credibility
noun
ˌkredɪəˈbɪlɪəti
noun
1
the
quality
of
deserving
to
be
believed
and
trusted
可靠性; 可信度
damage/undermine
sb’s
credibility
(as
sth)
The
scandal
has
damaged
his
credibility
as
a
leader.
这桩丑闻损害了他作为领袖的可信度。
[+
of
]
There
are
serious
questions
about
the
credibility
of
these
reports.
这些报告的可靠性有很大的疑问。
gain/lose
credibility
Predictions
of
economic
recovery
have
now
lost
all
credibility.
经济复苏的预言现在已完全不可信。
2
credibility gap
the
difference
between
what
someone
says
and
what
they
do
信用差距〔指言行不一致〕
a
credibility
gap
between
the
Government’s
promises
and
their
achievements
政府的承诺和所兑现事项之间的信用差距