单词 | reliable |
释义 | reliable reliable /rɪˈlaɪə.bl̩/ adjective ► B1 Something or someone that is reliable can be trusted or believed because they work or behave well in the way you expect: » Is your watch reliable?» reliable information» Gideon is very reliable - if he says he'll do something, he'll do it.→ OPPOSITE UNRELIABLE(Cf. ↑unreliable)Thesaurus+: ↑Loyal, faithful and dependablereliability /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ aep /-ə.t̬i/ noun [U] ► C1» Rolls-Royce cars are famous for their quality and reliability.Thesaurus+: ↑Loyal, faithful and dependablereliably /-bli/ adverb ► F0» I am reliably informed that you have been talking about resigning from the company.Thesaurus+: ↑Loyal, faithful and dependableWord Builder:–Nouns: reliability, reliance–Adjectives: reliable, unreliable, reliant–Verbs: rely–Adverbs: reliably • • • Extra Examples:» What is the most reliable method of contraception?» A great deal of effort has gone into making the software reliable.» Price alone is not a reliable indicator of quality.» We have reliable information that a strike is planned next month.» This survey is considered to be a reliable barometer of public opinion. |
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