rationale
rationale 英 [ˌræʃəˈnɑ:l] 美 [ˌræʃəˈnæl]
n. 基本原理
名词复数:rationales
- The rationale for something is the basic or underlying reason or explanation for it. This noun (pronounced "rash-uh-NAL") is usually used in the singular: What was the rationale behind his decision to quit?
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- n. 基本原理
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1. What is the rationale behind these new exams?
这些新考试的理论依据是什么？
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2. The plan was criticized for its lack of rationale.
该计划因缺乏根据而遭到批评。
- rationale (n.) 1650s, "exposition of principles," from Late Latin rationale, noun use of neuter of Latin rationalis "of reason" (see rational). Hence, "fundamental reason" (1680s).
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