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trustworthiness

UK //ˈtrʌstˌwɜːðiˌnəs//US //ˈtrʌstˌwɜːrðiˌnəs//

词源

由中古英语 'trustworthy'(值得信赖的)加名词后缀 '-ness' 构成,最早可追溯至14世纪。

noun

❶ 指一个人或事物值得信赖的品质,表现为诚实、可靠和言行一致,是建立长期关系的重要基础。

“Her trustworthiness made her the perfect candidate for handling confidential documents.”

(她的可信赖性使她成为处理机密文件的理想人选。)

“The company's trustworthiness is reflected in its long-standing reputation.”

(这家公司的可信赖性体现在其长期的良好声誉上。)

同义词:reliability, dependability, integrity

常见短语

earn trustworthiness — 通过持续可靠的行为逐渐获得他人的信任,通常需要时间和实际行动证明。

“He earned his trustworthiness by always keeping his promises.”

(他通过始终信守承诺赢得了人们的信任。)