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reliable

UK /rɪˈlaɪəbl/US /rɪˈlaɪəbl/

词源

源自拉丁语 'reliabilis'(可信赖的),由 're-'(再次)和 'liare'(绑定)组成,16世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指人或事物值得信赖,能够持续稳定地发挥作用或提供支持,不会轻易让人失望。

“She is a reliable friend who always keeps her promises.”

(她是个可靠的朋友,总是信守承诺。)

“This car is very reliable and rarely breaks down.”

(这辆车非常可靠,很少出故障。)

同义词:dependable, trustworthy, consistent

常见短语

reliable source — 指信息来源可信度高,内容经过验证或来自权威渠道。

“Always check if the news comes from a reliable source.”

(要始终确认新闻是否来自可靠来源。)

reliable performance — 形容设备或系统能够持续稳定运行,不易出现故障。

“Customers praise this laptop for its reliable performance.”

(顾客称赞这款笔记本电脑的性能可靠。)