reliable

/rɪˈlaɪəbl/ adj.
标准词条 CET-4CET-6IELTS
一句话记住

可靠的;可信赖的

释义与例句

adj. 可靠的;可信赖的
consistently good in quality or performance, and therefore able to be trusted
  1. We need a reliable source of clean water.
    我们需要可靠的清洁水源。
  2. She is a reliable employee who always meets deadlines.
    她是一名可靠的员工,总能按时完成任务。
展开其余 1 条例句
  1. The old car is still reliable and cheap to run.
    这辆旧车仍然性能可靠,使用成本也低。

词源与构词

记忆钩子 reliable 是“值得依赖的”,reliant on 是“依赖……的”。

词族与关联词

词族(同一词根派生出的不同词性或形式)
  • reliability 可靠性
    reliability 是名词,指人、机器、信息等在表现或质量上的可靠性。
    The equipment is known for its durability and reliability. 这种设备以耐用和可靠著称。
  • reliably 可靠地;稳定地
    reliably 是副词,表示以稳定、可信赖的方式运行或表现。
    The system has worked reliably for over a decade. 这套系统十多年来一直运行可靠。
同义词
  • dependable 可靠的;可信赖的
    reliable 与 dependable 很接近;dependable 更强调在需要时可以依靠,常用于人和服务。
    He is a dependable friend who always keeps his promises. 他是一位可靠的朋友,总是信守承诺。
反义词
  • unreliable 不可靠的
    unreliable 指表现不稳定、不值得信赖,与 reliable 相对。
    The bus service is unreliable during the winter. 冬季公交服务不可靠。
易混词(形近或义近,注意区别)
  • reliant 依赖的;依靠的
    reliable 指值得依赖;reliant 指依赖某人或某物,常用 be reliant on,含义方向不同。
    The region is heavily reliant on tourism. 该地区严重依赖旅游业。
常见搭配
  • reliable source 可靠来源
    Journalists should check information with a reliable source. 记者应通过可靠来源核实信息。
  • reliable information 可靠信息
    Patients need access to clear and reliable information. 患者需要获得清晰可靠的信息。
  • highly reliable 高度可靠的
    The new sensors are highly reliable even in severe weather. 即使在恶劣天气下,这种新传感器也非常可靠。