“正确地”常见的英文表达有 correctly、rightly、properly 等,具体使用哪个词取决于语境:
correctly:最常用,强调符合标准、规则或事实,没有错误。例如:
You need to answer the question correctly to get full marks.(你需要正确回答这个问题才能得满分。)
Please fill in the form correctly.(请正确填写表格。)
rightly:强调根据道理、逻辑或道德判断,做某事是合理的或正确的。例如:
He was rightly praised for his bravery.(他因勇敢而受到应有的赞扬。)
You can rightly expect better service from a company of this size.(你有理由期待这样一家大公司能提供更好的服务。)
properly:侧重于方式、方法或程度的正确性,常表示“适当地”“妥善地”。例如:
The machine must be operated properly to avoid accidents.(必须正确操作机器以避免事故。)
Make sure the food is cooked properly.(确保食物煮熟。)