rationalization
noun /ˌræʃnəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
  /ˌræʃnələˈzeɪʃn/
(British English also rationalisation)
 [uncountable, countable]- the act of finding or trying to find a logical reason to explain why somebody thinks, behaves, etc. in a way that is difficult to understand对…进行理性的解释;对…加以科学的说明 - No amount of rationalization could justify his actions.无论怎么解释,他的行为都不能说是正当的。 
 
- No amount of rationalization could justify his actions.
- (British English) the act of making changes to a business, system, etc. in order to make it more efficient, especially by spending less money使合理化;进行合理化改革;使有经济效益 - a need for rationalization of the industry对这一行业进行合理化改革的必要性 
 
- a need for rationalization of the industry