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rationally

/rash-uh-nl-ee, rash-nl-/US // ˈræʃ ə nl i, ˈræʃ nl- //

理性地,理性的,理性,理智地

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adv.副词 adverb
  1. 1
    • : in a way that is agreeable to and supported by reason; sensibly or logically: It’s a bit difficult to explain rationally to your teenager why they are being subjected to a drug test at home.Right-brain thinking also includes intuition, which is not understood rationally but is nonetheless highly valued.

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  • I was struck in the book how you talk about what you call this “rational hypocrisy” that companies have to deal with.

  • You know, one of the things that I changed my mind about as I got older, I realized most people aren’t rational.

  • The Constitution’s provision barring a taking of property without just compensation did a little work, and a requirement that all statutes have some rational basis did a little more.

  • Developed over a century ago, p-adic numbers have become an essential setting in which to investigate questions about rational numbers that go back millennia.

  • It’s a rational adjustment for a business that has limited access to exclusive content.

  • More importantly, contends Winroth, the Vikings were acting completely rationally with their raids.

  • When I fielded telephone calls, my attempts to rationally discuss the subject were complete failures.

  • This is why the Republican House has twice passed bills offering more rationally allocated cuts.

  • Iran was not like Cold War Russia, and could not be relied upon to act rationally.

  • That is a message that might rationally resonate with independents, because it is rooted in fact.

  • If I can manage to be rationally coherent, I shall be more than satisfied.

  • They may differ as to Monday or Tuesday, but they cannot rationally differ as to whether it is day or night.

  • At first he had comported himself rationally, going there occasionally to superintend matters, but soon he became too impatient.

  • But Christendom in the mass has never rationally considered this question from a broad-minded and liberal aspect!

  • Now, are we going to discuss this thing rationally, or do you want to hit me with a heavy siphon?