音标:[ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzd] ;
v. 使合理化( rationalize的过去式和过去分词 ); 为错误的或有害的行为找理由
v defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
v weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
v structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
v think rationally; employ logic or reason
v remove irrational quantities from

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  1. They attempted to rationalize the new working method.他们力图使新的作业方法更趋合理。
  2. We need to rationalize work processes and cut costs.我们需要把工艺流程合理化以便削减开支。
  3. The rail company is trying to rationalize its freight service.铁路运输公司正在努力使其货运服务合理化。
  4. I can't rationalize my absurd fear of insects.我怕昆虫,毫无道理,不能合理地解释。
  5. She rationalized her decision to abandon her baby by saying she could not afford to keep it.她为抛弃婴儿事辩称自己抚养不起。
  6. The first step is to rationalize the denominator of a fraction.第一步是使分数的分母有理化。
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