right a wrongSOLVE/DEAL WITH A PROBLEMto do something to prevent a bad situation from continuing 矫枉;平反 He seems to think he can right all the wrongs of the world. 他好像认为自己能尽扫天下不平之事。
right a wrong• Its business is not to right wrongs, but to make money.• Most problems arise from neglect and, since repairs involve skilled labour, righting a wrong can be expensive.
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