1767, "explain in a rational way, make conformable to reason," from rational + -ize. In the psychological sense of "to give an explanation that conceals true motives" it dates from 1922. Related: Rationalized; rationalizing.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. an attempt to rationalize his violent behaviour
對(duì)他的暴力行為作出合理解釋的嘗試
來(lái)自《權(quán)威詞典》
2. I poured my thoughts out on paper in an attempt to rationalize my feelings.
我把自己的想法一股腦地寫在紙上，以試圖給自己的感受找個(gè)說(shuō)辭。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
3. I can't rationalize my absurd fear of insects.
我怕昆蟲，毫無(wú)道理，不能合理地解釋。
來(lái)自辭典例句
4. Over the years, Andrew had tried to understand his mother and rationalize her behaviour.
多年來(lái), 安德魯一直希望能理解自己的母親,為她的所做所為找到合理的解釋.
來(lái)自辭典例句
5. How do we rationalize the fear and sorrow that each one of us feels?