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近义词解析:reliable及其同义词

📚 核心词义

reliable /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ - 可靠的,可信赖的

He is a reliable friend who always keeps his promises.
他是个可靠的朋友,总是信守承诺。

💡 顾老师提示:"reliable"强调长期稳定性和可预测性,多用于形容人、机器、信息等。

🔍 近义词辨析

1. trustworthy /ˈtrʌstˌwɜːrði/

She is trustworthy with confidential information.
值得信赖,可以托付机密信息。

区别:更强调道德品质上的可信赖

2. dependable /dɪˈpendəbl/

This old car is surprisingly dependable.
这辆旧车出人意料地靠得住

区别:侧重在需要时总能提供支持

3. faithful /ˈfeɪθfl/

He has been a faithful employee for 20 years.
他是位忠诚的员工,已工作20年。

区别:强调忠诚度和长期一致性

4. responsible /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/

We need a responsible person to handle this project.
我们需要一个负责任的人来处理这个项目。

区别:强调对职责的认真态度

💡 顾老师总结:

  • 机器可靠 → reliable/dependable
  • 朋友可靠 → trustworthy/faithful
  • 员工可靠 → responsible/dependable

🎯 用法对比

reliable vs. trustworthy

A reliable watch (准确报时)

A trustworthy babysitter (品德可信)

dependable vs. faithful

Dependable public transport (准时运行)

Faithful translation (忠实原文)

搭配注意:

  • reliable source/data/information
  • trustworthy friend/advisor
  • dependable service/performance
  • faithful companion/translation

📝 随堂练习

1. 选择最合适的词填空:

After 30 years of marriage, they remain ______ to each other. (faithful/reliable)

This weather app is very ______ for daily forecasts. (dependable/trustworthy)

2. 翻译句子:

我们需要一个可靠的供应商来保证产品质量。

这位记者以提供可信的新闻报道而闻名。

3. 近义词替换:

Original: She is a reliable assistant.
Alternative: She is a ______ assistant. (dependable/trustworthy)