1. But they reasoned that it would be worth it if their children got into private schools early and did not have to worry about passing examinations later on.
    可她们又辩解道，如果自己的孩子能早日进入私立学校，用不着以后担心通过入学考试，那么这么做也是值得的。"

2. "You know, honey, different music appeals to different generations," reasoned Jane.
    "你知道，亲爱的，不同年龄的人喜欢不同的的音乐，" 简劝说道。