rectify

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++rec·ti·fy /ˈrektɪfaɪ/ ●○○ verb (rectified, rectifying, rectifies) [transitive]  formalSOLVE/DEAL WITH A PROBLEM to correct something that is wrong 纠正，矫正 SYN put right I did my best to rectify the situation, but the damage was already done. 我竭尽全力去挽回局面，但损害已经造成了。 —rectification /ˌrektɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun [countable, uncountable]→ See Verb table

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rectify• Variances may often reveal weaknesses in control systems which should be rectified.• This must be rectified because a higher phosphorus level will interfere with calcium absorption in the horse's gut creating further problems.• A number of steps have been taken to rectify the error.• Regional unemployment and regional recession are an economic loss to the whole nation and they will not rectify themselves on their own.• Mercifully, circumstances now allow me to rectify this faux pas.• Attempts have been made to rectify this problem with the industrial sector.• Any defects found have to be rectified without delay.From Longman Business Dictionaryrectifyrec‧ti‧fy /ˈrektɪfaɪ/ verb (past tense and past participle rectified) [transitive] formal to correct something that is wrongWe apologise for the delay and are doing everything we can to rectify the situation.→ See Verb tableOrigin rectify (1300-1400) French rectifier, from Medieval Latin rectificare, from Latin rectus “right, straight”

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rectify
rec‧ti‧fy /ˈrektəfaɪ, ˈrektɪfaɪ/ verb (past tense and past participle rectified, present participle rectifying, third person singular rectifies) [transitive]formal to correct something that is wrong
   SYN  put right:
    I did my best to rectify the situation, but the damage was already done.
—rectification /ˌrektəfəˈkeɪʃən, ˌrektɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun [uncountable and countable]

rect·ifyBrE /ˈrektɪfaɪ/ 🔊NAmE /ˈrektɪfaɪ/ 🔊 verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they rectify BrE /ˈrektɪfaɪ/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈrektɪfaɪ/ 🔊present simple - he / she / it rectifies BrE /ˈrektɪfaɪz/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈrektɪfaɪz/ 🔊past simple rectified BrE /ˈrektɪfaɪd/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈrektɪfaɪd/ 🔊past participle rectified BrE /ˈrektɪfaɪd/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈrektɪfaɪd/ 🔊 -ing form rectifying BrE /ˈrektɪfaɪɪŋ/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈrektɪfaɪɪŋ/ 🔊~ sth (formal) to put right sth that is wrong 矫正；纠正；改正 SYN correct ◆to rectify a fault改正缺点◆We must take steps to rectify the situation. 我们一定要采取措施整顿局面。🔊🔊▸ rec·ti·fi·able BrE /ˌrektɪˈfaɪəbl/ 🔊NAmE /ˌrektɪˈfaɪəbl/ 🔊 adjective◆The damage will be easily rectifiable. 所受损坏很容易修复。🔊🔊▸ rec·ti·fi·ca·tion BrE /ˌrektɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ 🔊NAmE /ˌrektɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ 🔊 noun [uncountable]