rec·ti·fy /ˈrektɪfaɪ/ ●○○ verb (rectified, rectifying) [transitiveT] formalSOLVE/DEAL WITH A PROBLEM to correct something that is wrong 纠正,矫正 SYN put right I did my best to rectify the situation, but the damage was already done. 我竭尽全力去挽回局面,但损害已经造成了。
—rectification /ˌrektɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun [countableC, uncountableU]