rationale

noun

1. (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

e.g. the rationale for capital punishment
the principles of internal-combustion engines

Synonym: principle

1. 基本理论；理论基础；合理性的根据
The rationale for a course of action, practice, or belief is the set of reasons on which it is based.

e.g. However, the rationale for such initiatives is not, of course, solely economic...
然而，这种提议的根据当然并不仅仅是经济方面的。
e.g. The rationale of reprocessing spent nuclear fuel is inevitably being questioned.
对核废料进行再加工的理由不可避免地受到了质疑。

1. rationale

1. 理论基础：(二)提出理论基础(Rationale)研究的核心地位,建立了理解现代行政法理论基础和一般行政法现象的三个理想类型(Ideal Types):管理论(管理法)、控权论(控权法)、平衡论(平衡法).

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2. 理论依据：第一方面是学校课程与国定课程有更为明确的课程理论依据(rationale)、价值、目标及目的. 第二方面是更加强调融合(inclusion)教育,提供足够的学习机会予所有学生. 第三方面是在第四关键学习阶段提供更清楚、更具弹性的国定课程科目.