rationale

英 [ˌræʃə'nɑːl] 美 [ˌræʃə'næl]

• n. 基本原理；基础理论

详尽释义

n. 名词

1. 基本原理
2. 基本理由
3. 理论基础
4. 理论的说明
5. 原理的阐述
6. 背景理由
7. 根本原因
8. 逻辑依据

英英释义

Noun:

1. (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature);

   "the rationale for capital punishment"
   "the principles of internal-combustion engines"
   

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. The rationale of direct foreign investment has changed.
   国外直接投资的基本原理起了变化。
2. I do not understand the rationale behind the decision to sell the warehouse.
   我不明白在出售仓库的决定后面有什么原由。
3. What is the rationale behind these new exams?
   这些新测试的理论依据是什么?
4. The rationale for the present study is evident.
   该研究的理论基础是明显的。

经典引文

• A rationale which states how that work meets..stated goals.

  出自：American Speech

近反义词

【近义词】

• logic 逻辑
• basis 基础
• justification 辩护
• motivation 动机
• validation 确认
• reasoning 推论
• sake 理由
• foundation 根基
• occasion 场合
• determination 决心
• principle 原理