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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
reliable
re·li·able AW BrE [rɪˈlaɪəbl] NAmE [rɪˈlaɪəbl] adjective 1. that can be trusted to do sth well; that you can rely on Syn: ↑dependable •We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working. •a reliable friend •My car's not as reliable as it used to be. 2. that is likely to be correct or true •Our information comes from a reliable source. •a reliable witness •How reliable are the local weather forecasts? •These tests are a reliable indicator of future performance. Opp: ↑unreliable Derived Words: ↑reliability ▪ ↑reliably Thesaurus: reliable [reliability reliable reliably] adj. 1. (often approving) •We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working. responsible • • trustworthy • • dedicated • • committed • • loyal • • faithful • • true • • staunch • • trusted • Opp: unreliable a reliable/trustworthy/loyal/faithful/true/staunch/trusted friend a reliable/committed/loyal/faithful/staunch supporter reliable/trustworthy/dedicated/committed/loyal staff 2. •These tests are a reliable indicator for future performance. authoritative • • accurate • • verifiable • • factual • • authentic • Opp: unreliable a/an reliable/authoritative/accurate/factual/authentic account (of sth) reliable/authoritative/accurate/verifiable/factual information reliable/authoritative/verifiable/factual evidence a/an reliable/authoritative/verifiable/authentic source (of information) Example Bank: •It has a highly reliable control system. •These measurements are reliable enough for most purposes. •This statement is not reliable as evidence. •He was a very reliable and honest man who would never betray anyone. •My car's not as reliable as it used to be. •Prosecution lawyers tried to show that she was not a reliable witness. •There is no reliable supply of electricity or running water.
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