"justify by" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 通过...来辩解
• 以...为理由

Definition

用特定的事实、原因或论据为某事作出解释或理由。用于说明某个行为或决定是可以接受的依据。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用在正式或半正式场合。通常后接名词或动名词（如“justify by evidence”, “justify by saying”）。常和“justify with”混淆，"by" 强调用什么手段或理由。

Examples

He tried to justify by saying he was late because of traffic.

他试图**通过**说自己因为堵车迟到来**辩解**。

You cannot justify by breaking the rules.

你不能**通过**违反规则来**辩解**。

She tried to justify by explaining her reasons.

她试图**通过**解释她的理由来**辩解**。

You can't really justify by blaming someone else for your mistake.

你不能真的**通过**指责别人来**为你的错误辩解**。

Don’t try to justify by saying everyone else does it.

不要**通过**说别人都这么做来**为自己开脱**。

They tried to justify by pointing to past successes, but it didn't convince anyone.

他们试图**通过**列举以往的成功来**辩解**，但没有说服任何人。