believability
/bə-ˌlē-və-ˈbi-lə-tē bē-/ (ame, mw)
believability — 名詞
1. the quality that makes something seem true, real, or honest enough for people to
可信度
讓人相信或覺得真實的特性
the quality that makes something seem true, real, or honest enough for people to accept it
The jury questioned the believability of the witness's story.
陪審團對證人說詞的可信度提出了質疑。
questioned the believability of
Omar's excuse for arriving late had almost no believability.
Omar 為遲到所做的解釋幾乎沒有任何可信度。
Critics praised the film for the emotional believability of its main character.
影評人稱讚這部電影在主角情感上的可信度。
A good writer checks every small detail to protect the believability of the story.
好的作家會檢查每個小細節，以保護故事的可信度。
The believability of the scientific claim depends on the quality of the evidence.
這項科學主張的可信度取決於證據的品質。
- credibility
more common than believability; often used for people, institutions, or claims
- plausibility
focuses on logical reasonableness rather than general trust or honesty
- trustworthiness
stronger emphasis on reliability and honesty, mainly for people
- implausibility
suggests something lacks logical soundness
文法句型
the [noun] of [noun phrase]
[possessive] [noun]
用法筆記
Frequently found in contexts involving evidence, explanations, artistic works, and personal accounts. Often paired with verbs like question, undermine, damage, or strengthen.