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to rectify
01
纠正, 修正
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
纠正, 修正
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
精馏, 提纯
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.
蒸馏师通过多次蒸馏对酒精进行精馏、提纯。
The chemist rectified the crude oil to separate the various hydrocarbon fractions for use in different industries.
化学家对原油进行了精馏，以分离出用于不同工业的各种烃类分馏。
04
整流, 修正
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.
电源单元中的整流电路将来自插座的交流电整流为单向电流。
Solar panels use diodes to rectify the current generated by sunlight.
太阳能电池板使用二极管来整流阳光产生的电流。
05
校正, 矫正
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.
这位数学家通过测量和绘制一条与曲线等长的直线来校正曲线。
Using a piece of string, she rectified the circular path on the map by laying it out straight and measuring its length.
用一根绳子，她通过将其伸直并测量其长度，校正了地图上的圆形路径。
