1rational thoughts, decisions etc are based on reasons rather than emotionsOPP irrational: Parents need to be fully informed so they can make a rational decision. I’m sure there’s a rational explanation for all this. It’s impossible to have a rational conversation with him.2a rational person is able to think calmly and sensiblyOPP irrational: Culley was quite rational at the time of her baby’s death.3formal able to make sensible judgments: Man is a rational animal.—rationally adverb: We were too shocked to think rationally.—rationality /ˌræʃəˈnæləlti/ noun [uncountable]COLLOCATIONSnounsa rational explanation· I told myself that there must be some simple, rational explanation.a rational decision/choice· The patient was incapable of making a rational decision.a rational approach· We must adopt a rational approach when dealing with this problem.a rational analysis· Emotions are running so high that any rational analysis of the situation is difficult.rational thought· Babies were thought to be incapable of rational thought.rational argument· Nuclear weapons are so absurd that rational argument about their use is scarcely possible.a rational conversation/discussion· Let's all calm down and have a rational discussion.adverbsperfectly rational· I'm sure there's a perfectly rational explanation.
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理性地(100%)
adv.理性地；讲道理地
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