ra·tion·al·i·za·tion
noun/ˌræʃnəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
/ˌræʃnələˈzeɪʃn/
(British English also rationalisation)
[uncountable, countable]- the act of finding or trying to find a logical reason to explain why somebody thinks, behaves, etc. in a way that is difficult to understand
对…进行理性的解释；对…加以科学的说明 - No amount of rationalization could justify his actions.
无论怎么解释，他的行为都不能说是正当的。
- No amount of rationalization could justify his actions.
- (British English) the act of making changes to a business, system, etc. in order to make it more efficient, especially by spending less money
使合理化；进行合理化改革；使有经济效益 - a need for rationalization of the industry
对这一行业进行合理化改革的必要性
- a need for rationalization of the industry