1. able to be believed or trusted
可信的，可靠的
The witness gave a credible account of the accident.
目擊者對事故的描述相當可信。
We need credible evidence before making a decision.
我們在做決定前需要可靠的證據。
Credible Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
credible
adjective
快速理解
What does "Credible" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Credible"?
形容事物或人值得信賴、可靠，或具有說服力。
- 1
可信的
EN: able to be believed; trustworthy.
翻譯: 能夠被相信的；值得信賴的。
- 2
可靠的
EN: convincing and able to be relied on.
翻譯: 有說服力且可以依靠的。
- 3
具說服力的
EN: capable of persuading people that something will happen or be successful.
翻譯: 能夠說服人們某事將會發生或成功的。
小提醒：注意與「creditable」（值得稱讚的）發音相似但意思不同，不要混淆。
發音（How to Pronounce "Credible" in English）
How to pronounce "Credible" in English?"Credible" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Credible" from YouTube Videos
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“As a non-Arabic speaker, as someone who was looking from the outside, from Dublin, Twitter lists and lists of good sources people we could establish were credible were really important.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Credible"?How does "Credible" change by context?
2. convincing and likely to be effective
有說服力的，可能有效的
The government must present a credible plan to tackle inflation.
政府必須提出一個有說服力的計劃來應對通貨膨脹。
He is a credible candidate for the leadership position.
他是領導職位一個可能有效的人選。
3. having a good reputation and deserving respect
聲譽良好的，值得尊敬的
She is a highly credible expert in her field.
她是該領域一位聲譽卓著的專家。
The newspaper lost its status as a credible source of information.
這家報紙失去了其作為可靠資訊來源的地位。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Credible"?How to make natural sentences with "Credible"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| credible + noun | 可信的 + 名詞 | The witness gave a credible account of the event. (證人對事件給出了可信的描述。) |
| credible + to + verb | 對...來說可信的 | This source is credible to cite in your research. (這個來源在你的研究中引用是可信的。) |
| It is credible that + clause | ...是可信的 | It is credible that the new evidence will change the verdict. (新證據將改變判決是可信的。) |
| sound/look/seem credible | 聽起來/看起來/似乎可信 | His explanation sounds credible, but we need proof. (他的解釋聽起來可信，但我們需要證據。) |
| highly/entirely credible | 高度/完全可信的 | The journalist has a highly credible reputation. (這位記者擁有高度可信的聲譽。) |
| make + noun + credible | 使...變得可信 | The detailed data makes his theory more credible. (詳細的數據使他的理論更為可信。) |
用法說明
How is "Credible" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Credible"?
credible vs. creditable
- credible 主要形容事物（如說法、證據、來源）本身「可信的、可靠的」，強調其真實性或說服力。
- creditable 則形容表現、成就或行為「值得稱讚的、帶來榮譽的」，強調其正面價值或帶來的良好聲譽。
- 雖然兩者都與「信任」或「名譽」相關，但焦點不同：credible 關乎「是否相信」，creditable 關乎「是否值得讚揚」。
對比範例： EN: The witness provided a credible account of the event. 翻譯: 證人對事件提供了可信的說法。
EN:She gave a creditable performance in her first major tournament.
翻譯:她在首次參加的重大賽事中表現值得稱讚。
總結建議
使用時請根據想表達的是「可信度」還是「值得讚賞」來選擇 credible 或 creditable。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Credible" and similar words?How to choose "Credible" vs alternatives?
credible vs creditable
「credible」指可信的、可靠的，強調資訊或來源值得信賴；「creditable」指值得稱讚的、帶來榮譽的，強調表現或行為值得肯定。
credible vs plausible
「credible」強調基於證據或聲譽而值得信賴；「plausible」僅指聽起來合理、似乎可能為真，但不一定經過驗證。
credible vs reliable
「credible」側重於資訊、故事或人的可信度與真實性；「reliable」側重於人或事物在性能、一致性上的可靠與值得依賴。
口語用法
How is "Credible" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Credible"?
引述
在對話中，常用來引述或轉述他人認為可信的說法。 EN: He’s not credible—everyone knows he exaggerates. 翻譯: 他不可信，大家都知道他會誇大其詞。
EN:She seems credible, so I’m inclined to believe her version of events.
翻譯:她看起來很可信，所以我比較傾向相信她對事件的說法。
語氣強調
常與「足夠」、「非常」等副詞連用，以加強或削弱可信度。 EN: That’s just not a credible excuse for being late again. 翻譯: 那根本不能當作再次遲到的可信理由。
EN:Is their story even remotely credible?
翻譯:他們的故事有一丁點可信嗎？
停頓填充
在思考或組織論點時，用作填充詞，帶出對可信度的評估。 EN: Well, credible… I suppose you could call it that, but I have my doubts. 翻譯: 嗯，可信嘛…我想你可以這麼說，但我有所保留。
EN:Credible? Hmm, I’m not entirely convinced yet.
翻譯:可信嗎？嗯，我還沒有完全被說服。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將「credible」用作口語中的停頓填充詞，並確保其修飾的對象（如來源、證據、理論）明確無歧義。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Credible"?What fixed phrases with "Credible" should I remember?
credible source
adjective + noun
可靠的來源
credible witness
adjective + noun
可信的證人
credible threat
adjective + noun
可信的威脅
credible evidence
adjective + noun
可信的證據
credible claim
adjective + noun
可信的主張
credible alternative
adjective + noun
可信的替代方案
credible explanation
adjective + noun
可信的解釋
credible account
adjective + noun
可信的敘述
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Credible"?Which "Credible" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×His story is very credible for me.
✓His story seems very credible to me.
形容詞 "credible" 通常與 "to" 連用，表示「對某人來說可信」，而非使用 "for"。
×He is a credible person.
✓He is a credible witness / source / expert.
"Credible" 通常用於描述資訊、故事、證據、來源或發言者（如證人、專家）的可信度，而非直接用於泛指一個人的整體品格。更自然的用法是指出其可信賴的具體角色或其所提供的東西。
×I credible his explanation.
✓I find his explanation credible. / I believe his explanation.
"Credible" 是形容詞，不能直接當動詞使用。正確的用法是將其與 "find"、"seem"、"be" 等動詞連用，或使用動詞 "believe"。
×His plan is credible to succeed.
✓His plan is credible. / His plan is likely to succeed.
"Credible" 意為「可信的、可靠的」，強調可信度與真實性，而非成功的可能性。表達「可能成功」應使用 "likely to succeed" 或 "plausible"。
×She gave a very credible speech.
✓She gave a very convincing / persuasive speech.
雖然 "credible" 和 "convincing" 有關聯，但 "credible" 更側重於「可信賴、真實可靠」，常用於描述來源、證據或資訊。描述演講、論點「有說服力、令人信服」時，使用 "convincing" 或 "persuasive" 更為精確自然。
詞形變化
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