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ra.tion.al.ize obj EXPLAINBr and Aus usually -ise 5rAF7[n7[l7aIzv [T]to provide an explanation, esp. one based on reason, for (something)阐述理由，说明依据;自圆其说，文饰He rationalized his decision to resign by saying that he wanted to spend more time with his family.他阐述了决定辞职的理由，说他想多花些时间和家人在一起。She rationalized the expense by saying that the costly carpet she had bought would last longer than a cheaper one.她说明理由，称她买的昂贵的地毯会比便宜的更耐用。Tom's parents sometimes find it difficult to rationalize his behaviour.汤姆的父母有时候发现要说明他的行为很困难。
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