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to rectify
01
訂正する, 修正する
to make something right when it was previously incorrect, improper, or defective
Transitive: to rectify an error or defect
Example
We need to rectify the incorrect figures in the report before submitting it.
After several failed attempts, engineers worked to rectify the design flaws in the prototype.
02
修正する, 訂正する
to correct or fix a problem or mistake
Transitive: to rectify a problem or mistake
Example
By admitting their mistake, the company took steps to rectify the problem and regain customer trust.
He took steps to rectify the misunderstanding with his neighbor by clarifying his intentions.
03
精製する (せいせいする), 改善する (かいぜんする)
to remove impurities and improve the quality of a substance through distillation
Transitive: to rectify a substance
Example
The distiller rectified the alcohol by subjecting it to multiple rounds of distillation.
蒸留業者は、アルコールを複数回の蒸留によって精製しました。
The chemist rectified the crude oil to separate the various hydrocarbon fractions for use in different industries.
化学者は粗油を精製して、さまざまな炭化水素成分を分離し、異なる産業での利用に供した。
04
整流する, 直流に変換する
to change electrical current from flowing in both directions to flowing in one direction only
Transitive: to rectify an electrical current
Example
The rectifier circuit in the power supply unit rectifies the alternating current from the outlet.
電源ユニットの整流回路は、コンセントからの交流を整流します。
Solar panels use diodes to rectify the current generated by sunlight.
太陽光パネルは、太陽光によって生成された電流を整流するためにダイオードを使用します。
05
直線化する, 矯正する
to construct or determine a straight line that has the same length as a given curve
Transitive: to rectify a line
Example
The mathematician worked to rectify the curve by measuring and drawing a straight line of equal length to it.
その数学者は、曲線と同じ長さの直線を測定して描くことによって曲線を直線化するために働いた。
Using a piece of string, she rectified the circular path on the map by laying it out straight and measuring its length.
彼女は紐を使って、地図の円形の道を直線化することで長さを測りました。
