rationalizes
英 [ˈræʃnəlaɪzɪz]
美 [ˈræʃnəlaɪzɪz]
v. 对…进行理性的解释; 对…加以科学的说明; 使合理化; 进行合理化改革; 使有经济效益
rationalize的第三人称单数
柯林斯词典
- VERB 使…合理化;对…进行理性解释
If you try torationalizeattitudes or actions that are difficult to accept, you think of reasons to justify or explain them.- He further rationalized his activity by convincing himself that he was actually promoting peace...
他坚信自己实际上是在促进和平,以此进一步将自己的行为合理化。 - I poured my thoughts out on paper in an attempt to rationalize my feelings.
我把自己的想法一股脑地写在纸上,以试图给自己的感受找个说辞。
- He further rationalized his activity by convincing himself that he was actually promoting peace...
- VERB 精简;(通常指通过削减员工和设备)使更有效率
When a company, system, or industryis rationalized, it is made more efficient, usually by getting rid of staff and equipment that are not essential.- The network of 366 local offices is being rationalised to leave the company with 150 to 200 larger branch offices.
该公司曾经拥有的366个地方办事处正被精简为150到200个规模较大的分支机构。
- The network of 366 local offices is being rationalised to leave the company with 150 to 200 larger branch offices.
in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 rationalise