actually supporting the intended point or claim; acceptable as cogent 确凿的,令人信服的 a valid criticism. 站得住脚的批评。 ■legally binding due to having been executed in compliance with the law 具有法律效力的,有法律约束力的 a valid contract. 具有法律效力的合同。 ■legally acceptable 合法有效的 the visas are valid for thirty days. 签证30天内有效。
派生 validity noun validly adverb 语源
late 16th cent.: from French valide or Latin validus 'strong', from valere 'be strong'