| 单词 | belief |
| 释义 | belief belief /bɪˈliːf/ noun [C or S or U] B2 the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true; something that you believe: » All religious and political beliefs should be respected equally.» [+ that] It is my (firm) belief that nuclear weapons are immoral.» His belief in God gave him hope during difficult times.» Recent scandals have shaken many people's belief in (= caused people to have doubts about) politicians.» He called at her house in the belief that (= confident that) she would lend him the money.Thesaurus+: ↑BelievingThesaurus+: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of viewbeyond beliefC2 too bad, good, difficult, etc. to be imagined: » The brutality of the murders was beyond belief.Thesaurus+: ↑Serious and unpleasant , ↑Not attractive to look at , ↑Informal words for badThesaurus+: ↑Not believableWord partners for belief• a ♯firm/♯strong belief• a ♯false/♯misguided/♯mistaken belief• a ♯common/♯popular/♯widely held/♯widespread belief• ♯have/♯hold a belief• sth ♯beggars/♯defies belief• a belief ♯in sth• beliefs ♯about sth• ♯in the belief thatWord Builder:–Nouns: belief, disbelief–Adjectives: believable, unbelievable–Verbs: believe, disbelieve–Adverbs: unbelievablyCollocations:–Types-lu. environmental/ideological/personal/political/religious/spiritual beliefs» His religious belief is very important to him.-lu. Christian/Muslim beliefs» She will be remembered for her strong Christian beliefs.–Adjectives-lu. a common/commonly-held/popular/widely-held/widespread belief» There is a widespread belief that a cold spring will mean a good harvest.-lu. a core/fundamental belief» We share a fundamental belief in the importance of free speech.-lu. a deeply-held/firm/genuine/growing/long-held/passionate/sincere/strong belief» He holds very strong religious beliefs.-lu. a false/misguided/mistaken belief» He married her in the mistaken belief that this would allow him to stay in the country.–Verbs-lu. have/hold a belief» She has a strong belief in the effectiveness of acupuncture.-lu. sth beggars/defies belief» John's rudeness beggars belief.-lu. express/reiterate your belief» The president expressed the belief that the bombers would be brought to justice.-lu. cling to a belief» They clung to the belief that he was still alive.-lu. share a belief (that)» We shared the belief that courtesy to other road users is important.-lu. confirm/encourage/reflect/reinforce/support a belief» The letter confirmed my belief that she had lied.-lu. shake sb's belief» Nothing could shake my belief in God.-lu. be based on/built on the belief (that)» His decision was based on the belief that the company would make a profit.-lu. suspend belief» In the theatre, you have to have a willingness to suspend belief.–Prepositions-lu. in (sb's) belief» She is firm in her belief that she will win.-lu. in the belief that» I acted in the belief that the group would agree.-lu. a belief in sth» He still has a belief in his own ability.-lu. beliefs among [a group of people]» There are strong religious beliefs among the community.-lu. beliefs about sth» His appalling behaviour shattered my beliefs about human nature.-lu. sth is beyond belief» The horror of the situation was beyond belief.–Nouns-lu. a set/system of beliefs» He was studying the Islamic system of beliefs.–Phrases-lu. contrary to popular belief» The disease is not always fatal, contrary to popular belief.• • • Extra Examples:» His battle against cancer has strengthened his belief in God.» He restated his belief that the sanctions need more time to work.» Their working system is based on the belief that people work more productively in a team.» People should have the courage to stand up for their beliefs.» I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children. |
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