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belief
n
1 [U] ~ in sth/sb feeling that sth/sb is real and true; trust or confidence in sth/sb 对某事物[某人]的真实性和正确性所具有的信心; 对某事物[某人]的信仰或信赖
I haven´t much belief in his honesty, ie cannot feel sure that he is honest. 我对他的诚实缺乏足够的信心.
He has great belief in his doctor, ie is confident that his doctor can cure him. 他对那位医生无比信赖.
She has lost her belief in God, ie no longer thinks that God exists. 她已不相信上帝(不相信真有上帝).
2 [C]
(a) thing accepted as true or real; what one believes 认为正确或确实的事物; 信念; 相信
It is my belief that..., ie It is my firm opinion that... 我相信....
He acted in accordance with his beliefs. 他按照自己的信念行事.
(b) religion or sth taught as part of religion 宗教信仰; 教义
Christian beliefs 基督教的教义.
3 (idm 习语) beyond be`lief too great, difficult, dreadful, etc to be believed; incredible (因太大、太难、太可怕等)难以置信的; 不可思议的
I find his behaviour (irresponsible) beyond belief. 我发觉他的所作所为(不负责任)到了简直令人难以置信的地步. in the belief that... feeling confident that... 相信...
He came to me in the belief that I could help him. 他到我这里来, 相信我能帮助他. to the best of one´s belief/knowledge => best3.
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