“可信的”常见英文表达有 credible、trustworthy、reliable,具体使用取决于语境:
1、 credible:侧重于指某人或某事可信、可靠,值得被相信,通常用于描述信息、说法、证据等具有可信度。例如:
There is no credible evidence to support his claim.(没有可信的证据来支持他的说法。)
The witness gave a credible account of what he had seen.(目击者对他所看到的情况做了可信的陈述。)
2、 trustworthy:强调某人或某物值得信赖,具有可靠的品质,让人可以放心地把事情托付给他/它。例如:
He is a trustworthy friend who will always keep your secrets.(他是一个值得信赖的朋友,会一直为你保守秘密。)
This company has a reputation for being trustworthy.(这家公司以值得信赖而闻名。)
3、 reliable:指人或物可靠、可信赖,能够按照预期正常工作或履行承诺,强调稳定性和一致性。例如:
We need a reliable car for our long-distance trip.(我们需要一辆可靠的车来进行长途旅行。)
He is a reliable worker who always finishes his tasks on time.(他是一个可靠的员工,总是能按时完成任务。)