rationale

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rationale — 名詞

  • rationalesingular
  • rationalesplural

1. a set of logical reasons that explain why a particular decision was made, a plan

1.名詞B2
釋義

理由；理據

做決策或主張背後的邏輯說明

a set of logical reasons that explain why a particular decision was made, a plan was chosen, or a belief is held

例句

The store manager explained the rationale behind the new opening hours to her team.

那名店長向她的團隊解釋了新營業時間背後的理由。

rationale + behind + noun

When Hassan asked about the budget cuts, the director laid out his full rationale.

當 Hassan 詢問預算刪減的原因時，主管完整說明了他的理據。

lay out + rationale (collocation)

常見搭配
  • rationale for
  • rationale behind
  • main rationale
  • underlying rationale
  • explain the rationale
  • understand the rationale
  • provide a rationale
  • set out the rationale
同義詞
  • reasoning

    focuses on the thought process or chain of logic, while rationale refers to the full set of reasons

  • logic

    emphasises the systematic, coherent structure of the argument rather than the reasons themselves

  • basis

    suggests the fundamental starting point or foundation, often less detailed than a full rationale

  • justification

    carries a stronger sense of defending or proving something is right

文法句型

rationale + for + noun/-ing

rationale + behind + noun

用法筆記

More formal than reason. Typically used in academic, legal, or business writing. The word often refers to a complete or organized set of reasons rather than a single simple explanation. Commonly paired with the prepositions for or behind.

常見錯誤

What was your rationale for being late?
What was your reason for being late?
rationale sounds overly formal for everyday situations like lateness; use reason instead.

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