/ˈli:gl ||; ˈligḷ/adj1 (only before a noun 只用于名词前) using or connected with the law 依据法律的；与法律有关的: legal advice 法律意见to take legal action against sb 对某人提出诉讼the legal profession 法律专业
2 allowed by law 合法的:
It is not legal to own a gun without a licence. 无执照持有枪械是非法的。 [OPP] illegal 反义词为illegal ☞ Look at lawful and legitimate. 参看lawful及legitimate。 ➔legally /ˈli:gəli ||; ˈligḷɪ/ adv Schools are legally responsible for the safety of their pupils. 学校对学生的安全负有法律责任。