① rational側(cè)重指有思考、評判、推斷的能力,或指事物合乎道理,強調(diào)理性的重要性而不強調(diào)經(jīng)驗。
Even a mad man has his rational moments. 甚至瘋子也有神志清楚的時候。
② reasonable多用指人說話辦事講道理,公平合理。
This restaurant charges reasonable prices. 這家餐館要價公道。
There is no denying that this is a reasonable demand. 不可否認(rèn),這是個合理要求。
③ sensible指人善用常識,明白事理,辦事周到或指事物符合實際,切實可行。
She is too sensible to accept a ride from strangers. 她很明智,任何陌生人邀她搭汽車她都不接受。