rationale
翻譯
基本原理, 根本原因, 理由
例句
What is the rationale behind this new policy?
這項新政策背後的基本原理是什麼？
He explained the rationale for his decision.
他解釋了他做決定的理由。
文法模式
the rationale for ((sth.)) （某事的）理由 He explained the rationale for his decision.
the rationale behind ((sth.)) （某事）背後的理由 What is the rationale behind this policy?
近義詞
同義詞：reason, justification, basis, grounds
詞源
源自拉丁語「rationale」，是「rationalis」（理性的）的中性形式。
記憶技巧
「rationale」就是某事的「rational(合理的)」原因。