rationalize
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If you try to rationalize attitudes or actions that are difficult to accept, you think of reasons to justify or explain them. 使合理化; 为…做合理解释
He further rationalized his activity by convincing himself that he was actually promoting peace. 他通过说服自己确实是在促进和平来进一步使自己的行为合理化。
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rationalize /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪz/ (rationalizing,rationalized,rationalizes)
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剑桥词典
rationalize verb (EXPLAIN)
[ 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ]to try to find reasons to explain your behaviour , decisions , etc.
合理地解释（行为、决定等），为…找出合理的理由；就…辩解
She rationalized the cost by saying that an expensive carpet would last longer than a cheaper one. 她解释说那些花费是合理的，理由是她买的地毯虽然很贵，但要比便宜货耐用。
rationalize verb (CHANGE)
[ 不及物动词：后面不接宾语的动词 or 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ]to make a company , way of working , etc. more effective , usually by combining or stopping particular activities , or (of a company , way of working , etc.) to become more effective in this way
（对…）进行合理化改革；使合理化
We rationalized the production system so that one operator could control all three machines . 我们对生产系统进行了优化组合，这样一来，一个人可以操控三台机器。
The recession is forcing the company to rationalize. 经济衰退促使公司进行合理化改革。 返回 rationalize