Definitions
n. an action that breaks a religious or moral rule
罪；罪孽
v. to break a religious or moral rule
犯宗教或道德上的罪
Example
He believed that lying to his friends was a sin.
他认为对朋友撒谎是一种罪过。
Ideas about sin can influence social attitudes, even in societies where religious participation is declining.
即使在宗教参与度下降的社会，对罪的观念也可能影响社会态度。
Collocations
- commit a sin
- confess one's sins
- sin against
Word family
- sinful (adj.)
- sinner (n.)
Synonyms
- wrongdoing
Usage tip
侧重宗教或道德上的罪，不等于法律上的crime。
FAQ
- What does sin mean?
- an action that breaks a religious or moral rule to break a religious or moral rule
- How is sin pronounced?
- UK /sɪn/, US /sɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
