"rationalize" in Chinese (Simplified)
合理化辩解
Definition
使某事更合乎逻辑或高效，或用可能不是事实的理由来解释或为某事辩解。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
在正式或学术场合常指提高效率或优化流程，日常对话中常意为找借口或为行为辩解。常见搭配：'rationalize a decision'（合理化决定）、'rationalize costs'（控制成本）。不要与‘justify’混淆，后者更为广泛。
Examples
The company wants to rationalize its production process.
公司想要**合理化**生产流程。
He tried to rationalize his mistake to his boss.
他试图向老板**辩解**自己的错误。
Many people rationalize their unhealthy habits.
很多人会**为**不健康的习惯**辩解**。
It's easy to rationalize bad decisions when you're under stress.
人在压力下很容易**为**错误决定**找理由**。
They keep cutting jobs to rationalize the company's expenses.
他们不断裁员来**合理化**公司的开支。
Don't rationalize what you did—just admit your mistake.
别**为**你做的事**辩解**，直接承认你的错误吧。