justify/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/
vt.-fied, -fying1. 提出正当理由,证明…有道理;作为正当的理由justified raise(商品价格的)合理上涨
Is he justified in all his actions?他的这许多行为是正当的吗?
The course of events fully justifies our views.事情的发展完全证明我们的意见是正确的。
2. 为…辩护How can you justify your rude and foolish behaviour?你怎能为你粗鲁而愚蠢的行为辩护?
Nothing can justify such careless mistakes.如此粗心的错误不可原谅。