Definitions
n. Belief that someone or something is honest, reliable, or safe.
信任；信赖
v. To believe someone or something is honest, reliable, or safe.
信任；相信
n. An arrangement or organisation managing money or property for others.
信托；信托机构
Example
I trust my neighbour to feed our cat.
我信得过邻居，放心让他喂我们的猫。
Public trust in scientific advice depends partly on how clearly researchers communicate uncertainty and evidence.
公众对科学建议的信任，部分取决于研究人员能否清晰地说明不确定性和证据。
Collocations
- build trust
- trust someone to do something
- mutual trust
- a charitable trust
Word family
- trustworthy (adj.)
- trusting (adj.)
- distrust (n.)
Synonyms
- confidence
- faith
Antonyms
- distrust
- mistrust
Usage tip
trust sb to do sth表示相信某人能可靠地做某事。
FAQ
- What does trust mean?
- Belief that someone or something is honest, reliable, or safe. To believe someone or something is honest, reliable, or safe. An arrangement or organisation managing money or property for others.
- How is trust pronounced?
- UK /trʌst/, US /trʌst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
