legitimize

動詞

1. 1

   使合法化、使合法

   Several states have moved to legitimize the sale of the drug.

   好幾個州已著手讓這種藥物的銷售合法化。

2. 2

   使正當化、賦予正當性

   Holding an election does not automatically legitimize a military government.

   舉行選舉並不會自動讓軍政府取得正當性。

3. 3

   認可、使獲得認可

   The award helped legitimize street art in the eyes of critics.

   這個獎項讓街頭藝術在評論家眼中獲得認可。