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.
实用例句
1. an attempt to rationalize his violent behaviour
对他的暴力行为作出合理解释的尝试来自《权威词典》
2. I poured my thoughts out on paper in an attempt to rationalize my feelings.
我把自己的想法一股脑地写在纸上，以试图给自己的感受找个说辞。来自柯林斯例句
3. I can't rationalize my absurd fear of insects.
我怕昆虫，毫无道理，不能合理地解释。来自辞典例句
4. Over the years, Andrew had tried to understand his mother and rationalize her behaviour.
多年来, 安德鲁一直希望能理解自己的母亲,为她的所做所为找到合理的解释.来自辞典例句
5. How do we rationalize the fear and sorrow that each one of us feels?
