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rational

/ræʃənəl/

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1 · adjective

based on reason and clear thinking

理性的；合乎逻辑的

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She made a rational decision after comparing the two offers.

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比较了两份邀请后，她作出了理性的决定。

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Pronunciation: /ræʃənəl/

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