correct
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/kəˈrekt/
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/kəˈrekt/
right or true, with no mistakes
The teacher said my answer was correct.
老师说我的答案是正确的。
right for the situation, as it should be
Please use the correct tool for this job.
请为这项工作使用正确的工具。
careful to follow rules in how you act or speak
His behavior is always correct and polite.
他的行为总是得体且有礼貌。
to make something right by fixing mistakes
I need to correct the spelling in my essay to make it correct.
我需要纠正论文中的拼写错误,使其正确无误。
to mark mistakes in someone's work
Teachers often correct homework to help students learn the correct answers.
老师经常批改作业,帮助学生掌握正确答案。
to tell someone they are wrong
If I make a mistake, please correct me so I can give the correct information.
如果我犯了错误,请纠正我,这样我才能提供正确的信息。