| 单词 | religion |
| 释义 | religion religion /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/ noun B1 [C or U] the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship: » the Christian religionThesaurus+: ↑Religious beliefs and atheistic beliefsF0 [C] INFORMAL an activity that someone is extremely enthusiastic about and does regularly: » Football is a religion for these people.Thesaurus+: ↑Passionate or passing interestsWord Builder:–Nouns: religion–Adjectives: religious, irreligious–Adverbs: religiouslyCollocations:–Verbs-lu. believe in (a) religion» We believe in our religion and try to live by its laws.-lu. have a religion» I have no religion.-lu. get/find religion» He found religion while he was in prison.-lu. practise a religion» Everyone should be free to practise their religion.–Types-lu. the Catholic/Christian/Jewish/Hindu/Muslim religion» He converted to the Catholic religion.-lu. fundamentalist/orthodox religion» They try to mix orthodox religion with astrology.-lu. a monotheistic religion» The city is holy to all three monotheistic religions.-lu. organized religion» I don't take part in any organized religion.-lu. a world religion» No major world religion condones forced marriage.–Adjectives-lu. a great/major religion» He was accused of insulting a great religion.–Prepositions-lu. be against sb's religion» Eating meat is against our religion.-lu. religion of sb/sth» Islam is the predominant religion of the area.• • • Extra Examples:» It seems to me that a lot of evil deeds are done in the name of religion.» What do you think is the role of religion in the modern world?» The new government has promised all citizens the right to practise their religion.» She has strong opinions about religion.» This temple is a place of great holiness for the religion's followers. |
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