justifyjus•ti•fy /'dʒʌstɪfaɪ/

vt

1. 证明…是正当的(或有理由的)；为…辩护

• How can you justify your being late? 你怎么解释你的迟到？

• justify oneself 证明自己的行为正当；为自己辩护

2. 使有正当理由，成为…的根据

• You were not justified in making everyone waiting for you. 你没有理由让每个人都等着你。