rationalise

英['ræʃənəlaɪz] 美['ræʃənəˌlaɪz]
  • v. 合理化; 使合理; [数]给 ... 去根
  • =rationalize(美)
  • ratably adv.可估价地
  • ratafee n.果酒;果汁兴奋剂
  • ratal n.纳税额
  • ratan abbr.用于导航的雷达和电视设备(=RadarandTelevisionAidtoNavigation)
  • rataplan n.敲鼓声
Verb:
  1. structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results;

    "We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits"

  2. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning;

    "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"
    "he rationalized his lack of success"

  3. think rationally; employ logic or reason;

    "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"

  4. remove irrational quantities from;

    "This function can be rationalized"

  5. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things;

    "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet"

1. I can't rationalise my absurd fear of insects.
我怕昆虫,毫无道理,不能合理地解释.

来自《简明英汉词典》

2. Few talk of brutality by their own side except to rationalise what went on.
几乎没有人谈论自己一方的残暴行为,除了给自己的行为找借口.

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    1. He's constantly rationalizing.
      他总是不断反省是否言行合理。
    2. She rationalized her decision to abandon her baby by saying she could not afford to keep it.
      她为抛弃婴儿事辩称自己抚养不起。

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