in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 rationalise
1 VERB 使…合理化;对…进行理性解释 If you try to
rationalize attitudes or actions that are difficult to accept, you think of reasons to justify or explain them.
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He further rationalized his activity by convincing himself that he was actually promoting peace. [VERB noun]
他坚信自己实际上是在促进和平,以此进一步将自己的行为合理化。
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I poured my thoughts out on paper in an attempt to rationalize my feelings. [VERB noun]
我把自己的想法一股脑地写在纸上,以试图给自己的感受找个说辞。
2 VERB [usually passive] 精简;(通常指通过削减员工和设备)使更有效率 When a company, system, or industry
is rationalized, it is made more efficient, usually by getting rid of staff and equipment that are not essential.
精简;(通常指通过削减员工和设备)使更有效率 [mainly British, business] View usage for:All yearsLast 10 yearsLast 50 yearsLast 100 yearsLast 300 years