sensible

分別のある、賢明な

物事を冷静に考え、その状況で最善の選択ができる。

やさしい英語で： Able to think clearly and choose what is best in a situation.

• Anna is a sensible person.
• Ask someone sensible for advice.
• He was sensible enough to wait.

使い方： sensible enough to do something (She was sensible enough to ask for help.)

類義語： reasonable, level-headed, wise

反対語： foolish

よく使う表現： sensible person, sensible adult, sensible child, sensible advice

賢明な、妥当な

状況に合っていて、うまくいくと考えられる。

やさしい英語で： Suitable and likely to work well in the situation.

• That is a sensible plan.
• Taking a taxi seemed sensible.
• Would it be sensible to leave early?

使い方： it is sensible to do something (It is sensible to book ahead.)

類義語： reasonable, wise, practical

反対語： foolish

よく使う表現： sensible idea, sensible decision, sensible approach

実用的な

服や靴などが、見た目より使いやすさや快適さを重視している。

やさしい英語で： Useful and comfortable, especially when appearance is less important.

• Wear sensible shoes for the walk.
• She packed sensible clothes for camping.
• These boots are sensible for wet weather.

類義語： practical

反対語： impractical

よく使う表現： sensible shoes, sensible clothes, sensible footwear