reliable
/rɪˈlaɪəbl/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2957 in the learning path
可靠的；可信赖的
Definitions
adj. Able to be trusted to work well or behave consistently
可靠的；可信赖的
Example
Our old car is still reliable in cold weather.
我们的旧车在寒冷天气里依然很可靠。
Access to reliable information helps citizens make informed decisions about their health and finances.
获取可靠的信息有助于公民就健康和财务作出明智决定。
Collocations
- reliable source
- reliable information
- reliable service
Word family
- rely (v.)
- reliability (n.)
- reliably (adv.)
- unreliable (adj.)
Synonyms
- dependable
- trustworthy
Antonyms
- unreliable
Usage tip
reliable可形容人、信息或机器，强调值得信赖。
FAQ
- What does reliable mean?
- Able to be trusted to work well or behave consistently
- How is reliable pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈlaɪəbl/, US /rɪˈlaɪəbl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
