reason
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/ˈriːzn/
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/ˈriːzn/
why something happens or why someone does something
There is a good reason for these rules.
这些规则有充分的理由。
a good cause that makes something right or fair
They have reason to think she is not telling the truth.
他们有理由认为她没有说实话。
the ability to think and understand logically
Only humans have the power of reason.
只有人类拥有理性能力。
what is sensible or fair
Keith seems willing to listen to reason.
基思似乎愿意听从理智。
to think about facts and come to a conclusion
She reasoned that she must have forgotten her bag on the train.
她推断自己一定是把包忘在火车上了。
to use your mind to think and understand
The ability to reason is what makes us human.
推理能力使我们成为人类。