rationalize
US /ˈræʃ.ən.əl.aɪz/
UK /ˈræʃ.ən.əl.aɪz/
动词
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
示例:
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He tried to rationalize his decision to quit his job, but deep down he knew it was impulsive.
他试图为自己辞职的决定找理由，但内心深处他知道那是一时冲动。
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It's easy to rationalize bad habits if you don't confront them directly.
如果你不直接面对坏习惯，就很容易为它们找借口。
2.
精简, 使合理化
make (a company, process, or system) more efficient, typically by cutting the number of staff or by reorganizing the structure
示例:
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The company decided to rationalize its operations by merging several departments.
公司决定通过合并几个部门来精简其运营。
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The government aims to rationalize public services to reduce costs.
政府旨在精简公共服务以降低成本。
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