单词	rationalize
释义	rationalize verb ra·​tio·​nal·​ize ˈrash-nə-ˌlīz  ˈra-shə-nə-ˌlīz rationalized; rationalizing; rationalizes transitive verb 1 : to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as a : to substitute a natural for a supernatural explanation of rationalize a myth b : to attribute (one's actions) to rational and creditable motives without analysis of true and especially unconscious motives rationalized his dislike of his brother broadly : to create an excuse or more attractive explanation for rationalize the problem 2 : to free (a mathematical expression) from irrational parts rationalize a denominator 3 : to apply research-based managerial principles to (something, such as an industry or its operations) for increased productivity and efficiency intransitive verb : to provide plausible but untrue reasons for conduct rationalizable ˌrash-nə-ˈlī-zə-bəl  ˌra-shə-nə-ˈlī- adjective rationalizer ˈrash-nə-ˌlī-zər  ˈra-shə-nə-ˌlī- noun plural rationalizers Synonyms account (for) attribute explain explain away See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She tried to rationalize her grandson's strange behavior by blaming it on the boy's father. He couldn't rationalize buying such an expensive car. She knows she shouldn't have done it—she's just trying to rationalize. Management is thinking of ways to rationalize our system of production. Recent Examples on the Web This is a world in which the central characters constantly rationalize shortcuts. Frederick Hess, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 The lodging industry generally takes the position that poisonings are too rare to rationalize costly changes like requiring detectors in every one of the country’s 5 million or so guest rooms. Heather Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022 Hollywood has long churned out dumb, brutal stories, one difference being that today filmmakers no longer need to rationalize carnage with moralizing or blather about heroic codes. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022 Enlightenment Deism shaped Casanova’s philosophy—and helped to rationalize his predations. Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022 Everyone can connect with those and, in one way or another, rationalize them into their own personal reality. Luis Costa, Forbes, 19 July 2022 This violent attack on the US Capitol echoed and reiterated the White supremacist politics of the Reconstruction era, where baseless allegations of voter fraud helped rationalize the violent killing of Black people and their supporters. Peniel E. Joseph, CNN, 17 June 2022 As Putin used the language of faith to cloak his political and military ambitions, Kirill also used sermons to rationalize the campaign on spiritual grounds. Washington Post, 4 May 2022 By leveraging automation where possible and looking to experts for additional support, business leaders can rationalize the security program and identify ways to cut costs without impacting risk. Robert Potter, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1665, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition rationalize verb ra·​tio·​nal·​ize ˈra-shə-nə-ˌlīz  rationalized; rationalizing : to find an excuse for something that seems reasonable or believable He tried to rationalize his foolish purchase. Medical Definition rationalize verb ra·​tio·​nal·​ize variants also British rationalise ˈrash-nə-ˌlīz, -ən-ᵊl-ˌīz  rationalized also British rationalised; rationalizing also British rationalising transitive verb : to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable especially : to attribute (one's actions) to rational and creditable motives without analysis of true and especially unconscious motives he tried to rationalize his cruel behavior intransitive verb : to provide plausible but untrue reasons for conduct rationalize verb as in to explain to give the reason for or cause of rationalized his decision to buy the new car by noting that it was more fuel efficient than his old vehicle Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance explain justify attribute condone forgive explain away excuse exonerate account (for) exculpate absolve vindicate acquit
随便看	dessertspoonsful desses dessiatine dessiatines dessicated dessicateed dessicateing dessicates dessicatia dessicating dessications dessil dessous dessus dest destabilisation destabilise destabilised destabilises destabilising destabilization destabilizations destabilize destabilized destabilizes

英语词典包含469781条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。