justify [動詞] 證明...是正當的;辯解
justify
['dʒʌstifai]
vt.替 ... 辯護, 證明 ... 正當, 調整版面
例句與用法:
Such action can be justified on the grounds of greater efficiency.
以提高功效為依據可以證明採取這種措施是正確的。
Nothing can justify your cheating on an exam.
任何事情都不能成為你考試作弊的理由。
Can you justify your action?
你能證明你的行為是正當的嗎?
The policeman was justified in shooting the criminal in self-defence.
那個警察出於自衛槍擊罪犯是正當防衛。
詞形變化:
動詞過去式: justified | 動詞過去分詞: justified | 動詞現在分詞: justifying | 動詞第三人稱單數: justifies |
英文解釋:
動詞 justify:
show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
同義詞:warrant
show to be right by providing justification or proof
同義詞:vindicate
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
同義詞:apologize, apologise, excuse, rationalize, rationalise
let off the hook
adjust the spaces between words
同義詞
rationalize | warrant | defend | excuse | vindicate | substantiate | support | explain | validate | align | adjust | straighten up | line up | absolve | authorize | champion | maintain | legalize | sustain | legitimate | legitimatize | exculpate | discharge | exonerate | release | redress | acquit | liberate | dismiss | pardon | emancipate | forgive | prove | answer for | for | answer | just | show | cause | apologize | free | apologise | rationalise |
反義詞
condemn |
以上來源於大辭典