justification
/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · /ˌdʒʌstəfɪˈkeɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5760 in the learning path
正当理由；合理依据
Definitions
n. A good reason explaining why something is acceptable or necessary.
正当理由；合理依据
Example
There is no justification for leaving this mess behind.
把这里弄得一团糟却不收拾，没有任何正当理由。
Governments must provide clear justification for policies that restrict individual freedom in the interests of public safety.
政府必须为那些以公共安全为由限制个人自由的政策提供明确的合理依据。
Collocations
- justification for
- provide justification
- little justification
- economic justification
Word family
- justify (v.)
- justifiable (adj.)
- justifiably (adv.)
- justified (adj.)
Synonyms
- grounds
- rationale
Usage tip
常接for加名词或动名词，说明某事的合理依据。
FAQ
- What does justification mean?
- A good reason explaining why something is acceptable or necessary.
- How is justification pronounced?
- UK /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, US /ˌdʒʌstəfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
