英语词汇“rationalize”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	rationalize
释义	ra·tio·nal·ize \ˈrashən^əlˌīz, -shnəˌlīz, ˈraash-, ˈraish-\ verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: rational (I) + -ize *transitive verb* 1. : to free (a mathematical equation) from irrational expressions 2. a. : to make conformable (as an attitude or belief) with rational principles : give a rational explanation of < rationalize one's attitude to life > < chauvinists rationalize race prejudice > < labored … to rationalize history into a science — H.S.Commager > b. : to substitute a natural for a supernatural explanation of < rationalize the Greek myths > — often used with away < rationalize away all miracles > 3. : to attribute (one's actions) to rational and creditable motives without adequate analysis of the true and especially unconscious motives < easy for men of principle to rationalize lapses from high standards where the cause seems to them good — J.A.R.Pimlott > 4. : to apply the principles of scientific management to (a factory, industrial process, or industry) < rationalizing the supply lines so as to eliminate duplicate hauling — Fortune > *intransitive verb* : to provide plausible but untrue reasons or motives for a course of conduct < urged him to stop rationalizing and admit he acted selfishly > Synonyms: see explain
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