Rectitude



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 诚实, 正直
• ［英］ n. 诚实, 正直 ( moral integrity; righteousness)
• ［类］ rectitude : transgress / indolence : study ( 正直的人不违法／懒惰的人不学习) 反义词: inequity ( 不公正)
• ［记］ rect ( 直) +itude -> 直的状态 -> 正直

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin rectitudo, from Latin rectus straight, right
• Date: 15th century
• 1. the quality or state of being straight
• 2. moral integrity ; righteousness
• 3. the quality or state of being correct in judgment or procedure

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