rationalization
US /ˌræʃ.ən.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌræʃ.ən.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
1.
合理化, 辯解
the action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate
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His excuse was a clear rationalization for his laziness.
他的藉口是他懶惰的明顯合理化。
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She offered a complex rationalization for her decision.
她為自己的決定提供了一個複雜的合理化。
2.
合理化, 精簡
the reorganization of a company, process, or system to make it more efficient and logical
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The company underwent a major rationalization to cut costs.
公司進行了大規模的合理化以削減成本。
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The government proposed the rationalization of public services.
政府提議對公共服務進行合理化。