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rationalization

/ˌræʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ American
  • n. 合理化, 找借口
Definition
  • n. an explanation that makes a bad decision seem reasonable
Example
His explanation sounded more like a rationalization than the truth.
他的解释听起来更像是找借口,而不是实话。