rationalize
US /ˈræʃ.ən.əl.aɪz/
UK /ˈræʃ.ən.əl.aɪz/
動詞
1.
合理化, 找理由
attempt to explain or justify (one's own or another's behavior or attitude) with plausible reasons, even if these are not true or appropriate
範例:
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He tried to rationalize his decision to quit his job, but deep down he knew it was impulsive.
他試圖為自己辭職的決定找理由，但內心深處他知道那是一時衝動。
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It's easy to rationalize bad habits if you don't confront them directly.
如果你不直接面對壞習慣，就很容易為它們找藉口。
2.
精簡, 使合理化
make (a company, process, or system) more efficient, typically by cutting the number of staff or by reorganizing the structure
範例:
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The company decided to rationalize its operations by merging several departments.
公司決定通過合併幾個部門來精簡其營運。
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The government aims to rationalize public services to reduce costs.
政府旨在精簡公共服務以降低成本。
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