early 14c., "in an adjacent position, closely," from just (adj.) + -ly (2). Meanings "truthfully, honestly," "in an equitable manner, with justice, fairly" are from late 14c. Sense of "justifiably, with good reason" is from c. 1400; that of "legally, legitimately, rightfully" is early 15c.
雙語例句
1. Australians are justly proud of their native wildlife.
澳大利亞人有充分的理由為他們的野生動物感到驕傲。
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2. They were not treated justly in the past.
過去他們沒有受到公正的對待。
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3. Her efforts were justly rewarded with a British Empire Medal.