logical
/ˈlɒdʒɪkl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlɑːdʒɪkl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlä-ji-kəl/ (ame, mw)
logical — 形容詞
- logicalpositive
- more logicalcomparative
- most logicalsuperlative
1. A logical statement, decision, or explanation is based on facts and clear, step-
合乎邏輯
基於事實與理性思考；條理分明的
A logical statement, decision, or explanation is based on facts and clear, step-by-step thinking rather than emotion. A logical person thinks in this way.
The only logical conclusion was that someone had left the window open all night.
唯一合乎邏輯的結論是，有人整晚都讓窗戶開著。
attributive: logical + noun (conclusion)
It is not logical to blame the whole team for one person's mistake.
因為一個人的錯而責怪整個團隊，是不合邏輯的。
pattern: it is logical to + infinitive
Ayana approached the problem in a logical, step-by-step manner.
Ayana 以合乎邏輯、循序漸進的方式處理這個問題。
Faisal's logical explanation helped everyone in the group understand the new rules.
Faisal 合乎邏輯的解釋，幫助小組裡的每個人了解新規則。
Sumin stayed calm and reached a logical decision even under great pressure.
Sumin 即使承受巨大壓力，仍保持冷靜並做出合乎邏輯的決定。
- reasonable
more about fairness and practical sense than strict reasoning; 'a reasonable price' is fair, not necessarily logical
- rational
slightly more formal; emphasises thinking free from emotional influence
- sensible
more practical and down-to-earth; a sensible choice may not follow formal logic but works well in everyday life
- coherent
describes ideas that fit together clearly, without contradictions
- illogical
the direct opposite; not following the rules of reason
- irrational
not based on reason; driven by emotion
文法句型
logical + noun (conclusion, decision, explanation, step)
it is logical to + infinitive
seem / appear / sound logical
用法筆記
Often paired with nouns that name the result of thinking: conclusion, decision, explanation, step, reasoning. When describing a person ('a logical thinker'), the word highlights their general thinking style rather than a single event. The opposite is illogical.