early 15c., from Old French credulité (12c.), from Latin credulitatem (nominative credulitas) "easiness of belief, rash confidence," noun of quality from credulus (see credulous).
双语例句
1. The plot does stretch credulity.
这种情节确实让人难以置信。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He tried to practice upon the imagination and credulity of the public.
他企图利用群众的空想和轻信.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. They traded on his credulity.
他们利用了他的轻信.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. As our credulity switched back to her she leaned forward with enthusiasm.
由于我们又倾向于听信她的话,她又兴致勃勃地把头伸到侧面.
来自英汉文学 - 盖茨比
5. His denunciation of Stalin exposed the credulity of fellow - travellers.
