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单词 trust
释义 trust

trust /trʌst/

noun (BELIEF)
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B2 [U] the belief that you can trust someone or something:
» a relationship based on trust and understanding» We were obviously wrong to put our trust in her.» He's in a position of trust (= a position with responsibilities, especially to the public).Thesaurus+: ↑Trusting and not trusting
take sth on trust
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F0 to believe that something is true although you have no proof
Thesaurus+: ↑Trusting and not trustingWord partners for trust noun have trust (in sb/sth) place/put your trust in sb/sth earn/gain/get/win sb's trust betray/undermine sb's trust build (up) trust lose trust in sb/sth a betrayal/breach of trust trust between [two people]Word Builder:Nouns: trust, distrust, mistrust, trusteeAdjectives: trusting, trustworthyVerbs: trust, distrust, mistrustCollocations:–Verbs-lu. have trust (in sb/sth)» I don't have any trust in this government,-lu. place/put your trust in sb/sth» They put all their trust in the president.-lu. gain/get/win sb's trust» It took me a long time to gain his trust.-lu. betray/undermine/violate sb's trust» In stealing the money, he betrayed our trust in him.-lu. earn sb's trust» It will take a lot to earn their trust.-lu. build (up) trust» These talks will help to build trust between them.-lu. rebuild/regain/restore sb's trust» New measures were brought in to restore people's trust in the banks.-lu. lose trust in sb/sth» The public has lost trust in this government.-lu. take sth on trust» We had to take it on trust that she would pay us.-lu. inspire trust» His secretive manner did not inspire trust.-lu. be based on trust» Our relationship was based on trust.-lu. repay sb's trust» She repaid my trust by becoming a hard-working member of staff.–Adjectives-lu. absolute/blind/great trust» I have absolute trust in your judgment.-lu. basic trust» The president has lost the basic trust of the country.-lu. fragile trust» A fragile trust has emerged between the two sides.-lu. mutual trust» We can only work well in an atmosphere of mutual trust.-lu. public trust» We need to restore public trust in our schools.–Nouns-lu. abuse/betrayal/breach of trust» Her comments to the press were a serious breach of trust.-lu. breakdown/collapse of trust» There has been a complete breakdown of trust between employers and unions.-lu. lack of trust» Their comments reflect a lack of trust in the fairness of the elections.-lu. degree/level/measure of trust» The negotiations cannot proceed without a measure of trust between the parties.-lu. a position of trust» He should never be put in a position of trust.–Prepositions-lu. trust in sb/sth» I have no trust in the legal system.-lu. trust between sb» If there is no trust between us, we can never be friends.
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Extra Examples:» Lack of trust is very destructive in a relationship.» Theirs was a partnership based on mutual respect, trust and understanding.» A good relationship is built on trust.» All her life she had a childlike trust in other people.» We place our trust in doctors, but even they are fallible.
noun (ORGANIZATION)
1
F0 [C] an organization that controls property and/or money for another person:
» He works for a charitable trust.» Housing trusts help to provide houses for people who are not well off.Thesaurus+: ↑Societies, clubs and organizations
2
F0 [C] US used in the name of some banks:
» Morgan Guaranty TrustThesaurus+: ↑Trusts and fundsThesaurus+: ↑Banks and bank accountsWord partners for trust noun have trust (in sb/sth) place/put your trust in sb/sth earn/gain/get/win sb's trust betray/undermine sb's trust build (up) trust lose trust in sb/sth a betrayal/breach of trust trust between [two people]
noun [C] (LEGAL ARRANGEMENT)
F0 a legal arrangement in which a person or organization controls property and/or money for another person or organization: » Under the terms of the trust he receives interest on the money, but he cannot get at the money itself.» The money that her father left her is being held/kept in trust (= being controlled) for her until she's 30.Thesaurus+: ↑Trusts and fundsWord partners for trust noun have trust (in sb/sth) place/put your trust in sb/sth earn/gain/get/win sb's trust betray/undermine sb's trust build (up) trust lose trust in sb/sth a betrayal/breach of trust trust between [two people]
verb [I or T] (BELIEVE) ↑Verb Endings for trust
B1 to believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm you, or that something is safe and reliable: » My sister warned me not to trust him.» Trust me - I know about these things.» Trust your instincts and do what you think is right.» I don't trust air travel - it's unnatural.» [+ obj + to infinitive ] I trust him to make the right decision.» That man is not to be trusted.» I wouldn't trust him with my car.» Sometimes you simply have to trust in the goodness of human nature.» However much you plan an expedition like this, you still have to trust to luck to a certain extent.Thesaurus+: ↑Trusting and not trustingWord Builder:Nouns: trust, distrust, mistrust, trusteeAdjectives: trusting, trustworthyVerbs: trust, distrust, mistrust
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Extra Examples:» He's such a liar - you can't trust a word he says.» I can't employ him in the shop unless I can trust him.» After what she did to me, I'll never trust her again.» You can trust Ruth because she always does things by the rules.» He's a sly old devil - I wouldn't trust him with my money.
verb [I] FORMAL (HOPE) ↑Verb Endings for trust
C1 to hope and expect that something is true: » [+ (that)] I trust (that) you slept well?» The meeting went well, I trust.Thesaurus+: ↑Hoping and hopefulness , ↑Potential
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