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单词 reasonable
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reasonable

UK /ˈriːz(ə)nəb(ə)l/

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    someone who is reasonable behaves in a sensible and fair way

    I’ll come back when you’re in a more reasonable mood.

    be reasonable:

    Come on, be reasonable – I didn’t mean to do it!

    Synonyms and related words

    Fair and reasonable
    1. 1a
      used about people’s decisions, actions etc

      We have taken all reasonable precautions to avoid an accident.

      Synonyms and related words

      Fair and reasonable
  2. 2
    if something is reasonable, there are good reasons for thinking that it is true or correct

    It’s reasonable to assume that these measures will prove successful.

    They had reasonable grounds for taking action.

    beyond (a) reasonable doubt (=so that there is little possibility of something not being true):

    The prosecution must prove their case beyond reasonable doubt.

    a reasonable explanation/excuse:

    I’m sure there’s a perfectly reasonable explanation for his absence.

    Synonyms and related words

    Possible and able to be done
  3. 3
    fairly good, although not extremely good

    Tourists have a right to expect a reasonable standard of accommodation.

    Synonyms and related words

    Satisfactory and good enough
  4. 4
    not too far, high, great etc

    The hotel is situated within a reasonable distance of the beach.

    Set the heating system to a reasonable level.

    Synonyms and related words

    Satisfactory and good enough
    1. 4a
      a reasonable price is fair and not too high

      This service is provided at a reasonable cost.

      Synonyms and related words

      Types of prices and describing prices and costs

reasonable

US /ˈriz(ə)nəb(ə)l/

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    someone who is reasonable behaves in a sensible and fair way

    I’ll come back when you’re in a more reasonable mood.

    be reasonable:

    Come on, be reasonable – I didn’t mean to do it!

    Synonyms and related words

    Fair and reasonable
    1. 1a
      used about people’s decisions, actions, etc.

      We have taken all reasonable precautions to avoid an accident.

      Synonyms and related words

      Fair and reasonable
  2. 2
    if something is reasonable, there are good reasons for thinking that it is true or correct
    a reasonable explanation/excuse:

    I’m sure there’s a perfectly reasonable explanation for his absence.

    It’s reasonable to assume that these measures will prove successful.

    They had reasonable grounds for taking action.

    beyond (a) reasonable doubt (=so that there is little possibility of something not being true):

    The prosecution must prove their case beyond reasonable doubt.

    a reasonable chance/prospect:

    We still had a reasonable prospect of finding a job locally.

    Synonyms and related words

    Possible and able to be done
  3. 3
    fairly good, although not extremely good

    I think we have a reasonable working relationship.

    reasonable degree/level:

    The rise in population can be predicted with a reasonable degree of accuracy.

    Tourists have a right to expect a reasonable standard of accommodation.

    Synonyms and related words

    Satisfactory and good enough
  4. 4
    not too far, high, great, etc.

    The hotel is situated within a reasonable distance of the beach.

    Set the thermostat to a reasonable temperature.

    Synonyms and related words

    Satisfactory and good enough
    1. 4a
      a reasonable price is fair and not too high

      It’s a friendly bar, and the prices are very reasonable.

      This service is provided at a reasonable cost.

      Synonyms and related words

      Types of prices and describing prices and costs
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