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rationale

UK //ˌræʃ.əˈnɑːl//US //ˌræʃ.əˈnæl//

词源

源自拉丁语 'rationalis'(理性的),后经法语传入英语,表示与理性或逻辑相关的解释或依据。

noun

❶ 指某个决定、行为或观点的基本理由或逻辑依据,通常用于解释为什么采取某种做法或持有某种看法。

“The rationale behind the new policy is to reduce costs.”

(新政策背后的理由是为了降低成本。)

“She explained the rationale for her decision in detail.”

(她详细解释了她做出这一决定的依据。)

同义词:reasoning, justification, basis

常见短语

underlying rationale — 指某个行为或决策背后的根本原因或逻辑,强调其深层次的合理性。

“The underlying rationale for the merger was to expand market share.”

(这次合并的根本原因是为了扩大市场份额。)