justified

动词 justify:

1. show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
   同义词：justify, warrant
2. show to be right by providing justification or proof
   同义词：justify, vindicate
3. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
   同义词：apologize, apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize, rationalise
4. let off the hook
   同义词：absolve, justify, free
5. adjust the spaces between words
   同义词：justify

形容词 justified:

1. having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

1. Her pride in her achievements is justified.
   她为自己的成就而自豪，这是理所当然的。
2. I hold no brief for those who say that violence can be justified.
   我不赞成人们说有时使用暴力是合乎情理的。
3. Such action can be justified on the grounds of greater efficiency.
   以提高功效为依据可以证明采取这种措施是正确的。
4. Do you think he was justified in doing that?
   你认为他那样做应该吗?
5. The policeman was justified in shooting the criminal in self-defence.
   那个警察出于自卫枪击罪犯是正当防卫。