legitimate
adj
1 in accordance with the law or rules; lawful 法定的; 依法的; 合法的
the legitimate heir 法定继承人
I'm not sure that his business is strictly legitimate, ie is legal. 我说不好他的生意是否绝对合法.
2 that can be defended; reasonable 正当的; 合理的
a legitimate argument, reason, case, etc 合乎情理的论据、 理由、 例子等
Politicians are legitimate targets for satire. 政治家理所当然是讽刺的靶子.
3 (of a child) born to parents who are legally married to each other (指孩子)婚生的, 合法婚姻所生的. Cf 参看 illegitimate.
4 genuine 正统的: legitimate theatre, ie serious drama, not musicals, revues, etc 正统戏剧(非歌舞喜剧、 时事讽刺剧等).
OK, everyone. Less noise, please! Gather round and listen carefully. First we are going to search the beach and the rock pools. Let me remind you what we are looking for: seaweeds, fish, plants, all living things. When you find anything, make a note where
00在这里集合,游泳之后再吃午餐。别着急!我们有足够的时间。
I want to find out more about my 'roots,' he said.
“我想要更多地探寻我的‘根’。”
The find of the century - Children aged 13 and 11 discover cave paintings.