If you say that someone is plausible, you mean that they seem to be telling the truth and to be sincere and honest.
(人) 看似可信的
| plausibility 合理性;可信度 (n.) | This new evidence lends plausibility to the theory that she was murdered. 这项新证据使她被谋杀的理论增加了可信度。 |
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| reasonable 合理的;有道理的 (adj.) | We should aim to reach a reasonable compromise that satisfies both parties. 我们应该争取达成一个能让双方都满意的合理折衷方案。 |
| believable 可信的;真实的 (adj.) | The actor gave a highly believable performance as the struggling artist. 这位演员将这位苦苦挣扎的艺术家演绎得非常逼真/可信。 |
| credible 可信的;可靠的 (adj.) | The police need a credible witness who can confirm the suspect's alibi. 警方需要一名可靠的证人来证实嫌疑人的不在场证明。 |
| convincing 有说服力的 (adj.) | The lawyer presented convincing arguments that swayed the jury. 这位律师提出了有说服力的论点,说服了陪审团。 |
| persuasive 有说服力的;令人信服的 (adj.) | Her presentation was so persuasive that the board immediately approved the proposal. 她的演示如此有说服力,以至于董事会立即批准了该提案。 |
| cogent 令人信服的;有说服力的 (adj. 强调论点清晰有力) | The philosopher offered a cogent defense of his ethical theory. 这位哲学家对他的伦理理论提出了一个令人信服的辩护。 |
| implausible 难以置信的,不太可能是真的 (adj.) |
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| unbelievable 难以置信的 (adj.) | The team's sudden victory was absolutely unbelievable. 这支球队的突然胜利是绝对难以置信的。 |
| incredible 难以置信的;惊人的 (adj.) | He showed incredible courage in saving the child from the fire. 他在火灾中救出孩子表现出了惊人的勇气。 |
| unconvincing 不令人信服的 (adj.) | The suspect offered an unconvincing explanation for his whereabouts. 嫌疑人对他行踪的解释不令人信服。 |
| improbable 不大可能的;未必会发生的 (adj.) | It is highly improbable that the team will win the championship this year. 这支球队今年赢得冠军的可能性很小。 |
| inconceivable 难以想象的;不可思议的 (adj.) | It is inconceivable that someone would purposely sabotage the project. 有人会故意破坏这个项目是不可想象的。 |
| unlikely 不大可能的 (adj.) | It is unlikely to rain tomorrow, according to the forecast. 根据预报,明天不太可能会下雨。 |
| preposterous 荒谬的;可笑的 (adj.) | The idea that the Earth is flat is utterly preposterous. 地球是平的这种想法完全是荒谬的。 |
| shaky 站不住脚的;不稳固的 (adj.) | The prosecution's case rests on rather shaky evidence. 控方的案件依赖于相当站不住脚的证据。 |
| lame (借口等)蹩脚的;差劲的 (adj.) | He gave a lame excuse for being late to the meeting. 他为自己开会迟到找了一个蹩脚的借口。 |