credibility

UK //ˌkred.əˈbɪl.ə.ti//US //ˌkred.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i//

词源

源自拉丁语 'credibilitas'，由 'credere'（意为“相信”）和 '-bility'（表示能力或性质的后缀）组成。

❶ 可信度或可靠性，指某人或某事被他人相信的程度，通常基于其过往表现或证据支持。

“The scientist's credibility was damaged after the research scandal.”

（这位科学家的可信度在研究丑闻后受到了损害。）

“A journalist must maintain credibility by reporting facts accurately.”

（记者必须通过准确报道事实来保持可信度。）

同义词:trustworthiness, reliability, integrity

lose credibility — 失去可信度，通常由于行为或言论的不一致或不可靠导致他人不再信任。

“Politicians often lose credibility when they break their promises.”

（政治家在违背承诺时往往会失去可信度。）

gain credibility — 获得可信度，通过持续可靠的表现或行为赢得他人的信任。

“The new company gained credibility by delivering high-quality products on time.”

（这家新公司通过按时交付高质量产品获得了可信度。）