正当用英语怎么说？

正当

• [zhèng dāng]
  （正处在） just when，just the time for
• [zhèng dàng]
  （合理合法的） proper，rightful，rational [reasonable] and legitimate

例句

• We were wondering what had become of the other farmers when they suddenly showed up. 正当我们奇怪那些农夫怎么还不来时, 他们突然回来了。
• They live by honest labor. 他们靠正当劳动生活。
• the purposes for which power can be rightfully exercised 为了权力能够正当行使的目的
• They stood looking on while the man was robbed. 正当那个人被抢劫时, 他们却站在那儿袖手旁观。
• get sth. by a wangle 用不正当手段获得某物
• No amount of sophistry can justify one country’s intervention in the internal affairs of another country. 任何诡辩也不能证明一国干涉别国内政是正当的。
• I would question the validity of that assumption. 我会质疑那个假设的正当性。
• Do you have valid reasons for your absence? 你的缺席有正当理由吗?
• I think your method isn't quite regular. 我认为你的方法不正当。
• He's never turned an honest penny in his life. 他一生中没有用正当手段赚过一点钱。

英汉词典释义

• [zhèng dàng]
  （合理合法的） proper; rightful; rational [reasonable] and legitimate
  reasonable request; just demand
  正当要求
  sound reason; justifiable reason
  正当的理由
  proper conduct; proper behaviour
  正当行为
  through proper channels; in proper ways
  通过正当途径
• [zhèng dāng]
  （正处在） just when; just the time for
  in the prime of life; in one's prime
  正当年
  in the nick of time; the right season or time
  正当时
  The students were in the midst of a lively discussion when the teacher came in.
  正当同学们热烈讨论的时候， 老师进来了。

汉语词典释义

• 词语 正当
  拼音 zhèng dàng
  解释 (形)①基本义:合理合法的.②(人品)端正.偏正式:正<当.~的要求.(作定语)理由~.(作谓语)
  构成 偏正式：正〔当
  例句 ～的要求。（作定语）理由～。（作谓语）
  释义

  （形）基本义：合理合法的。

  （形）（人品）端正。

行业词典

• 法律： appropriate；justify；proper；
  金融： bona fide endorse；