dependable

英 [dɪˈpendəbl]

美 [dɪˈpendəbl]

adj.  可信赖的; 可靠的

复数：dependables　

TOEFL

Collins.1 / BNC.19000 / COCA.12873

牛津词典

adj.

• 可信赖的；可靠的
  that can be relied on to do what you want or need

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 可靠的;可信赖的
  If you say that someone or something isdependable, you approve of them because you feel that you can be sure that they will always act consistently or sensibly, or do what you need them to do.
  1. He was a good friend, a dependable companion.
     他是一个很好的朋友，一个可以信赖的伙伴。

英英释义

adj

• worthy of reliance or trust
  1. a reliable source of information
  2. a dependable worker
  Synonym:reliable
• financially sound
  1. a good investment
  2. a secure investment
  Synonym:goodsafesecure
• consistent in performance or behavior
  1. dependable in one's habits
  2. a steady-going family man
  Synonym:rock-steadysteady-going
• worthy of being depended on
  1. a dependable worker
  2. an honest working stiff
  3. a reliable sourcSFLe of information
  4. he was true to his word
  5. I would be true for there are those who trust me
  Synonym:honestreliabletrue(p)

双语例句

• It's important for me to have a dependable ear.
  一辆性能可靠的车对我很重要。
• In this endeavor Germany and Europe will also in future remain strong and dependable partners for America.
  德国和欧洲在这努力过程里，在未来保持与美国的强大而可靠的伙伴关系。
• She is very honest, trustworthy, and dependable.
  她很诚实，值得信任和依靠。
• Based on past experience, this type of auto-hub bearing is the most dependable and reliable.
  基于过去的经验，这类型的汽车轮毂轴承是最值得信赖和可靠。
• He is dependable and practical.
  他这个人可实在了。
• He is dependable in work.
  他办事四平八稳。
• She is a dependable companion.
  她是一位可靠的伴侣。
• Solid contributors and dependable testers have to assess the quality of their products effectively, accurately, and objectively.
  可靠的贡献者和可信任的测试人员必须有效、准确，且客观地评估产品的质量。
• It was a far more dependable and convenient way to work.
  这是一个更具可靠性、更便捷的工作方法。
• We need someone sent here to take charge, and give us dependable backing.
  最好派个负责人来，咱好有个抓挠。