rectifyKK [ˈrɛktəˌfaɪ] ｜ /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪ/
GEPT 中高級
C2verb
make right or correct
Sarah realized she had made a mistake in her report, so she worked diligently to rectify the error before submitting it to her boss.
糾正；改正
C2verb
set straight or right
After realizing the error, the mechanic worked quickly to rectify the mistake and get the car running smoothly again.
矯正；修正
C2verb
bring or force someone to abandon a wrong or harmful path and follow the right one
The intervention of his parents helped rectify his behavior, guiding him towards a more positive and responsible lifestyle.
C2verb
determine the length of something, especially in mathematics
The carpenter needed to rectify the wooden board to ensure it was exactly 4 feet long.
C2verb
purify or remove impurities from a substance to make it pure and fine
The distillery uses a specialized process to rectify the alcohol, ensuring a smooth and refined taste.
C2verb
convert into direct current, especially in electronics
The power supply rectified the alternating current into direct current, making it suitable for electronic devices.