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  2. /legalize

legalize

UK/'li:ɡəlaiz/US/'li:gәlaiz/
TOEFLB1

Definitions

v.

To make something permitted by law.

使合法化。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
legalchoose, 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.

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