late 14c., "capable of sensation or feeling;" also "capable of being sensed or felt, perceptible to the senses," hence "easily understood; logical, reasonable," from Late Latin sensibilis "having feeling, perceptible by the senses," from sensus, past participle of sentire "perceive, feel" (see sense (n.)). Of persons, "aware, cognizant (of something)" early 15c.; "having good sense, capable of reasoning, discerning, clever," mid-15c. Of clothes, shoes, etc., "practical rather than fashionable" it is attested from 1855.
Other Middle English senses included "susceptible to injury or pain" (early 15c., now gone with sensitive); "worldly, temporal, outward" (c. 1400); "carnal, unspiritual" (early 15c., now gone with sensual). Related: Sensibleness.
双语例句
1. You can improve your chances of profit by sensible planning.
你可以通过合理计划来提高盈利的机会。
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2. Richard Dorrington was, in their eyes, a very sensible and reliable man.
在他们眼中，理查德·多林顿是个非常可靠的明白人。
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3. His advice was always sensible and his energy unbounded.
他的建议总是很明智，他的精力似乎永远也用不完。
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4. Their ideas seem to be far more down to earth and sensible.
