reasonable
/ˈriːzənəbl/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #2506 in the learning path
合理的；通情达理的
Definitions
adj. Fair and sensible, showing good judgement.
合理的；通情达理的
adj. Not too expensive.
价格公道的
adj. Acceptable in quality or amount, though not excellent.
尚可的；过得去的
Example
Your suggestion sounds reasonable, so let's try it tomorrow.
你的建议听起来很合理，我们明天试试吧。
Employers should set reasonable targets that encourage productivity without placing excessive pressure on their staff.
雇主应设定合理目标，在提高生产效率的同时避免给员工施加过大压力。
Collocations
- a reasonable explanation
- a reasonable price
- reasonable expectations
- a reasonable standard
Word family
- reason (n.)
- reasonably (adv.)
- unreasonable (adj.)
- reasonableness (n.)
Synonyms
- sensible
- fair
Antonyms
- unreasonable
Usage tip
形容价格时指公道、不贵，不一定是非常便宜。
FAQ
- What does reasonable mean?
- Fair and sensible, showing good judgement. Not too expensive. Acceptable in quality or amount, though not excellent.
- How is reasonable pronounced?
- UK /ˈriːzənəbl/, US /ˈriːzənəbl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
