dependable /dɪˈpɛndəbəl/ adjective Learner's definition of DEPENDABLE
[more dependable; most dependable]
: able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed : able to be depended on可信赖的；可靠的 -
The old well is a dependable source of water. [=there is always water in the old well]这口老井的水源源不断。
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a dependable [=reliable] old car性能还不错的旧车
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He's the team's most dependable [=consistent] player.他是队中最稳定的队员。
— dependability
/dɪˌpɛndəˈbɪləti/ noun [noncount] — dependably
/dɪˈpɛndəbli/ adverb