1. fair and sensible
公平合理的，合乎情理的
The price seems reasonable for the quality.
以這個品質來說，價格似乎很合理。
She made a reasonable request for more time to complete the project.
她提出了一個合理的請求，希望有更多時間完成專案。
Reasonable Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
reasonable
adjective
快速理解
What does "Reasonable" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Reasonable"?
形容事物合乎情理、公平或適度，不極端。
- 1
合乎情理
EN: fair and sensible
翻譯: 公平且明智的；合乎情理的。
- 2
價格適中
EN: not too expensive
翻譯: 價格不貴的；合理的。
- 3
適度可接受
EN: acceptable and appropriate
翻譯: 可接受的、恰當的。
- 4
有判斷力
EN: showing good judgment
翻譯: 表現出良好判斷力的；通情達理的。
小提醒：注意 'reasonable' 不一定指『非常便宜』，而是指『價格相對於價值是合理的』。
發音（How to Pronounce "Reasonable" in English）
How to pronounce "Reasonable" in English?"Reasonable" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Reasonable" from YouTube Videos
I Work At A Bookstore And Live On $53K/Year In NYC
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“For me, it comes down to three things: I don't have a lot of debt, I have very reasonable rent and I don't spend a lot of money.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Reasonable"?How does "Reasonable" change by context?
2. acceptable or appropriate
可接受的，適當的
We need to find a reasonable solution that works for everyone.
我們需要找到一個對大家都可行的適當解決方案。
It's reasonable to expect some delays during the holiday season.
在假期期間預期會有一些延誤是合理的。
3. not too expensive; fairly priced
不太貴的；價格公道的
The restaurant offers good food at reasonable prices.
這家餐廳以公道的價格提供美味的食物。
We're looking for a reasonable hotel in the city center.
我們正在市中心尋找一家價格合理的飯店。
4. having sound judgment; rational
有判斷力的；理性的
Any reasonable person would agree with that decision.
任何有理性的人都會同意那個決定。
He's a reasonable man who listens to both sides of an argument.
他是個理性的人，會聽取爭論的雙方意見。
5. fairly good, large, etc., but not exceptional
尚可的，還不錯的（但非特別好）
She has a reasonable chance of winning the competition.
她有不錯的機會贏得比賽。
We've made reasonable progress on the report.
我們在報告上取得了尚可的進展。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Reasonable"?How to make natural sentences with "Reasonable"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| reasonable + noun | 合理的 + 名詞 | He made a reasonable offer. (他提出了一個合理的報價。) |
| it is reasonable to + V | 做…是合理的 | It is reasonable to assume he will be late. (假設他會遲到是合理的。) |
| be reasonable about + noun/gerund | 對…持合理/通情達理的態度 | You need to be reasonable about the budget. (你需要對預算持合理的態度。) |
| seem/sound reasonable | 聽起來合理 | Your plan sounds reasonable. (你的計畫聽起來很合理。) |
| within reasonable limits | 在合理的範圍內 | You can decorate the room within reasonable limits. (你可以在合理的範圍內裝飾這個房間。) |
| a reasonable amount/number of + noun | 合理數量的… | We received a reasonable number of applications. (我們收到了合理數量的申請。) |
| at a reasonable price | 以合理的價格 | The car was sold at a reasonable price. (這輛車以合理的價格售出。) |
用法說明
How is "Reasonable" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Reasonable"?
reasonable doing vs reasonable to do
- reasonable doing 這種結構在英語中並不自然。形容詞 "reasonable" 通常不直接修飾動名詞 (V-ing)。
- reasonable to do 是標準且常見的用法，表示「做某事是合理的」。結構為 It is reasonable to + 動詞原形。
- 在非正式口語中，有時會省略 "It is"，直接以 "reasonable to do" 開頭，但這仍是 to + V 的結構。
- 若要表達「某人做某事是合理的」，則使用 It is reasonable for someone to do something。 EN: It is reasonable to ask for more details before signing. 翻譯: 在簽署前要求更多細節是合理的。
EN:It is reasonable for the tenant to request a repair.
翻譯:房客要求維修是合理的。
總結建議
建議統一使用 "It is reasonable to do" 或 "It is reasonable for someone to do" 的結構，避免使用 "reasonable doing"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Reasonable" and similar words?How to choose "Reasonable" vs alternatives?
reasonable vs rational
reasonable 強調合乎常理、公平且不過分；rational 強調基於邏輯、客觀事實或理智思考。
reasonable vs fair
reasonable 側重於不過分、合乎常理；fair 更強調公正、不偏袒且符合規則或標準。
reasonable vs sensible
reasonable 強調合乎邏輯或公平；sensible 強調明智、實用且展現出良好的判斷力。
口語用法
How is "Reasonable" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Reasonable"?
引述
在轉述他人意見或要求時，常用來緩和語氣，表示這並非自己的強硬主張。 EN: She said a reasonable deadline would be the end of next week. 翻譯: 她說一個合理的截止日期會是下週末。
EN:He thinks it's reasonable to ask for more details before signing.
翻譯:他認為在簽署前要求更多細節是合理的。
語氣強調
與否定詞或疑問詞連用，表達對某事物「合理性」的強烈質疑或諷刺。 EN: Is it really reasonable to expect an answer in five minutes? 翻譯: 期望五分鐘內得到回覆真的合理嗎？
EN:That's not a reasonable request at all.
翻譯:那根本就不是一個合理的要求。
停頓填充
在思考如何表達或組織想法時，用作口語中的填充詞，常與「you know」、「I mean」等連用。 EN: We need to find a, you know, reasonable compromise here. 翻譯: 我們需要找到一個，你知道的，合理的折衷方案。
EN:I'm just looking for a, I mean, a reasonable explanation.
翻譯:我只是在找一個，我的意思是，合理的解釋。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面語（如學術論文、法律文件、商業報告）中，應避免將 "reasonable" 用作上述口語中的停頓填充詞或過於鬆散的引述。應直接、明確地陳述主張或引用來源，例如使用 "It is justifiable to..." 或 "A plausible explanation is..." 等更精確的表述。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Reasonable"?What fixed phrases with "Reasonable" should I remember?
reasonable person
adjective + noun
通情達理的人；理性的人
reasonable expectation
adjective + noun
合理的預期
reasonable doubt
adjective + noun
合理懷疑
reasonable amount
adjective + noun
合理的數量；適量
reasonable price
adjective + noun
合理的價格；公道的價錢
reasonable request
adjective + noun
合理的要求
reasonable chance
adjective + noun
合理的機會；相當的可能性
perfectly reasonable
adverb + adjective
完全合理的；非常合情理的
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Reasonable"?Which "Reasonable" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He gave me a reasonable.
✓He gave me a reasonable explanation.
"Reasonable" 是形容詞，不能單獨當作名詞使用。它必須修飾一個名詞，例如 "reason", "price", "person", "explanation" 等。
×He explained it reasonable.
✓He explained it reasonably.
修飾動詞 "explained" 時，應該使用副詞 "reasonably"（合理地），而不是形容詞 "reasonable"。形容詞 "reasonable" 通常用來修飾名詞或放在 be 動詞後面。
×His decision was reasonable, based purely on emotion.
✓His decision was emotional, not reasonable.
"Reasonable" 強調合乎情理、公平或適當，常涉及常識與實用性。"Rational" 則強調基於邏輯、理性思考，與情感相對。雖然有時可互換，但語意重點不同。
×This car is very reasonable. (intending to mean 'cheap')
✓This car is very affordable / good value for money.
"Reasonable" 用於價格時，意思是「公道的」、「不算太貴的」，但不等於「非常便宜」(cheap)。"Cheap" 可能帶有「品質低劣」的負面含義，而 "reasonable" 則強調價格與價值相符。
×He is a non-reasonable person.
✓He is an unreasonable person.
"Reasonable" 的標準否定形式是加上前綴 "un-"，變成 "unreasonable"（不合理的、不講道理的）。"Non-reasonable" 不是標準的英語用法。
×It is reasonable expectation.
✓It is a reasonable expectation.
當 "reasonable" 修飾一個可數名詞單數（如 expectation, request, offer）時，前面必須有冠詞（a/an/the）或所有格（my, your, his 等）。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Reasonable"?What are tense/participle forms of "Reasonable"?