571 rational,reasonable和sensible
① rational侧重指有思考、评判、推断的能力,或指事物合乎道理,强调理性的重要性而不强调经验。
Even a mad man has his rational moments. 甚至疯子也有神志清楚的时候。
② reasonable多用指人说话办事讲道理,公平合理。
This restaurant charges reasonable prices. 这家餐馆要价公道。
There is no denying that this is a reasonable demand. 不可否认,这是个合理要求。
③ sensible指人善用常识,明白事理,办事周到或指事物符合实际,切实可行。
She is too sensible to accept a ride from strangers. 她很明智,任何陌生人邀她搭汽车她都不接受。