right

accurate, exact, precise, right, true, correct

right, privilege

very, right, just

• at the very beginning of this term, they took an exam.
  就在学期开始的时候，他们举行了一次考试。

• the police looked at the thief right in the eye.
  警察目不转睛地盯着小偷。

• he is just the actor i want.
  他正是我所想要的演员。

名词 right:

1. an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
2. (frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing
3. location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east
4. a turn toward the side of the body that is on the south when the person is facing east
5. those who support political or social or economic conservatism; those who believe that things are better left unchanged
   同义词：right wing
6. anything in accord with principles of justice
   同义词：rightfulness
7. the hand that is on the right side of the body
   同义词：right hand
8. the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right
   同义词：right field, rightfield

动词 right:

1. make reparations or amends for
   同义词：compensate, redress, correct
2. put in or restore to an upright position
3. regain an upright or proper position
4. make right or correct
   同义词：correct, rectify

形容词 right:

1. free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
   同义词：correct
2. being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north
3. socially right or correct
   同义词：correct
4. in conformance with justice or law or morality
5. correct in opinion or judgment
   同义词：correct
6. appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs
   同义词：proper, suitable, suited
7. of or belonging to the political or intellectual right
8. in or into a satisfactory condition
9. intended for the right hand
   同义词：right-hand
10. in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
    同义词：correct
11. having the axis perpendicular to the base
12. (of the side of cloth or clothing) facing or intended to face outward
13. most suitable or right for a particular purpose
    同义词：good, ripe

副词 right:

1. precisely, exactly
2. immediately
3. exactly
   同义词：flop
4. toward or on the right; also used figuratively
5. in the right manner
   同义词：properly, decently, decent, in good order, the right way
6. an interjection expressing agreement
   同义词：right on
7. completely
8. (Southern regional intensive) very
   同义词：mighty, powerful
9. in accordance with moral or social standards
   同义词：justly
10. in a correct manner
    同义词：correctly, aright

1. Have I guessed right or wrong?
   我猜得对不是不对？
2. The Normans ruled England by right of conquest.
   诺曼人征服了英格兰成了统治者。
3. It took me ages to put things to rights after the workmen had finished.
   工人干完活儿後，我用了很长时间才收拾好。
4. Did you get the answer right?
   你把结果算对了吗？
5. Let's get this right once and for all.
   咱们把这个问题彻底弄清楚吧。
6. Do it right now!
   现在就做！
7. Are we going in the right direction?
   我们走的方向对吗？
8. I have the right to ask for an explanation.
   我有权要求一个解释。

right

adj.（形容词）
right.er,right.est 缩写 r.,R.,rt.
Conforming with or conformable to justice, law, or morality:
正当的，正直的：与正义，法律或道德相符合的或可相符合的：
例句：
do the right thing and confess.
做正确的事并进行忏悔

In accordance with fact, reason, or truth; correct:
正确的：与事实，常理或真实情况相一致的；正确的：
例句：
the right answer.
正确的回答

Fitting, proper, or appropriate:
合适的：适宜的，合适的，恰当的：
例句：
It is not right to leave the party without saying goodbye.
不说声再见就离开舞会是不合适的

Most favorable, desirable, or convenient:
顺利的，有利的：最有利的，最需要的或最方便的：
例句：
the right time to act.
采取行动的最佳时间

In or into a satisfactory state or condition:
好的，正常的：处于令人满意的状态或情况：
例句：
put things right.
把事情办好

In good mental or physical health or order.
健康的，健全的：在神志上或身体上健康的或健全的
Intended to be worn or positioned facing outward or toward an observer:
正面的：需要面向外或面对观察者穿着或放置的：
例句：
the right side of the dress; made sure that the right side of the fabric was visible.
衣服的正面；保证织物的正面可以看到

Of, belonging to, located on, or being the side of the body to the south when the subject is facing east.
右方的：当面向东的时候，属于、位于或是身体朝南的一侧的
Of, relating to, directed toward, or located on the right side.
右侧的：属于，有关，直对或位于右侧的
Located on the right side of a person facing downstream:
右的：当某人面向下游方向时，于其右侧的：
例句：
the right bank of a river.
河右岸

Often Right Of or belonging to the political or intellectual Right.
常作 Right 右翼的：（属于）右翼政治派别或学术见解的
Mathematics
【数学】
Formed by or in reference to a line or plane that is perpendicular to another line or plane.
垂直的：有关垂直于另一条线或面的线或平面的，或者由其构成的
Having the axis perpendicular to the base:
直角的：具有垂直于基线的轴的：
例句：
right cone.
直角锥

Straight; uncurved; direct:
笔直的：直的；不弯的；直接的：
例句：
a right line.
一条直线

Archaic Not spurious; genuine.
【古语】 真的：不是假的；真正的
n.（名词）
That which is just, morally good, legal, proper, or fitting.
正确，正当，公正，正义：公正的、在道德上好的、合法的、合适的或恰当的东西

The direction or position on the right side.
右：在右侧的方向或位置
The right side.
右侧
The right hand.
右手
A turn in the direction of the right hand or side.
靠右：右手或右侧方向的改变
Often Right
常作 Right
The people and groups who advocate the adoption of conservative or reactionary measures, especially in government and politics.Also called right wing
右翼分子：支持使用保守的或反动的措施的人或组织，尤指政府中或政治上的也作 right wing
The opinion of those advocating such measures.
右翼主张：支持右翼措施的人的主张
Sports A blow delivered by a boxer`s right hand.
【体育运动】 右手拳：拳击选手右手所击出的一拳
Baseball Right field.
【棒球】 右外野
Something that is due to a person or governmental body by law, tradition, or nature:
权利：由法律，习惯或本性赋予某人或政府机构的东西：
例句：
.Certain rights can never be granted to the government, but must be kept in the hands of the people.(Eleanor Roosevelt)
.某些权利永不能归属于政府，必须掌握在人民手中.(埃莉诺·罗斯福)

A just or legal claim or title.
权利：合法或正当的要求或命令

A stockholder`s privilege of buying additional stock in a corporation at a special price, usually at par or at a price below the current market value.
优惠权：通常以票面价值或低于市场价格的特殊价格在公司中购买增资股票的优惠认股权
The negotiable certificate on which this privilege is indicated.
优惠认股流通券：有以上权利的可流通证券
Often rights A privilege of subscribing for a particular stock or bond.
常作 rights 认股权：认购特定的股票或债券的特权
adv.（副词）
Toward or on the right.
向右，右边
In a straight line; directly:
直接地：以直线地；直接地：
例句：
went right to school.
直接去学校

In the proper or desired manner; well:
好：以正确的或需要的态度地；好地：
例句：
The jacket doesn`t fit right.
这件夹克衫不合适

Exactly; just:
恰当地；正好：
例句：
The accident happened right over there.
事故正好发生在那里

Immediately:
立刻：
例句：
called me right after dinner.
饭后立刻给我打电话

Completely; quite:
完全：完全地；彻底地：
例句：
The icy wind blew right through me.
冰冷的风直吹向我

According to law, morality, or justice.
正直地，正当地，公正地：符合法律，道德或正义地
Accurately; correctly:
正确地；准确地：
例句：
answered the question right.
准确地回答出问题

Chiefly Southern U.S. Considerably; very:
【多用于美国南部】 可观地；非常：
例句：
They have a right nice place.
他们有一个非常好的地方

Used as an intensive:
用干加强语气：
例句：
kept right on going.
一直向前

Used in titles:
用于称谓：
例句：
The Right Reverend Jane Smith.
至尊至贵的琼·史密斯

v.（动词）
right.ed,right.ing,rights
v.tr.（及物动词）
To put in or restore to an upright or proper position:
扶直，使正：安置或恢复垂直或正常的位置：
例句：
They righted their boat.
他们使船恢复了平衡

To put in order or set right; correct:
整理，整顿，纠正：按顺序放置或调整；纠正：
例句：
measures designed to right generations of unfair labor practices.
为修正几代人不公平的劳工条例而制定的措施

To make reparation or amends for; redress:
补偿：修补，赔偿；弥补：
例句：
right a wrong.
补偿过失

v.intr.（不及物动词）
To regain an upright or proper position.
恢复平衡：恢复直立的或正确的位置

<习惯用语>by rights
In a just or proper manner; justly.
按理说，正当地：正当合理地；按理
in (one`s) own right
Through the force of one`s own skills or qualifications.
凭本身的能力或资格
right and left
From all directions or on every side:
四面八方，到处：
例句：
criticism coming right and left; questions raised from right and left.
来自四面八方的批评；从四面八方提出的问题

to rights
In a satisfactory or orderly condition:
恢复正常：处于令人满意地或井井有条的状态：
例句：
set the place to rights.
把这地方布置好

来源：
Middle English
中古英语
from Old English riht * see reg-
源自 古英语 riht *参见 reg-

【引伸】
right.er
n.（名词）
<参考词汇><同义词>right,privilege,prerogative,perquisite,birthrightThese nouns apply to something, such as a power or possession, to which one has an established claim.
这些名词指某人享有既定的所有权的东西，例如权力或财产。
Right refers to a legally, morally, or traditionally just claim:
Right 指合法的，符合道德规范的或传统上的正当权力：
例句：
.I`m a champion for the Rights of Woman. (Maria Edgeworth).
.我是女性权力的捍卫者. （玛莉亚·埃奇沃恩）。

例句：
.An unconditional right to say what one pleases about public affairs is what I consider to be the minimum guarantee of the First Amendment. (Hugo L. Black).
.对公共事件发表意见的自由权力正是我认为应是第一修正案的最低保证. （雨果·L.布莱克）。

例句：
.Our children are not individuals whose rights and tastes are casually respected from infancy, as they are in some primitive societies. (Ruth Benedict).
.我们的孩子不是那种从婴儿期起，其权力和爱好就好象他们在低等社会那样被漫不经心地看待的人. （露丝·本尼迪克特）。

Privilege usually suggests a right not enjoyed by everyone:
Privilege 通常指不是每个人都能享受的权利：
例句：
.When the laws undertake to . . . grant . . . exclusive privileges, to make the rich richer and the potent more powerful, the humble members of society . . . have a right to complain of the injustice of their government. (Andrew Jackson).
.如果法律保证排他的特权，从而使富者更富有，有权有势者更有权势，那么生活于社会下层的人们就有权力指责他们政府的不公平. （安德鲁·杰克）。

Prerogative denotes an exclusive right or privilege, as one based on custom, law, office, or recognition of precedence:
Prerogative 指某人基于习惯，法律，职务或公认地优先地位的基础得到的排他权利或特权：
例句：
It is my prerogative to change my mind. Aperquisite is a privilege or advantage accorded to one by virtue of one`s position or the needs of one`s employment:
是否改变主意是我的权利。 Perguisite 是指由于某人地位的功效或者其工作需要而享有的特权或利益：

例句：
.The wardrobe of her niece was the perquisite of her [maid] . (Tobias Smollett).Abirthright is a right to which one is entitled by birth:
.这个大衣箱是她表妹作为［淑女］ 的特权. （托比阿斯·斯莫莱特）。Birthright 是某人生来就享有的权利：

例句：
Many view gainful employment as a birthright.
许多人认为能获得职业是与生俱来的权利