belief
柯林斯词典
1. N-UNCOUNT Belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good. 信仰
One billion people throughout the world are Muslims, united by belief in one god. 全世界有10亿人是穆斯林,因为对一位神灵的信仰而团结在一起。
2. N-PLURAL Your religious or political beliefs are your views on religious or political matters. (宗教或政治的) 观念
He refuses to compete on Sundays because of his religious beliefs. 由于他的宗教观念,他拒绝星期天进行比赛。
3. N-SING If it is your belief that something is the case, it is your strong opinion that it is the case. 坚定的信念
It is our belief that improvements in health care will lead to a stronger, more prosperous economy. 我们坚定的信念是卫生保健的改善会带来更加茁壮、繁荣的经济。
4. PHRASE You use beyond belief to emphasize that something is true to a very great degree or that it happened to a very great degree. 难以置信[强调]
We are devastated, shocked beyond belief. 我们遭到了挫败,震惊得难以置信。
5. PHRASE If you do one thing in the belief that another thing is true or will happen, you do it because you think, usually wrongly, that it is true or will happen. (通常错误地) 相信
Civilians had broken into the building, apparently in the belief that it contained food. 老百姓已闯入这栋大楼,很明显他们错误地相信这儿有食物。
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belief /bɪˈliːf/ (beliefs)
剑桥词典
- the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true
- His battle against cancer has strengthened his belief in God .
- He restated his belief that the sanctions need more time to work .
- Their working system is based on the belief that people work more productively in a team .
- People should have the courage to stand up for their beliefs.
- I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children . 返回 belief
相信;信心;信任
His belief in God gave him hope during difficult times . 他对上帝的信奉使他在困境中看到了希望。
Recent scandals have shaken many people's belief in (= caused people to have doubts about) politicians . 近期的丑闻动摇了许多人对政治人物的信任。
something that you believe
信仰;信念;看法
All religious and political beliefs should be respected equally . 对所有宗教和政治信仰应予以同等尊重。
[ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ] It is my (firm ) belief that nuclear weapons are immoral . 我(坚定)相信使用核武器是不道德的。
He called at her house in the belief that (= confident that) she would lend him the money . 他相信她会借钱给他,所以去了她家。
beyond belief
too bad , good, difficult , etc. to be imagined
(过于坏、好、艰难等)令人难以置信
The brutality of the murders was beyond belief. 这些凶杀案的残暴令人难以置信。
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