Humanists are usually among the lowest-paid faculty members at most institutions and are often lightly regarded because they do not generate grant income and because they provide no obvious credentials (资质) for most nonacademic careers.
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柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
N-PLURAL
资格;资历
Someone's credentials are their previous achievements, training, and general background, which indicate that they are qualified to do something.