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单词 reasonable
释义 rea·son·able
I. \ˈrēz(ə)nəbəl\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English resonable, from Old French raisonnable, from Latin rationabilis, from ration-, ratio reason + -abilis -able — more at reason
1.
 a. : being in agreement with right thinking or right judgment : not conflicting with reason : not absurd : not ridiculous
  < a reasonable conviction >
  < a reasonable theory >
 b. : being or remaining within the bounds of reason : not extreme : not excessive
  < a reasonable request >
  < a reasonable hope of succeeding >
  < spent a reasonable amount of time in relaxation >
  < is of a reasonable size >
 c. : moderate: as
  (1) : not demanding too much
   < a reasonable boss >
  (2) : not expensive
   < fresh vegetables are now reasonable >
  (3) : that allows a fair profit
   < sold the material at a reasonable rate >
2.
 a. : having the faculty of reason : rational
  < a reasonable being >
 b. : possessing good sound judgment : well balanced : sensible
  < can rely on the judgment of a reasonable man >
Synonyms: see rational
II. adverb
Etymology: Middle English resonable, from resonable, adjective
chiefly dialect : reasonably
 < can do it reasonable well >
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