"rationalizing" in Chinese (Simplified)
合理化找理由（为行为辩解）
Definition
使某事看起来合理的过程，尤其是通过找借口或解释，即使这些借口不真实。有时也指让系统更高效，但通常指为行为或决定找理由。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常带负面色彩，指为不当行为找借口。在商业语境下表示让流程更高效。常出现在'rationalizing bad behavior'（为坏行为找理由）、'rationalizing expenses'（精简费用）等搭配。不要与'reasoning'（推理）混淆。
Examples
He was rationalizing his mistake instead of apologizing.
他在**为自己的错误找借口**，而不是道歉。
The company is rationalizing its operations to reduce costs.
公司正在**合理化**运营以降低成本。
She kept rationalizing her decision to quit school.
她一直在**为辍学找理由**。
Stop rationalizing—just admit you made a mistake.
别再**找理由**了——直接承认你错了吧。
He's always rationalizing why he's late, but it's just excuses every time.
他总是**找理由**说自己迟到，但其实每次都是借口。
People spend a lot of time rationalizing purchases they feel guilty about.
人们总是花很多时间**为自己觉得内疚的购物找理由**。