credential
UK/kri'denʃәl/US
TOEFL六级考研C2
释义
n.
A qualification, achievement, or document that proves a person's identity or fitness for something
资历，资格证明；（证明身份或能力的）凭证
词根拆分
词根派生cred（相信/信任）+ -ial = 字面"让你变得可信的东西"。credential 就是说"请信任此人"的任何凭证——执照、学位、授权信。
词根 cred 还连着 12 个词常用搭配
- 1.academic credentials学术资历
- 2.professional credentials专业资质
- 3.present one's credentials出示证件/资历
例句
- 1.
He had to present a credential before entering the lab.
进入实验室前他必须出示一份证件。
- 2.
The degree serves as a credential for the job.
这个学位是这份工作的资历证明。