논리나 진술 등이 타당하거나 실제로 일어날 가능성이 있어 믿을 만한
seeming reasonable, probable, or worthy of belief
예문:
"The researchers presented a plausible theory for the extinction of the dinosaurs."
"Her excuse for being late was plausible, so the manager decided to overlook it."
"Without more evidence, it remains a plausible but unproven hypothesis."
사람이나 그의 언행이 남을 설득하는 힘이 있고 그럴싸한 (종종 속이려는 의도가 있음을 암시함)
appearing skilled at producing persuasive arguments, often in a way that is deceptive
예문:
"Beware of plausible con artists who use their charm to gain your trust."
"He was a plausible speaker, but I still had my doubts about his true intentions."