reliable

adj.

1. 可信赖的；可依靠的
   that can be trusted to do sth well; that you can rely on
   1. We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working.
      我们在物色可靠而又勤奋的人。
   2. a reliable friend
      可信赖的朋友
   3. My car's not as reliable as it used to be.
      我的车不像过去那样靠得住了。
2. 真实可信的；可靠的
   that is likely to be correct or true
   1. Our information comes from a reliable source.
      我们的消息来源可靠。
   2. a reliable witness
      可信的目击证人

1. ADJ-GRADED 可靠的;可信赖的
   People or things that are reliable can be trusted to work well or to behave in the way that you want them to.
   1. She was efficient and reliable...
      她办事很有效率，也很可靠。
   2. Japanese cars are so reliable.
      日本产的汽车质量非常可靠。
2. ADJ-GRADED (信息)可靠的，可信的,确凿的
   Information that is reliable or that is from a reliable source is very likely to be correct.
   1. There is no reliable information about civilian casualties...
      关于平民的伤亡还没有确凿的信息。
   2. It's very difficult to give a reliable estimate...
      要给出可靠的估计非常困难。
   3. We have reliable sources.
      我们有可靠的消息来源。

1. Use a reliable method of contraception.
   采用安全的避孕方法。
2. Broadcast news was accurate and reliable but deadly dull
   新闻广播准确可靠但却非常枯燥。
3. You have to demonstrate that you are reliable
   你得证明自己是靠得住的。
4. Richard Dorrington was, in their eyes, a very sensible and reliable man
   在他们眼中，理查德·多林顿是个非常可靠的明白人。
5. When necessary, instinct is the most reliable resource you can fall back on.
   必要时，最保险的办法就是凭直觉判断。
6. Good old Harry. Reliable to the end
   亲爱的哈里。永远值得信赖。
7. I know she's honest and reliable.
   我知道她诚实可靠。
8. He was a sound businessman, totally reliable and incorruptible.
   他是个正直的商人，完全可靠，不会被收买。
9. Trains are reliable, cheap and best for long-distance journeys.
   火车安全可靠、费用低廉，最适宜长途旅行。
10. Civil aircraft engines must be quiet, non-polluting, reliable and long-lasting.
    民用飞机的发动机必须静音、无污染、可靠、耐用。
11. He does not look the most reliable of animals
    它看上去不像是最可信赖的动物。
12. Both of them, I may say, are thoroughly reliable men.
    可以说，他俩都是绝对可靠的人。
13. I have been convinced that the print media are more accurate and more reliable than television.
    我已经确信印刷媒体比电视更准确、更可靠。
14. She was efficient and reliable
    她办事很有效率，也很可靠。
15. Japanese cars are so reliable.
    日本产的汽车质量非常可靠。
16. There is no reliable information about civilian casualties
    关于平民的伤亡还没有确凿的信息。
17. It's very difficult to give a reliable estimate
    要给出可靠的估计非常困难。
18. We have reliable sources.
    我们有可靠的消息来源。
19. There are no reliable statistics for the number of deaths in the battle.
    关于阵亡人数没有可靠的统计数字。
20. He was a reliable, unambitious officer who did as he was told.
    他是一个可靠的无欲无求的军官，唯命是从。
21. Public tip-offs have proven more reliable than before.
    群众举报比以往更加可靠。
22. It is difficult to obtain reliable evidence.
    这很难取得可靠的凭据。
23. The witness is unbiased and so reliable.
    那个证人没有偏见，因而是可靠的。
24. I'm afraid the information is not reliable.
    消息恐不可靠。
25. Is the news really reliable?
    这个消息果真可靠吗？
26. Do you think she's reliable?
    你看她这个人可靠吗？
27. Judging by the ordinary standards, he was reliable.
    用一般标准来衡量，他是可信赖的。
28. He is a man to be relied upon.; He is reliable.
    他这人靠得住。
29. The news is reliable.
    这消息靠得住。
30. Statistical analysis is a means of arriving at a fairly reliable forecast.
    统计分析是一种相当可靠的预测方法。

  faithful loyal reliable trusty【导航词义：忠实的】

  faithful adj. 忠实的，忠贞的

〔辨析〕指对某人、政党、信念等忠诚的，通常作定语；也指在爱情上忠贞不二的。

  loyal adj. 忠诚的，忠实的

〔辨析〕指忠于朋友、国家、原则等并一直对其加以支持的。

  reliable adj. 可靠的

〔辨析〕指某人或某事物可以信赖、依靠的。

  trusty adj. 〈旧〉忠实可靠的

〔辨析〕指武器、车辆、宠物等长期以来一直可以信赖的，通常作定语，常为幽默用法。

adj

1. worthy of reliance or trust
   1. a reliable source of information
   2. a dependable worker

   Synonym:    dependable

2. conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
   1. an authentic account by an eyewitness
   2. reliable information

   Synonym:    authentic

3. worthy of being depended on
   1. a dependable worker
   2. an honest working stiff
   3. a reliable sourcSFLe of information
   4. he was true to his word
   5. I would be true for there are those who trust me

   Synonym:    dependablehonesttrue(p)