及物动词
1. 证明（决定、行为或想法）正当；表明…必要
To justify a decision, action, or idea means to show or prove that it is reasonable or necessary.
2. 调整（打印文本）；使齐行；使每行排齐
To justify printed text means to adjust the spaces between the words so that each line of type is exactly the same length.
1. adjust the spaces between words
e.g. justify the margins
2. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
e.g. rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior
he rationalized his lack of success
Synonym: apologizeapologiseexcuserationalizerationalise
3. show to be right by providing justification or proof
e.g. vindicate a claim
Synonym: vindicate
4. show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
e.g. The emergency does not warrant all of us buying guns
The end justifies the means
Synonym: warrant
5. let off the hook
e.g. I absolve you from this responsibility