entitled(形容词)
/ɪnˈtaɪt(ə)ld/
来自中古英语 entitle(给……命名、赋予标题),由 **en-**(使……)+ title(标题、称号、名分)构成。后来词义从“赋予名称/名分”扩展到“赋予权利/资格”,因此有了“有权享有”的含义。
Everyone is entitled to a fair trial. 每个人都有权获得公正的审判。
Although she was entitled to compensation under the contract, she chose to negotiate a smaller amount to keep the partnership intact. 尽管按合同她有权获得赔偿,她仍选择协商减少金额,以维持合作关系。