"rationalizing" in Chinese (Traditional)
合理化找理由（為行為辯解）
Definition
讓某件事看起來合理的過程，尤其是透過找藉口或解釋，即使未必是真實的。有時也指讓系統更有效率，但通常指為行為或決定找理由。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
常常帶有負面語氣，表示為不當行為找藉口。在商業用語中可指讓流程更有效率。常用於'rationalizing bad behavior'（找理由為壞行為辯解）、'rationalizing expenses'（精簡開支）等搭配。不要和'reasoning'（推理）混淆。
Examples
He was rationalizing his mistake instead of apologizing.
他在**為自己的錯誤找藉口**，而不是道歉。
The company is rationalizing its operations to reduce costs.
公司正在**合理化**運營以降低成本。
She kept rationalizing her decision to quit school.
她一直在**為輟學找理由**。
Stop rationalizing—just admit you made a mistake.
別再**找理由**了—直接承認你錯了吧。
He's always rationalizing why he's late, but it's just excuses every time.
他總是**找理由**說自己遲到，但其實每次都是藉口。
People spend a lot of time rationalizing purchases they feel guilty about.
人們總是花很多時間**為自己覺得內疚的購物找理由**。