justifiable

• adj. 可辩解的，有道理的；可证明为正当的

来自justify,证明合法，证明有理。

justifiable (adj.)

1520s, from Old French justifiable, from justifiier (see justify). Earlier in same sense was justificable (mid-15c.). Related: Justifiably (mid-15c.).

1. The cutbacks are justifiable on the grounds of cost.

削减符合成本方面的考虑.

来自《简明英汉词典》

2. Whether mercy killing is justifiable is still an open question.

安乐死是否正当仍然是一个有争论的问题.

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3. The rule is justifiable on safety grounds.

出于安全方面的考虑,这一规定是合理的.

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4. The jury returned a verdict of justifiable homicide.

陪审团作出了正当杀人的裁决.

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5. When, if ever, is it morally justifiable to allow a patient to die?

如果可能的话，允许病人放弃生命的行为什么时候在道德上可以被接受？

来自柯林斯例句