证券投资宏观策略:考研英语词汇复习(87):correct、rectify、remedy

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考研英语词汇复习(87

 

                                                             correctrectifyremedy

 

                                                                                                                                                        佳中

 

   correct

    rectify

     remedy

     

  这三个词都含“纠正”、“改正”的意思。

 

correct  一般用词,指将不正确,不完善或缺点错误的东西纠正,使之符合某一标准、要求或规定。

 

1)When you realize that you have made a mistake, you should immediately take steps to correct it.

              (当你认识到你犯了一个错误,你应该立即采取措施去改正它。)

2) It takes great determination and courage to correct one’s bad habit developed for years.

              (纠正一个人多年养成的坏习惯需要有巨大的决心和勇气。)

 

rectify  较正式用词,表示彻底改正、纠正或整顿,含不再犯类似过错的意思。

 

 1) If you know what the trouble is, why don’t you help them to rectify the situation?

     (既然你知道问题的所在,你为什么不帮他们纠正这种情况呢?)

2) It is an arduous task for the government to rectify itself and fight corruption.

           (政府自身建设和反腐败是一项艰巨的任务。)

 

 

 remedy 本意是治愈疼痛或伤病,常用来喻指纠正、补救。

 

 1) They made a few changes in personnel to remedy the inferior performance.

            (他们在人员上作了一些调整以弥补工作效率低下问题。)

2) The government is taking positive measures to remedy the abuse of power in its departments.

    (政府正在采取积极的措施来纠正各部门滥用权力。)