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believability

/bih-leev/US // bɪˈliv //UK // (bɪˈliːv) //

可信度,可信性,信任度,信心

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Definitions

v.无主动词 verb
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    be·lieved, be·liev·ing.

    • : to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so: Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    be·lieved, be·liev·ing.

    • : to have confidence or faith in the truth of; give credence to.
    • : to have confidence in the assertions of.
    • : to have a conviction that is, has been, or will be engaged in a given action or involved in a given situation: The fugitive is believed to be headed for the Mexican border.
    • : to suppose or assume; understand: I believe that he has left town.
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    • : believe in, to be persuaded of the truth or existence of: to believe in Zoroastrianism; to believe in ghosts.to have faith in the reliability, honesty, benevolence, etc., of: I can help only if you believe in me.

Phrases

  • believe it or not
  • believe one's ears
  • lead one to believe
  • make believe
  • you'd better believe it

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • We believe that by keeping insects in the classroom, young children have a chance to learn more about these animals.

  • I believe the localities’ narrow regulation of a harmful medical practice affecting vulnerable minors falls within the narrow band of permissibility.

  • It’s hard to watch, but it’s one of the best portrayals I’ve seen, and believe you me, I’ve been watching for them.

  • I got my first one in May 2014 and couldn’t believe I hadn’t made the investment previously.

  • There is no bigger crisis for media, politics and society than the growing number of people who do not believe facts and verifiable figures.

  • But the raw believability of, say, Magnum photography has been done for.

  • There are many possibilities, with varying degrees of believability.

  • He does so with such conviction that, unless one knows the truth, his delivery mandates believability.

  • Experiences of unlove are to them unbelievable and point, fundamentally and finally, to the necessity and believability of love.