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单词 sensible
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sensiblesensible /ˈsensəbəl/ adjective sensible
showing good judgment and an ability to make practical decisions:
  • It is sensible to allow plenty of time to get to the airport.
  • He is a sensible man. I’m sure he will think about everything before making a decision.
  • reasonable
    showing that you make sensible decisions that are fair to other people:
  • We need to discuss this in a reasonable way, and not let our emotions cloud our thinking.
  • rational AWL
    based on facts or sensible reasons, not on your feelings:
  • It can be difficult to make a rational decision when you’re under pressure.
  • logical AWL
    based on good thinking in which facts and ideas are connected in a sensible way:
  • She has always been interested in the environment, so studying environmental law is a logical thing to do.
  • practical
    sensible and based on a good understanding of what is possible and what is not possible:
  • Martin made some very practical suggestions about how to change the system without wasting too much time.
  • responsible
    sensible and able to be trusted:
  • Young children should always be left in the care of a responsible adult.
  • mature AWL
    behaving in a sensible and responsible way, like an adult:
  • Katherine is only 14, but she is very mature and I trust her to babysit.
  • pragmatic
    dealing with something in a sensible and practical way, without being afraid to change your ideas as a situation changes:
  • Both sides need to have a pragmatic attitude if the peace talks are going to be successful.
  • ANTONYMS ➔ see silly, illogical ➔ see realistic (1) for words meaning “sensible and understanding what is possible” ➔ see Describing People’s Character
    ADVERBS: sensibleYou can make the adjectives that mean sensible into adverbs by using an -ly ending: Think sensibly about everything before making a decision. | Logically, we know we should spend less when we have less money. | She behaves very maturely for a 14-year-old. | We have to think pragmatically if we want to succeed.
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