalize same-sex marriage.