使合理化；为错误的或有害的行为找理由；

1. rationalise的近义词

1. 用理论来说明：用犁耕田plough | 用理论来说明rationalise | 用力energise

1. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things

    e.g. We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet

    Synonym: cutprunerationalize

2. remove irrational quantities from

    e.g. This function can be rationalized

    Synonym: rationalize

3. think rationally
    employ logic or reason

    e.g. When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize

    Synonym: rationalize

4. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

    e.g. rationalize the child''s seemingly crazy behavior
           he rationalized his lack of success

    Synonym: apologizeapologiseexcusejustifyrationalize

5. structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results

    e.g. We rationalized the factory''s production and raised profits

    Synonym: rationalize