Tra từ reliable - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

re·li·able AW BrE [rɪˈlaɪəbl] NAmE [rɪˈlaɪəbl] adjective
1. that can be trusted to do sth well; that you can rely on
Syn: ↑dependable
•We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working.
•a reliable friend
•My car's not as reliable as it used to be.
2. that is likely to be correct or true
•Our information comes from a reliable source.
•a reliable witness
•How reliable are the local weather forecasts?
•These tests are a reliable indicator of future performance.
Opp: ↑unreliable
Derived Words: ↑reliability ▪ ↑reliably

Thesaurus:
reliable [reliability reliable reliably] adj.
1. (often approving)
•We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working.
responsible • • trustworthy • • dedicated • • committed • • loyal • • faithful • • true • • staunch • • trusted •
Opp: unreliable
a reliable/trustworthy/loyal/faithful/true/staunch/trusted friend
a reliable/committed/loyal/faithful/staunch supporter
reliable/trustworthy/dedicated/committed/loyal staff
2.
•These tests are a reliable indicator for future performance.
authoritative • • accurate • • verifiable • • factual • • authentic •
Opp: unreliable
a/an reliable/authoritative/accurate/factual/authentic account (of sth)
reliable/authoritative/accurate/verifiable/factual information
reliable/authoritative/verifiable/factual evidence
a/an reliable/authoritative/verifiable/authentic source (of information)

Example Bank:
•It has a highly reliable control system.
•These measurements are reliable enough for most purposes.
•This statement is not reliable as evidence.
•He was a very reliable and honest man who would never betray anyone.
•My car's not as reliable as it used to be.
•Prosecution lawyers tried to show that she was not a reliable witness.
•There is no reliable supply of electricity or running water.