rational
adj
ˈræʃənəl
adj
1
rational
thoughts,
decisions
etc
are
based
on
reasons
rather
than
emotions
〔想法、决定等〕合理的，基于理性的;
Parents
need
to
be
fully
informed
so
they
can
make
a
rational
decision.
父母需要充分了解，这样才可以作出合理的决定。
I’m
sure
there’s
a
rational
explanation
for
all
this.
我相信这一切都有合理的解释。
It’s
impossible
to
have
a
rational
conversation
with
him.
不可能和他进行理性的谈话。
2
a
rational
person
is
able
to
think
calmly
and
sensibly
〔人〕有理性的，理智的;
Culley
was
quite
rational
at
the
time
of
her
baby’s
death.
卡利在她孩子死去时相当理智。
3
able
to
make
sensible
judgments
[正式] 能作出理智决定的，理性的
formal
Man
is
a
rational
animal.
人类是理性动物。
We
were
too
shocked
to
think
rationally
.
我们很震惊，难以理智地思考。