cre·dence /ˈkriːdəns/ n. 1. 相信;可靠;确实 give (或 attach) credence to gossip 听信流言蜚语 His story lacks credence. 他的叙述不足信。 Such speculation gained added credence. 这种猜测被进一步证实了。 2. 凭证;证书 3. = credence table 4. (文艺复兴时期置放贵重餐具的)餐具柜 [< ML crēdentia trust,credit < L crēdere to believe]