① right表示“正确的,对的”,侧重道义上正当的,合法的,反义词是wrong。
It is quite right of you to think that way. 你那么考虑完全正确。
It's not right to tell lies. 说谎是不对的。
You are right,but he is wrong. 你是对的,但他错了。
② right作形容词用,意为“合适的,恰好的”。
You should do the right thing at the right time. 你应该在合适的时间做合适的事。
That's the right time to do it. 那是做事的恰当时机。
③ right作名词用,意为“右,右边”,是left的反义词。
Turn right at the second crossing. 在第二个十字路口向右转。
He is standing on the right. 他站在右边。
There is a bookstore on the right of the street. 街道右侧有一家书店。
④ correct意为“正确的”,强调准确,不出差错,也表示人的行为、举止、服装等“得体,适合”,反义词是incorrect。
His reckoning proved correct. 他的计算准确无误。
Is her dress correct for the party?她的衣服适合这个聚会吗?
She is a very correct young lady. 她是个举止得体的年轻女士。