U2E15 | justify
Justify【v.】
1. to show or prove to be right or reasonable证明…正当(或有理、正确)；为…辩护
l justify (doing) sth.
He tried to justify his actions by claiming he was acting in self-defense.
他试图为自己的行为辩护，声称自己是出于自卫。
How can you justify spending so much money?
你怎么能为花这么多钱辩解？
2. to give or be a good reason for something为解释…提供正当理由
l justify why
Can you justify why you were late again?
你能解释一下你为什么又迟到了吗？
He couldn't justify why he had lied to his boss.
他无法解释为什么他对老板撒谎。
l be justified in doing sth
to have a good reason for doing something有正当理由做某事（客观、正式的语境）
You would be justified in refusing to work under such…
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