justification

• 名词，指说明某一行为、信念或决定是合理、正当或必要的理由、依据或解释；也指为错误行为提供的辩解。

A noun referring to a reason, fact, or explanation that shows an action or belief to be reasonable, necessary, or correct.

1. Reason or GroundsB2formal

   A fact, circumstance, or reason that demonstrates an action or decision to be reasonable or necessary.

   正当理由

   • There is no justification for such rude behavior.
   • The company provided a clear justification for the price increase.
   • His actions had no moral justification.

   同义词basiscauseexplanationmotiverationalereasonwarrant

2. Explanatory StatementB2formal

   A statement or explanation given to clarify or defend a belief, action, or decision.

   解释

   • She wrote a lengthy justification for her research methods.
   • The manager asked for a written justification of the expenses.
   • His justification for being late was not convincing.

   同义词accountapologydefenseexcuseexplanationrationalereasoningvindicationwarrant

   反义词accusationcondemnationdisproofindictmentrefutation

3. Defense or ExcuseC1formal

   The act of defending, explaining, or making excuses for something through reasoning.

   辩解

   • The lawyer's justification of the client's actions was well-argued.
   • He offered a weak justification for his failure to attend.
   • The report provides a thorough justification of the policy change.

   同义词apologydefenseexcuseexplanationplearationalerationalizationvindication