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rationalize away

/ˈræʃənəlaɪz əˈweɪ/

翻译: 为某种行为或情感(通常是不便的或不理性的)寻找看似合理的理由来加以解释或辩护,从而回避或淡化其真正含义或情感影响。

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/ˈræʃənəlaɪz əˈweɪ/C1formal
  • zh为某种行为或情感(通常是不便的或不理性的)寻找看似合理的理由来加以解释或辩护,从而回避或淡化其真正含义或情感影响。

To attempt to explain or justify something, often an uncomfortable or irrational action or feeling, by providing seemingly logical reasons, thereby dismissing or minimizing its true significance or emotional impact.

  1. Dismiss with excusesC1formal

    To attempt to explain or dismiss a problem, feeling, or fact by providing seemingly logical reasons, often to avoid dealing with the real issue.

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    • He tried to rationalize away his fear of flying by citing statistics.
    • She rationalized away her guilt by saying everyone else was doing it.
    • The company rationalized away the safety concerns to save money.