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| /ˈriːznəbl/ |
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| 1 | someone who is reasonable behaves in a sensible and fair way （人）理智的，讲道理的 |
| I’ ll come back when you’ re in a more reasonable mood. 等你理智一些后，我再回来。 |
| be reasonable Come on, be reasonable – I didn’ t mean to do it! 得啦！讲点道理。我不是有意这样做的。 |
| | 1a | used about people’ s decisions, actions etc （决定、行动等）合理的 | | We have taken all reasonable precautions to avoid an accident. 我们已采取了所有合理的措施来避免意外事故的发生。 | |
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| 2 | if something is reasonable , there are good reasons for thinking that it is true or correct （事情）有理由的，合理的 |
| It’ s reasonable to assume that these measures will prove successful. 有理由设想这些措施将会成功。 |
| They had reasonable grounds for taking action. 他们有采取行动的合理依据。 |
| beyond (a) reasonable doubt (=so that there is little possibility of something not being true) The prosecution must prove their case beyond reasonable doubt. 没有理由怀疑 |
| a reasonable explanation/excuse I’ m sure there’ s a perfectly reasonable explanation for his absence. 我确信他缺席一定有相当合理的解释。 |
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| 3 | fairly good , although not extremely good 尚好的；过得去的 |
| Tourists have a right to expect a reasonable standard of accommodation. 游客们有权期望得到较好的住宿。 |
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| 4 | not too far , high , great etc 适度的；合适的 |
| The hotel is situated within a reasonable distance of the beach. 宾馆坐落在离海滩不远的地方。 |
| Set the heating system to a reasonable level. 把供暖系统调到合适的温度。 |
| | 4a | a reasonable price is fair and not too high （价格）公道的，不贵的 | | This service is provided at a reasonable cost. 所提供的服务价格公道。 | |
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| reasonableness noun U |
| Ed spoke with infuriating reasonableness. 埃德讲起话来那副理智的样子真令人气愤。 |
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