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单词 rightly
释义 right·ly
adverb
Etymology: Middle English rihtly, rightly, from Old English rihtlīce, from rihtlīc right, proper, from riht right + -lic -ly — more at right
1. : according to justice or equity : in conformity with the divine will or moral rectitude : in accordance with right conduct : fairly, justly
 < wondering if he did quite rightly in supporting the Fascists — Hibbert Journal >
2. : in the right or proper manner : appropriately, fitly
 < rightly proud of its ancient buildings — John Durant >
 < being rightly cast for the role — Warwick Braithwaite >
 < the courts are rightly reluctant to thrust themselves into the administrative process — H.S.Commager >
3. : according to truth or fact : accurately, correctly, exactly
 < could rightly identify her if we … meet — Hartley Howard >
 < advised rightly or wrongly by his colleagues — Ed Nellor >
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