rationalise

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基本釋義

vt.
使合理化
vt.& vi.
為錯誤的或有害的行為找理由

實用例句

I can't rationalise my absurd fear of insects.

我怕昆蟲,毫無道理,不能合理地解釋.

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真題例句

We are more likely to lie, research shows, when we are able to rationalise it, when we are stressed and fatigued or sec others being dishonest.

2019年12月六級真題（第一套）閱讀 Section C

英英釋義

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"

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