justify
US /ˈdʒʌs.tə.faɪ/
UK /ˈdʒʌs.tə.faɪ/
1.
證明...正當, 為...辯護
show or prove to be right or reasonable
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The end does not always justify the means.
目的不總是證明手段是正當的。
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He tried to justify his actions by explaining the circumstances.
他試圖通過解釋情況來證明自己的行為是正當的。
2.
證明...正當, 為...辯護
be a good reason for (something)
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Nothing can justify such cruelty.
沒有什麼能證明這種殘忍是正當的。
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His long hours at work were justified by the promotion he received.
他長時間的工作因他獲得的晉升而變得合理。