legitimize

动词

1. 1

   使合法化、使合法

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

   好几个州已著手让这种药物的销售合法化。

2. 2

   使正当化、赋予正当性

   Holding an election does not automatically legitimize a military government.

   举行选举并不会自动让军政府取得正当性。

3. 3

   认可、使获得认可

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

   这个奖项让街头艺术在评论家眼中获得认可。