reliable
adjective OPAL W
/rɪˈlaɪəbl/
/rɪˈlaɪəbl/
Word Family
- rely verb
- reliable adjective (≠ unreliable)
- reliably adverb
- reliability noun (≠ unreliability)
- reliance noun
- that can be trusted to do something well; that you can rely on
可信赖的；可依靠的 - We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working.
我们在物色可靠而又勤奋的人。 - a reliable friend
可信赖的朋友 - He was a very reliable and honest man who would never betray anyone.
他是一个非常可靠和诚实的人，永远不会背叛任何人。
Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- prove
- seem
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- extremely
- fairly
- very
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- as
- We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working.
- that is likely to be correct or true
真实可信的；可靠的 - reliable information/data
可靠的信息/数据 - Our information comes from a reliable source.
我们的消息来源可靠。 - Prosecution lawyers tried to show that she was not a reliable witness.
控方律师试图说明她不是个可信的目击证人。 - How reliable are the local weather forecasts?
当地的天气预报有多可靠？ - These tests are a reliable indicator of future performance.
这些测试是评估未来表现的可靠指标。
- These measurements are reliable enough for most purposes.
这些测量数据的可靠程度能满足大多数需要。 - This statement is not reliable as evidence.
这一陈述作为证据是不可靠的。
Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- prove
- seem
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- as
- reliable information/data
- able to work or operate for long periods without breaking down or needing attention
性能可靠的；稳定耐用的 - My car's not as reliable as it used to be.
我的车不像过去那样耐用了。
- It has a highly reliable control system.
它有一套极可靠的控制系统。 - There is no reliable supply of electricity or running water.
没有可靠的电力和自来水供应。
opposite unreliable - My car's not as reliable as it used to be.