credits
credits — 名詞
1. public praise or positive attention that someone receives because of something t
讚揚；功勞
因完成某事而獲肯定
public praise or positive attention that someone receives because of something they did or helped to do.
Amara received full credit for organizing the school's charity fundraiser.
Amara 因為籌辦學校的慈善募款活動而獲得完全的讚揚。
receive credit for + noun
The chef gave credit to her whole team for the restaurant's award.
這位主廚將餐廳獲獎的功勞歸給她的整個團隊。
Kwame took all the credit for the project, even though everyone helped.
Kwame 把這個專案的功勞全攬在自己身上，儘管每個人都出了力。
Nobody gave the designer any credit for the new logo.
沒有人因為那個新商標的設計而稱讚這位設計師。
When the film won the prize, the director deserved most of the credit.
這部電影獲獎時，大部分功勞應該歸給導演。
- praise
more emotional and direct than 'credit'; often spoken aloud
- recognition
more formal; often used in official or written contexts
- acknowledgment
slightly more formal; suggests a public or official statement
- blame
assigning responsibility for something negative rather than positive
文法句型
credit for + noun/gerund
get/take/receive/deserve credit
give credit to someone
用法筆記
Often used with prepositions 'for' (to specify what is being recognized) or 'to' (to specify who deserves recognition). The negative form 'take credit for' can imply someone claimed recognition they did not earn.
常見錯誤
2. a unit that a student receives for completing a course, used to measure progress
學分
完成課程的學分單位
a unit that a student receives for completing a course, used to measure progress toward a degree or certificate.
Wei earned fifteen credits in his first year at university.
Wei 在大學第一年拿到了十五個學分。
earn + number + credits
This biology course is worth four credits toward a science degree.
這門生物課相當於四個理科學分。
Kenji transferred his credits from a community college to a state university.
Kenji 把他從社區大學修的學分轉到了一所州立大學。
Students need at least one hundred twenty credits to graduate.
學生至少需要修滿一百二十個學分才能畢業。
The history class gives three credits for one semester of study.
這門歷史課修一學期可獲得三個學分。
- credit hour
more specific term for the time-based measure behind a credit
- unit
used in some educational systems as a synonym for credit
文法句型
earn/get/receive + number + credits
credit + in/toward + subject/degree
用法筆記
Predominantly used in North American education systems. In British English, 'modules' or 'units' are more common. Credits are typically measured in semester or quarter hours.
常見錯誤
3. the quality of having a good name or being respected, especially as a result of
信譽；榮譽
良好的名聲或信譽
the quality of having a good name or being respected, especially as a result of honest or admirable behavior.
The young athlete is a credit to her school and her family.
這位年輕運動員為她的學校和家人帶來了榮譽。
be a credit to + group/institution
To his credit, Diego admitted the mistake and apologized immediately.
值得肯定的是，Diego 立刻就承認了錯誤並道歉。
The volunteer group's hard work brought credit to the whole neighbourhood.
這個志工團體的辛勤工作為整個社區贏得了信譽。
It is to the company's credit that it treats its workers fairly.
這家公司對員工公平對待，這是值得讚許的。
A person of good credit keeps their promises and acts honestly.
一個有好信譽的人會信守承諾，行事誠實。
- honor
more formal than 'credit'; suggests a higher level of moral respect
- esteem
refers more to the feeling of respect others hold, rather than the quality itself
- reputation
broader term; can be positive or negative, while 'credit' is always positive
文法句型
be a credit to + noun phrase
to someone's credit
用法筆記
The fixed phrase 'to someone's credit' introduces a positive fact about a person. 'Be a credit to' expresses that someone's behavior brings honor to a group they belong to.
常見錯誤
4. an arrangement that lets a person or business receive money, goods, or services
信用；信貸
延後付款的借貸安排
an arrangement that lets a person or business receive money, goods, or services now and pay for them later, often with extra charges such as interest.
Nora bought the furniture on credit and paid it off over six months.
Nora 用分期付款的方式買了家具，六個月內付清。
buy on credit
The bank approved a line of credit for the small bakery.
銀行核准了這家小麵包店的信用額度。
Mr. Chen's credit history showed that he always paid his bills on time.
Mr. Chen 的信用紀錄顯示他總是按時繳款。
Using a credit card can help you build a good credit score.
使用信用卡可以幫助你建立良好的信用評分。
The car dealer offered zero percent credit for the first twelve months.
這家汽車經銷商提供前十二個月零利率信貸。
- cash
payment made immediately rather than later; opposite of 'on credit'
文法句型
on credit
buy/purchase on credit
line of credit
credit card
用法筆記
'On credit' is a fixed phrase meaning 'with an agreement to pay later'. 'Credit' in the context of 'credit score' or 'credit history' refers to a person's financial reputation for repaying debts.
常見錯誤
5. the acceptance that a statement, story, or piece of information is true or can b
相信；採信
對某事真實性的信任
the acceptance that a statement, story, or piece of information is true or can be relied on.
The judge gave no credit to the witness's unlikely account of events.
法官對證人那難以置信的事件描述不予採信。
give no credit to + statement (formal)
Layla found it hard to lend credit to rumours that had no evidence.
Layla 覺得很難相信那些毫無根據的謠言。
Historians give little credit to the story that the king escaped.
歷史學家對國王逃脫的說法幾乎不予採信。
The new study lends credit to the theory that exercise improves memory.
這項新研究支持了運動能改善記憶的理論。
Without proof, the committee refused to place any credit in the report.
在缺乏證據的情況下，委員會拒絕相信這份報告。
- doubt
the refusal to believe something is true
文法句型
give credit to + statement/belief
lend credit to
用法筆記
This sense is primarily found in formal or literary English. It is less common in everyday conversation, where 'believe' or 'trust' are preferred. The verb phrase 'lend credit to' is a fixed expression meaning 'make something seem more believable'.
常見錯誤
6. a record in a financial account that shows money added, received, or owed, usual
貸方；貸項
帳戶右方的收入紀錄
a record in a financial account that shows money added, received, or owed, usually entered on the right-hand side.
The accountant posted a credit of five hundred dollars to the client's account.
會計將一筆五百美元的貸項記入客戶的帳戶。
post a credit to + account
Every deposit appears as a credit on the bank statement.
每一筆存款在銀行對帳單上都會顯示為貸項。
Interest payments show up as small credits each month in a savings account.
利息每個月以小額貸項的形式出現在儲蓄帳戶上。
The error was fixed by adding a credit to the customer's invoice.
錯誤已透過在客戶帳單上加計一筆貸方金額來修正。
A credit increases the balance in a liability account.
貸項會增加負債帳戶的餘額。
- debit
the opposite side of an account entry — on the left side
文法句型
credit + to + account
enter/post a credit
用法筆記
In double-entry bookkeeping, a debit entry is on the left and a credit entry is on the right. Whether a credit increases or decreases an account depends on the type of account (asset, liability, revenue, etc.).
常見錯誤
❌ 'Please credit the amount to my account.' (This is the verb form.) — This sense is the noun: 'Please enter a credit to my account.' Note the different word class.
7. an amount of money that can be subtracted from the total tax a person or busines
減免額；抵免
可從應付稅款扣除的金額
an amount of money that can be subtracted from the total tax a person or business owes to the government.
Families can claim a tax credit for each child they support.
有小孩的家庭可以為每個孩子申報稅額減免。
claim a tax credit for
The government introduced a new credit for homeowners who install solar panels.
政府為安裝太陽能板的屋主推出了新的稅額抵免。
If you paid too much tax, you may receive a credit on your next return.
如果你繳了太多稅，下一期申報時可能會獲得抵免。
Small businesses got a credit for hiring workers from disadvantaged areas.
小型企業因僱用弱勢地區的勞工而獲得稅額減免。
Eligible students can apply for an education credit when they file their taxes.
符合條件的學生可以在報稅時申請教育抵免。
- tax bill
the amount owed, of which a credit reduces the total
文法句型
tax credit
credit against + tax
claim a credit
用法筆記
A tax credit directly reduces the amount of tax owed (dollar for dollar), which is different from a tax deduction (which reduces the amount of income subject to tax). Commonly paired with specific qualifying purposes: childcare, education, energy efficiency.
常見錯誤
credits — 動詞
1. to say or believe that someone is responsible for a good achievement, or that so
歸功；歸於
將成就歸功於某人
to say or believe that someone is responsible for a good achievement, or that someone has a particular quality.
Sunita is credited with inventing a device that purifies water using sunlight.
這項利用太陽光淨水裝置的發明歸功於 Sunita。
be credited with + gerund (achievement)
Historians credit the ancient Egyptians with developing the first writing system.
歷史學家將最早文字系統的發展歸功於古埃及人。
The discovery of penicillin is credited to Alexander Fleming.
盤尼西林的發現被歸功於 Alexander Fleming。
The coach credited the team's victory to their hard work before the match.
教練將球隊的勝利歸功於他們賽前的努力訓練。
Many people credit Fatima with the idea of starting a community garden.
許多人將創立社區花園的點子歸功於 Fatima。
文法句型
credit + someone + with + noun/gerund
be credited with + noun/gerund
credit + something + to + someone
用法筆記
Two patterns exist: 'credit A with B' (A is the person, B is the achievement) and 'credit B to A' (B is the achievement, A is the person). The passive form 'be credited with' is very common in formal and journalistic writing.
常見錯誤
2. to record an amount of money as added to a bank account, bill, or financial reco
記入貸方
將款項記入帳戶
to record an amount of money as added to a bank account, bill, or financial record.
The bank credited two hundred dollars to my savings account this morning.
銀行今天早上將兩百美元記入我的儲蓄帳戶貸方。
credit + amount + to + account
Amir's account was credited with the refund after he returned the shoes.
Amir 退鞋後，退款被記入他的帳戶貸方。
The store credited my credit card for the returned items.
商店將退貨金額記入我的信用卡貸方。
Please credit the payment to invoice number 4098.
請將這筆款項記入編號 4098 的發票貸方。
The travel agency credited five thousand bonus points to his frequent flyer account.
旅行社將五千點獎勵點數記入他的飛行常客帳戶貸方。
文法句型
credit + amount + to + account/person
credit + account + with + amount
用法筆記
Two common patterns: 'credit something to someone/something' (the amount goes to the recipient) or 'credit someone/something with something' (the recipient is mentioned first). Both are interchangeable.
常見錯誤
3. to accept that something is true or real, especially when it is surprising or ha
相信
接受某事為真（正式用語）
to accept that something is true or real, especially when it is surprising or hard to believe.
Pedro could scarcely credit the news that his team had won the championship.
Pedro 幾乎不敢相信他的球隊贏得了冠軍的消息。
scarcely credit + news (formal disbelief)
I find it hard to credit the excuse he gave for being late.
我覺得他很難讓人相信他遲到時給的藉口。
The teacher would not credit the student's claim that the dog ate his homework.
老師不相信學生說作業被狗吃掉的說法。
Few people credited the rumour that the old library would be closed.
幾乎沒有人相信那棟舊圖書館即將關閉的謠言。
Chinua could hardly credit what he saw when he opened the ancient chest.
Chinua 幾乎不敢相信他打開古舊箱子時所看到的一切。
- doubt
to question or not accept something as true
文法句型
credit + noun phrase
credit + that-clause (rare)
hardly/scarcely credit + noun phrase
用法筆記
This verb sense is formal and often appears with 'can/could scarcely', 'can/could hardly', or 'would not' to express disbelief. In everyday conversation, 'believe' is much more common.
常見錯誤
4. to allow a customer to receive goods or services now and pay for them at a later
賒帳
允許客戶延後付款
to allow a customer to receive goods or services now and pay for them at a later date.
The supplier agreed to credit the restaurant for the kitchen equipment.
供應商同意讓這家餐廳賒帳購買廚房設備。
credit + someone + for + goods
Most furniture stores will credit customers who have a steady income.
大多數家具店會讓收入穩定的顧客賒帳。
Wholesalers often credit small shops so they can stock their shelves.
批發商經常讓小店賒帳，以便他們能進貨上架。
The hardware store credited the construction company for all the building materials.
五金行賒帳給這家建築公司，讓其購買所有建材。
Online retailers rarely credit new businesses without a credit check.
線上零售商在未進行信用調查前，很少讓新客戶賒帳。
- demand cash
insisting on immediate payment rather than allowing credit
文法句型
credit + someone + with + goods
credit + someone (as recipient of deferred payment)
用法筆記
This sense is used in commercial contexts between businesses or between a business and its customers. The customer is the object of the verb ('credit someone'), while the goods or services are specified with 'for' or 'with'.
常見錯誤
5. to add to the good reputation of a person, group, or organisation through admira
增光；爭光
透過好行為提升聲譽
to add to the good reputation of a person, group, or organisation through admirable actions.
The students' charity work credits the entire school.
學生們的慈善工作為整所學校增光。
action + credits + institution
Yuki's bravery in the emergency credited the fire department she served.
Yuki 在緊急情況下的勇敢表現為她所服務的消防隊爭光。
The team's fair play on the field credited their coach's teaching.
球隊在場上的公平競賽精神為教練的教導增光。
The board credited the committee's careful judgment when it approved the new policy.
董事會批准新政策時，認定委員會的審慎判斷為會議增光。
The orchestra's flawless performance credited the years of hard training.
樂團無懈可擊的演出為多年嚴格訓練爭光。
- disgrace
to bring shame or dishonor upon
文法句型
credit + noun phrase (the action/organisation)
用法筆記
This is a relatively rare and formal usage. More commonly, the idea is expressed with the noun form in 'be a credit to' (e.g. 'His success is a credit to the school'). This verb sense sounds somewhat old-fashioned.