to rationalize
01
合理化
to create reasonable explanations for behaviors, decisions, or actions, especially when they may not truly represent the real motives
Transitive: to rationalize an action or behavior
例子
Faced with a late project submission, he attempted to rationalize it by blaming external factors beyond his control.
面对项目提交的延迟，他试图通过责怪自己无法控制的外部因素来合理化。
After buying a luxury item, she tried to rationalize the expense by convincing herself it was a rare opportunity.
购买了一件奢侈品后，她试图通过说服自己这是一个难得的机会来合理化这笔开支。
02
合理化, 优化
to streamline or reorganize an organization or similar structure in order to improve productivity or reduce costs
Transitive: to rationalize a process or operation
例子
The company decided to rationalize its manufacturing process by automating certain tasks.
公司决定通过自动化某些任务来合理化其制造过程。
In an effort to cut costs, the organization rationalized its operations.
为了降低成本，该组织合理化了其运营。
03
有理化, 从分母中去除根号
(in mathematics) to remove radicals from the denominator of a fraction
Transitive: to rationalize a mathematical expression
例子
Sarah had to rationalize her denominator before adding the fractions together.
莎拉在将分数相加之前必须先有理化她的分母。
Before graphing the function, David needed to rationalize the expression to make it easier to analyze and interpret.
在绘制函数图之前，David需要有理化表达式以便于分析和解释。
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合理化, 以逻辑方式组织
to organize, explain, or adjust something in a logical or reasoned manner
Transitive: to rationalize sth
例子
The scientist sought to rationalize the experimental procedure to ensure accurate and reliable results.
科学家试图合理化实验程序，以确保准确可靠的结果。
She worked to rationalize her thoughts and emotions, striving for a clearer understanding of herself.
她努力合理化自己的思想和情感，力求更清楚地了解自己。
05
合理化, 优化
to make improvements aimed at increasing efficiency, coherence, and effectiveness of a system
Transitive: to rationalize a system
例子
The company rationalized its customer service procedures to ensure a more consistent experience for clients.
该公司合理化了其客户服务程序，以确保为客户提供更一致的体验。
The school administration rationalized the curriculum to align with state standards.
学校管理部门合理化了课程以符合州标准。
