belief
/bɪˈliːf/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #2196 in the learning path
相信；信心
Definitions
n. Confidence that something is true or someone is capable.
相信；信心
n. An idea accepted as true, especially about life or religion.
信念；信仰
Example
Her belief in me helped me try again.
她对我的信心让我愿意再试一次。
The belief that education improves social mobility influences government spending priorities in many countries.
教育能促进社会流动的这一信念影响着许多国家的政府支出重点。
Collocations
- belief in someone
- religious beliefs
- a widely held belief
- contrary to popular belief
Word family
- believe (v.)
- believable (adj.)
- believer (n.)
- disbelief (n.)
Synonyms
- conviction
- faith
Antonyms
- disbelief
Usage tip
belief in表示信任或信仰；belief that后接具体看法。
FAQ
- What does belief mean?
- Confidence that something is true or someone is capable. An idea accepted as true, especially about life or religion.
- How is belief pronounced?
- UK /bɪˈliːf/, US /bɪˈliːf/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
