justifiably

/ˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbli/ (ame, ipa) · /-blē -li/ (ame, mw)

justifiably — 副詞

1. used to show that an action, feeling, or judgement can be defended because the r

1.副詞C1
釋義

合情合理地

因有正當理由而被認可的方式

used to show that an action, feeling, or judgement can be defended because the reason behind it is clear and acceptable to others

例句

Felipe was justifiably angry when his neighbour cut down the apple tree without asking.

鄰居沒問就把蘋果樹砍掉，Felipe 會生氣也是情有可原。

justifiably + adjective expressing emotion

Parents are justifiably worried about the amount of time their children spend on social media.

家長對孩子花在社群媒體上的時間感到擔憂，是合情合理的。

justifiably + worried/concerned (common collocation)

同義詞
  • rightly

    more common, less formal; emphasises correctness of judgement

  • understandably

    stresses that others can sympathise with the reaction, not just accept it as reasonable

  • deservedly

    used when someone receives praise or punishment they have earned

  • legitimately

    more formal; often used in legal or official contexts

反義詞

文法句型

justifiably + adjective

justifiably + past participle

用法筆記

Most often modifies adjectives describing emotions or judgements (angry, proud, worried, critical, suspicious) and past participles (justifiably accused, justifiably criticised). Implies a third-party observer would also see the reaction or action as reasonable.

常見錯誤

❌She justifiably the loud music.
✅She justifiably complained about the loud music.
💡'justifiably' is an adverb; it cannot work as a verb on its own and needs a verb to modify.