Word · Frequency #6476
authentic
/əˈθentɪk/
adjective
真实的；可信的
true and accurate; reliable
- 1.
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
符合事实因而值得信赖的
- 2.
not counterfeit or copied
非伪造的或非复制的
真正的；非伪造的；符合事实因而值得信赖的；非伪造的或非复制的；可靠的；可信的
In use
The museum claims the painting is authentic, but experts have their doubts.
We wanted an authentic Italian meal, so we went to a family-run restaurant.
Her story sounded authentic because she gave many specific details.
an authentic account by an eyewitness
an authentic signature
an authentic + noun
用authentic修饰名词，强调真实可靠。
This is an authentic Italian recipe.
这是一道正宗的意大利食谱。
be authentic
作表语，表示某事物可信。
The story is authentic.
Connections
Collocations
- authentic food
- 正宗的食物
- I love eating authentic Italian food in Rome.我喜欢在罗马吃正宗的意大利菜。
- authentic experience
- 真实的体验
- Visiting the local market gave me an authentic experience of the culture.参观当地市场让我有了真实的文化体验。
- authentic voice
- 真实的声音
- The singer's authentic voice moved the audience to tears.歌手真实的声音让观众感动落泪。
- authentic materials
- 真实的材料
- Teachers use authentic materials like newspapers in class.教师在课堂上使用真实的材料，比如报纸。
- authentic self
- 真实的自我
- She learned to be her authentic self without pretending.她学会了做真实的自己，不再伪装。
- authentic flavor
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想 auth（作者）→ 作者亲自创作的作品是真正的、可信的，非伪造。
Context & Register
[object Object]
Grammar Note
通常作定语或表语，不用于比较级。
Pronunciation & Spelling
These words share the spelling ending -tic but have different stressed vowels; none rhymes perfectly with 'authentic' (/əθɛntɪk/).
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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