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rationalise

/ˈɹæʃənəleɪz/

Meanings
verb

使合理化，辩解.

To make something rational or more rational.

Examples :

"The company needed to rationalise its budget, so they cut unnecessary expenses. "
公司需要使其预算合理化，所以他们削减了不必要的开支。
mind philosophy logic
verb

为...辩解, 自圆其说

To justify an immoral act, or illogical behaviour. “The process of thought by which one justifies a discreditable act, and by which one offers to oneself and the world a better motive for one's action than the true motive”

Examples :

"She tried to rationalise cheating on the test by saying everyone else was doing it and the teacher didn't care anyway. "
她试图为考试作弊辩解，说其他人都作弊，而且老师根本不在乎。
mind philosophy character moral logic human action
verb

合理化，使合理化。

To structure something along modern, efficient and systematic lines, or according to scientific principles. This often includes eliminating duplication and grouping like or similar items.

Examples :

"The school library rationalised its collection by removing outdated textbooks and grouping similar subjects together on the shelves. "
学校图书馆通过移除过时的课本，并将相似科目的书籍集中放在书架上，对馆藏进行了合理化整理。
business economy organization science technology industry

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

东西，事物

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

我朋友告诉我盒子里有东西，但我还不知道那是什么。

Illustration rationalised

rationalised adjective

/ˈræʃənəlaɪzd/ /ˈræʃnəlaɪzd/

合理的，解释得通的

"The rationalised budget cut was explained in detail, showing how each department would be affected. "

经过合理化解释的预算削减方案得到了详细说明，清楚地展示了每个部门将如何受到影响。

Illustration collection

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

收藏，聚集，汇集

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

小行星带由聚集的尘埃、碎石和小行星构成。

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principles noun

/ˈpɹɪnsɪpl̩z/

原则，原理, 基本信念

"We need some sort of principles to reason from."

我们得有一些基本的原则才能进行推理。

Illustration discreditable

discreditable adjective

/dɪˈskrɛdɪtəbəl/ /dɪˈskrɛdɪɾəbəl/

丢脸的，不光彩的

"The student's alibi was discreditable because there was video evidence proving he was not where he claimed to be. "

学生的辩解站不住脚，因为视频证据证明他当时并不在他声称的地方，这让他很丢脸。

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systematic adjective

/ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/

有系统的，有条理的。

"The chef followed a systematic approach to preparing the meal, meticulously measuring ingredients and following each step of the recipe. "

这位厨师采用了一种有条理的方法来准备这顿饭，一丝不苟地测量食材并按照食谱的每一步进行操作。

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denominator noun

/dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/

分母

"The denominator in the fraction representing the portion of the cake my sister ate is 4. "

代表我妹妹吃掉的那部分蛋糕的分数里，分母是4。

Illustration expression

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

表达，表示，表述。

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

我妹妹喜悦的表情表达了她对这个好消息有多么高兴。

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scientific adjective

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

科学的，学术的

"The scientific method is important in my school science class. "

在我的学校科学课上，科学的方法非常重要。

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eliminating verb

/ɪˈlɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/ /iˈlɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/

消除，去除，根除。

"The new cleaning policy is aimed at eliminating germs in the school. "

新的清洁政策旨在根除学校里的细菌。

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unnecessary adjective

/ʌnˈnɛ.sə.s(ə)ɹɪ / /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹi/

不必要的，多余的。

"The automatic child-frightener made clowns unnecessary."

有了自动吓唬小孩装置，小丑就变得不必要了。

Illustration duplication

duplication noun

/djuː.plɪ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /d(j)u.plɪ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/

复制，复写。

"The duplication of the assignment instructions was helpful for everyone in the class. "

把作业说明复印出来，对班里的每个人都很有帮助。