gullible
/ˈɡʌləbl/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5490 in the learning path
轻信的；易受骗的
Definitions
adj. Too willing to believe what others say, even when untrue
轻信的；易受骗的
Example
I was gullible enough to believe his ridiculous story.
我太轻信了，竟然相信了他那荒唐的故事。
Teaching media literacy can help gullible consumers recognise misleading advertisements and make better informed purchasing decisions.
教授媒介素养可以帮助容易受骗的消费者识别误导性广告，作出更明智的购买决定。
Collocations
- gullible consumers
- gullible enough to believe
- seem gullible
Word family
- gullibility (n.)
Synonyms
- credulous
- naive
Antonyms
- sceptical
Usage tip
带贬义，强调容易相信假话，不等于善良。
FAQ
- What does gullible mean?
- Too willing to believe what others say, even when untrue
- How is gullible pronounced?
- UK /ˈɡʌləbl/, US /ˈɡʌləbl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
