| 单词 | credence |
| 释义 | credence (kriːdəns ) 1. uncountable noun If something lends or gives credence to a theory or story, it makes it easier to believe. [formal] Studies are needed to lend credence to the notion that genuine progress can be made. [+ to] Synonyms: credibility, credit, plausibility, believability 2. uncountable noun If you give credence to a theory or story, you believe it. [formal] You're surely not giving any credence to this story of Hythe's? [+ to] Collocations: give credence to Sky have fought an uphill battle to give credence to their position atop the ethical high ground. Times, Sunday Times Bitcoin investors believe that such a launch would give credence to the broader digital currency market, in which bitcoin remains the most popular by far. Times, Sunday Times Just to have somebody listen, to give credence to my feelings, was an immense relief. Times, Sunday Times Pulsating encounters such as this give credence to the suggestion that it might just be the best league in the world. Times, Sunday Times This involves role-play, with pupils playing the part of witnesses to give credence to an advocate's performance. Times, Sunday Times She still needs to fully test this theory, but other recent research seems to lend credence to her idea. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They lend credence to the idea that at least some players care about a club, as fans do. Times, Sunday Times But they will still lend credence to the assertion that property values could appreciate. Times, Sunday Times The past few seasons lend credence to that, but longer-term studies expose it as a myth. Times, Sunday Times The opposition used such incidents to lend credence to their casteist motive accusation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 信任 Japanese: 信用 |
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