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justify

/ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪ/ American
  • v. 证明, 辩解, 证明合法
Definition
  • v. to give a good reason for something, or to show that it is right or legal
Example
He couldn't justify spending so much money on a new car.
他没法为花这么多钱买新车找到合理的理由。