justify
US /ˈdʒʌs.tə.faɪ/
UK /ˈdʒʌs.tə.faɪ/
动词
1.
证明...正当, 为...辩护
show or prove to be right or reasonable
示例:
•
The end does not always justify the means.
目的不总是证明手段是正当的。
•
He tried to justify his actions by explaining the circumstances.
他试图通过解释情况来证明自己的行为是正当的。
2.
证明...正当, 为...辩护
be a good reason for (something)
示例:
•
Nothing can justify such cruelty.
没有什么能证明这种残忍是正当的。
•
His long hours at work were justified by the promotion he received.
他长时间的工作因他获得的晋升而变得合理。
在 Lingoland 学习这个单词