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Credence N Uncount Theory Story 英[ˈkri:Dns 美[ˈkridns N.相信(传言);凭证;餐具柜;[宗]祭器台 理论或故事的)可信性,真实性

单词 credence
音标
英[ˈkri:dns] 美[ˈkridns]
解释
n.相信(传言);凭证;餐具柜;[宗]祭器台;
例句

N-UNCOUNT
(理论或故事的)可信性,真实性
If something lends or gives credence to a theory or story, it makes it easier to believe.
例:Good studies are needed to lend credence to the notion that genuine progress can be made in this important field.需要进行认真的研究,以让人们相信在这一重要领域可以取得真正的进展。

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信任;相信
If you give credence to a theory or story, you believe it.
例:You're surely not giving any credence to this story of Hythe's?你肯定不会相信海斯的说法吧?
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