rationality

英 [ˌræʃə'nælətɪ]

美

n.  合理性; 推理力; 理由; 合理的意见[行动]

复数：rationalities　

BNC.8213 / COCA.11259

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 理性的;合理的
  Rationaldecisions and thoughts are based on reason rather than on emotion.
  1. He's asking you to look at both sides of the case and come to a rational decision...
     他是要求你看到问题的两面后再作出理性的决定。
  2. Mary was able to short-circuit her stress response by keeping her thoughts calm and rational.
     玛丽能够保持头脑清醒理智，因而迅速做出反应。
• ADJ-GRADED 理性的;理智的
  Arationalperson is someone who is sensible and is able to make decisions based on intelligent thinking rather than on emotion.
  1. Did he come across as a sane rational person?...
     他看起来是一个正常而理智的人吗？
  2. Rachel looked calmer and more rational now.
     雷切尔现在看上去更加平静、更加理智了。

英英释义

noun

• the quality of being consistent with or based on logic
  Synonym:rationalness
• the state of having good sense and sound judgment
  1. his rationality may have been impaired
  2. he had to rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions
  Synonym:reasonreasonableness

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