| 单词 | authenticity |
| 释义 | authenticity (once / 2195 pages) n Authenticity is the quality of being genuine or real. You might question the authenticity of your eccentric uncle's photo of a UFO. The word authenticity is the state of something being authentic, or legitimate and true. Authenticity is important when the value of something is dependent on where it came from or how it was made. If you buy a ring said to be worn by Marie Antoinette, you will likely pay a hefty price for it. Before you spend all of that money, you should consult with a historian or experienced jeweler, who will be able to verify its authenticity. WORD FAMILYauthenticity: authenticities+/authentic: authentically, authenticity, inauthentic, unauthentic/inauthentic: inauthentically USAGE EXAMPLESSwann ultimately pulled the manuscript from the sale, and Mexican curators confirmed its authenticity. New York Times(Jan 01, 2017) Cornwell said she needs to spend a lot more time in Richmond to add the authenticity that grounds her thrillers. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) Would Russians believe in their authenticity if they were leaked? Slate(Dec 30, 2016) n undisputed credibility Syn|Hypo|Hyper genuineness, legitimacy real McCoy, real stuff, real thing informal usage attributing authenticity believability, credibility, credibleness the quality of being believable or trustworthy |
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