| 单词 | rationalize |
| 释义 | rationalize (ræʃənəlaɪz ) Word forms: rationalizes , rationalizing , rationalized regional note: in BRIT, also use rationalise 1. verb If you try to rationalize attitudes or actions that are difficult to accept, you think of reasons to justify or explain them. He rationalized his activity by convincing himself that he was promoting peace. [VERB noun] I poured my thoughts out on paper in an attempt to rationalize my feelings. [VERB noun] Synonyms: reason out, resolve, think through, elucidate rationalization (ræʃənəlaɪzeɪʃən )Word forms: rationalizations variable noun ...this rationalization of his bedside grief. 2. verb [usually passive] 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. [mainly British, business] The network of 366 local offices is being rationalised to leave the company with 150 larger branch offices. [be VERB-ed] rationalization uncountable noun ...the rationalization of the textile industry. [+ of] Translations: Chinese: 使合理化 Japanese: 正当化する |
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