rationalization
noun [ C or U ] (UK usually rationalisation) uk/ˌræʃ.ən.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌræʃ.ən.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(FINDING REASONS)
合理解释,理性解释
an attempt to find reasons for behaviour, decisions, etc., especially your own
This is just a convenient rationalization for something you wanted to do anyway. 这只是为你决意要做的事情找个方便的解释罢了。
Entitlement may include rationalization of negative behaviour. 权利可包括消极行为的合理化。
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- In spite of my rationalization of her behaviour, she did succeed in shaming me.
- Avoid self-serving rationalizations about questionable behaviour.
- The rationalizations minimizing this reality and their dangers should be reconsidered and argued more thoughtfully.
(MAKING EFFECTIVE)
优化;精简;合理化
the process of making a company, way of working, etc. more effective, usually by combining or stopping particular activities
We feel the rationalization of manufacturing and distribution under a single management is overdue. 我们认为,在统一管理下的制造和分销的优化是早该进行的。
Fierce competition among large numbers of firms hindered modernization and rationalization of the industry. 大量企业之间的激烈竞争阻碍了该行业的现代化和合理化。
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- The gap between skilled and unskilled has decreased, as a result of capitalist rationalization.
- After a period of rationalisation we are now in good shape to take advantage of improving markets.
- They had plenty of experience of Landless's quite ruthless industrial rationalisation programmes.
See: rationalize