self-justifying

释义

self-（自己）+ justifying = 为自己的行为辩护。

常用搭配

• 1.self-justifying behavior自我辩护的行为
• 2.self-justifying attitude为自己找借口的态度
• 3.self-justifying narrative自我辩白的叙事
• 4.self-justifying response自我辩护式的回应

例句

• 1.

  His apology turned into a self-justifying rant.

  他的道歉变成了一通自我辩护的牢骚。

• 2.

  The memo was full of self-justifying excuses.

  这份备忘录满是自我开脱的借口。