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.
例文
1. You can improve your chances of profit by sensible planning.
合理的な計画を通じて利益の機会を高めることができます。
2.Richard Dorrington was，in their eyes，a very sensible and reliable man.
彼らの目には、リチャード?ドーリントンは非常に信頼できる理解者だ。
3.His advice was always sensible and his energy unbounded.
彼のアドバイスはいつも賢明で、彼の精力は永遠に使いきれないようだ。
4.Their ideas seem to be far more down to earth and sensible .