在英汉翻译中,"distrust"和"mistrust"都表示"不信任",但存在以下关键区别:
1. 程度差异(核心区别)
-- distrust:基于理性判断的强烈不信任(有具体依据)
例:The public distrusts politicians who make empty promises.
译:公众不信任空口承诺的政客(因其失信记录)
-- mistrust:模糊的、直觉性的不信任(无明确证据)
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word-vs-word-cn
【Distrust】 , 【mistrust】 are comparable both as verbs meaning to lack trust or confidence in someone or something and as nouns denoting such a lack of trust or confidence.
【Distrust】 , however, implies far more certitude that something is wrong than 【mistrust】 ; often it suggests conviction of another's guilt, treachery, or weakness.
【Mistrust】 suggests domination by suspicion and, usually, fear.