dependable
UK/di'pendәbl/US
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Definitions
adj.
Able to be relied on; consistently trustworthy
可靠的，靠得住的，值得信赖的
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddepend (rely on) + -able (able to be) = able to be depended on. A dependable person or thing is steady enough that you can safely hang your trust on it. Note: it means 'worthy of being relied on,' not 'tending to depend.'
Root depend still carries 5 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.dependable friend可靠的朋友
- 2.dependable worker可靠的员工
- 3.dependable source可靠的来源
- 4.highly dependable极为可靠
Example Sentences
- 1.
He's the most dependable colleague on the team.
- 2.
We need a dependable car for the long commute.
- 3.
Her dependable nature makes her easy to trust.
Easily Confused
dependable vs reliable — Near-synonyms; both mean 'can be counted on.' reliable is the broader, more common word and applies freely to people, machines, and data. dependable leans slightly toward people and steadiness of character (a dependable friend). When in doubt, reliable is safe.