rational
/ˈræʃnəl/
adj.
一句话记住
理性的;合理的
释义与例句
adj.
理性的;合理的
based on clear thought and reason rather than emotions
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We need to make a rational decision based on the evidence.
我们需要根据证据作出理性的决定。
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There is no rational explanation for his sudden anger.
他突然发怒没有合理的解释。
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A rational person can still have strong emotional reactions.
理性的人仍可能有强烈的情绪反应。
词源与构词
记忆钩子
rational 强调“理性合理”,logical 更强调“推理合逻辑”。
词族与关联词
词族(同一词根派生出的不同词性或形式)
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rationality 理性;合理性rationality 是名词,指依据逻辑和证据思考的性质。The debate called for rationality rather than prejudice. 这场辩论需要理性,而不是偏见。
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rationalize 使合理化;为……找理由rationalize 可指用理性方式解释,也常指为不合理的行为寻找貌似合理的借口。He tried to rationalize his decision to leave without telling anyone. 他试图为自己不辞而别的决定辩解。
同义词
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logical 合乎逻辑的rational 强调思考不受情绪支配、合理明智;logical 强调推理符合逻辑规则。There is a logical connection between the two ideas. 这两个观点之间存在合乎逻辑的联系。
反义词
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irrational 不理智的;不合理的irrational 指缺乏理性或逻辑,与 rational 相对。Her fear of flying is completely irrational. 她对飞行的恐惧完全没有道理。
常见搭配
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rational decision 理性决策It is hard to make a rational decision when you are frightened. 人在恐惧时很难作出理性决策。
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rational explanation 合理解释Scientists are seeking a rational explanation for the phenomenon. 科学家正在寻求对这一现象的合理解释。