reasoning /ˈriːzn̩ɪŋ/ noun Learner's definition of REASONING
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: the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment推论;推理 -
Could you explain your reasoning?你能解释一下你的推理过程吗?
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They told everyone the reasoning behind the decision.他们告诉大家做出这个决定的理由。
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a conclusion based on fallacious/flawed/false/sound reasoning通过谬误/错误/错误/正确推理得出的结论
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scientific/logical/legal reasoning科学/逻辑/法律推理
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a method/mode/pattern of reasoning推理方法/方式/模式
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She chose to follow a particular line of reasoning. [=she chose to use a specific set of reasons in order to reach a conclusion]她决定遵循一定的推理思路。
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: the ability of the mind to think and understand things in a logical way推断力;逻辑推理能力