reasoning

reasoning — noun

1. the mental process of forming ideas and reaching conclusions by thinking careful

1.名詞B2
釋義

the mental process of forming ideas and reaching conclusions by thinking carefully and logically about facts or evidence

例句

The scientist explained the reasoning behind her new treatment in words that everyone could understand.

the reasoning behind [noun]

Layla's reasoning was hard to follow because she kept jumping from one idea to another.

同義詞
  • logic

    focuses on the formal principles of valid argument, whereas reasoning includes the broader mental journey

  • rationale

    more formal, often refers to the stated justification that already exists

  • analysis

    emphasises breaking something into parts; reasoning is about drawing conclusions from those parts

  • thinking

    broader and less structured; reasoning implies a logical sequence

反義詞
  • intuition

    relies on gut feeling rather than logical steps

文法句型

the reasoning behind [noun]

reasoning about [noun]

用法筆記

Commonly used in academic, legal, and scientific contexts. The object of the preposition behind or for is the claim or conclusion being justified — e.g., 'the reasoning behind her decision'.

常見錯誤

❌I don't understand your reason.' (when referring to the logical process)
✅I don't understand your reasoning.
💡'reason' means a specific cause or explanation; 'reasoning' means the entire thought process.

2. used when someone is so stubborn or unwilling to listen that you cannot change t

2.名詞B2
釋義

used when someone is so stubborn or unwilling to listen that you cannot change their mind by giving logical arguments or sensible reasons

例句

There is no reasoning with Tamar once she has decided she is right about something.

there is no reasoning with [someone]

I tried to talk Dad into a smaller car, but there was no reasoning with him.

同義詞
  • stubborn

    an adjective describing the person; reasoning here is about the situation, not the person's character

文法句型

there is no reasoning with [someone]

用法筆記

Only used in the fixed construction there is/no reasoning with + person. This sense never appears outside this pattern. Distinguish from sense 1, where reasoning refers to a mental process rather than an impossibility.

常見錯誤

❌There is no reasoning to him.
✅There is no reasoning with him.
💡the preposition must be 'with', not 'to'.
❌His reasoning is impossible.' (intended meaning: he won't listen)
✅There is no reasoning with him.
💡sense 2 requires the fixed 'there is no reasoning with' pattern.