“信用”常见的英文表达有 credit、reputation for honesty 或 trustworthiness,具体使用哪个词需根据语境判断:
Credit:
经济金融领域:指信用额度、信贷,或表示因良好记录而获得的信任。例如:“He has a good credit rating.”(他信用评级很高。)
一般语境:可泛指“信誉”“声望”。例如:“His actions damaged his credit in the community.”(他的行为损害了他在社区的信誉。)
Reputation for honesty:
强调“诚实守信的声誉”,更侧重道德层面的评价。例如:“The company has built a solid reputation for honesty over the years.”(多年来,该公司树立了诚实守信的良好声誉。)
Trustworthiness:
指“可信赖性”“值得信任的程度”。例如:“His trustworthiness is unquestionable.”(他的可信度毋庸置疑。)