rationale

.ræʃә'nɑ:li

Collins 1

n. (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

n. 基本原理
[医] 原理, 理论

Collins 星级

8,003

BNC 频率

6,049

使用频率

rationale 源自拉丁语 rationalis，表示理性的。可以拆分为 ratio（理性、理由）和后缀 -ale（形容词后缀），意为与理性相关的事物。

例句

1. The teacher explained the rationale behind the new grading system.

老师解释了新评分系统背后的理由。

2. Understanding the rationale for the decision can help us accept it better.

理解这个决定的理由可以帮助我们更好地接受它。

3. The company presented its rationale for the price increase to the customers.

公司向客户说明了提价的理由。