1767, "explain in a rational way, make conformable to reason," from rational + -ize. In the psychological sense of "to give an explanation that conceals true motives" it dates from 1922. Related: Rationalized; rationalizing.
例文
1. an attempt to rationalize his violent behaviour
彼の暴力行為を合理的に解釈する試み
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2.I poured my thoughts out on paper in an attempt to rationalize my feelings.
私は自分の考えを紙に書いて、自分の気持ちに言葉を見つけようとしました。
3.I can 't rationalize my absurd fear of insects.
昆虫が怖くて無理で合理的に説明できない。
4.Over the years,Andrew had tried to understand his mother and rationalize her behaviour.
長年、アンドリューは自分の母親を理解し、彼女のために合理的な解釈を見つけることを望んできた。
5.How do we rationalize the fear and sorrow that each one of us feels?