1 ADJ-GRADED (行为或决定)明智的,理智的,合理的 Sensible actions or decisions are good because they are based on reasons rather than emotions. (行为或决定)明智的,理智的,合理的
SYN wise, practical, prudent, shrewd
2 ADJ-GRADED (人)明智的,理智的,通情达理的 Sensible people behave in a sensible way. (人)明智的,理智的,通情达理的
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She was a sensible girl and did not panic.
她是一个理智的女孩,没有惊慌失措。
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Oh come on, let's be sensible about this. [+ about]
噢,得了吧,我们还是理智地对待此事吧。
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I'm trying to persuade you to be more sensible.
我想要说服你更理智一点儿。
SYN intelligent, practical, reasonable, rational
3 ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n] (衣服、鞋子)耐用的,朴素而实用的 Sensible shoes or clothes are practical and strong rather than fashionable and attractive. (衣服、鞋子)耐用的,朴素而实用的
Usage Note :
Take care not to confuse sensible and sensitive. You do not use sensible to describe someone whose feelings or emotions are strongly affected by their experiences. The word you need is sensitive. ...a highly sensitive artist.
注意不要混淆 sensible 和 sensitive。描述某人的情绪或感情会受其经历强烈影响时用sensitive,不用sensible:a highly sensitive artist (极其敏感的艺术家)。
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