rectify
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IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To put something right; to correct an error, fault, or undesirable situation.
纠正,改正,矫正
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.rectify a mistake纠正错误
- 2.rectify the situation纠正局面
- 3.rectify an error改正失误
- 4.rectify an injustice匡正不公
Example Sentences
- 1.
The company issued a public apology to rectify the damage caused by the false report.
- 2.
Engineers worked overnight to rectify the software bug before the product launch.
- 3.
Steps must be taken immediately to rectify this serious injustice.