believe
/bɪˈliːv/
CEFR level A1Topic ThinkingWord #451 in the learning path
相信；信以为真
Definitions
v. To accept that something is true or someone is truthful.
相信；信以为真
v. To think that something is likely or correct.
认为；以为
v. To have confidence or faith in someone or something.
信任；信仰
Example
I believe you, but your story sounds quite unusual.
我相信你，但你讲的事情听起来很不寻常。
Some educators believe that practical experience is just as valuable as academic knowledge in preparing students for employment.
一些教育工作者认为，在帮助学生为就业做准备方面，实践经验与学术知识同样重要。
Collocations
- believe that
- believe in yourself
- widely believed
- hard to believe
Word family
- belief (n.)
- believable (adj.)
- unbelievable (adj.)
- believer (n.)
Antonyms
- disbelieve
- doubt
Usage tip
believe someone指相信其话；believe in someone指信任其能力。
FAQ
- What does believe mean?
- To accept that something is true or someone is truthful. To think that something is likely or correct. To have confidence or faith in someone or something.
- How is believe pronounced?
- UK /bɪˈliːv/, US /bɪˈliːv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
