plausible
意味: Seeming reasonable or probable; appearing to be true or valid, though not necessarily proven.
Plausible occupies a middle ground between 'possible' and 'proven' — a plausible explanation is one that could reasonably be true but has not been confirmed. Crucially, 'plausible' can carry a subtle negative connotation: a 'plausible liar' is someone whose falsehoods sound convincing. The word is widely used in academic writing, journalism, and detective fiction. 'Plausible deniability' — the ability to deny involvement in something because no proof exists — is a term from politics and intelligence.
例文
- The detective considered several plausible explanations for the discrepancy in the suspect's account. 侦探考虑了几种对嫌疑人陈述中矛盾之处的合理解释。El detective consideró varias explicaciones plausibles para la discrepancia en la declaración del sospechoso.刑事は容疑者の供述における矛盾について、いくつかのもっともらしい説明を検討しました。형사는 용의자 진술의 모순에 대해 여러 가지 그럴듯한 설명을 검토했다.
- His excuse sounded plausible enough, but something about his manner suggested he was not being entirely truthful. 他的借口听起来足够合理,但他的举止中有些东西暗示他并非完全诚实。Su excusa sonaba bastante plausible, pero algo en su actitud sugería que no estaba siendo del todo sincero.彼の言い訳は十分にもっともらしく聞こえましたが、態度のどこかに完全に正直ではないことを示唆するものがありました。그의 변명은 충분히 그럴듯하게 들렸지만, 태도 어딘가에 완전히 진실을 말하고 있지 않음을 암시하는 것이 있었다.
- The researchers proposed a plausible mechanism by which the drug might reduce inflammation. 研究人员提出了该药物可能减少炎症的一种合理机制。Los investigadores propusieron un mecanismo plausible por el cual el fármaco podría reducir la inflamación.研究者たちは、その薬が炎症を軽減し得るもっともらしいメカニズムを提案しました。연구자들은 그 약물이 염증을 줄일 수 있는 그럴듯한 메커니즘을 제안했다.
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使い方ガイド
場面: academic, media, professional
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Latin plausibilis (deserving applause, acceptable), from plaudere (to clap, applaud). The shift from 'deserving applause' to 'seeming reasonable' occurred in English by the 17th century.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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