| 单词 | believe |
| 释义 | believe —believability, believableness, n. —believable, adj. —believably, adv. —believer, n. —believingly, adv. /bi leev"/, v. , believed, believing. v.i. 1. to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so: Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully. v.t. 2. to have confidence or faith in the truth of (a positive assertion, story, etc.); give credence to. 3. to have confidence in the assertions of (a person). 4. to have a conviction that (a person or thing) is, has been, or will be engaged in a given action or involved in a given situation: The fugitive is believed to be headed for the Mexican border. 5. to suppose or assume; understand (usually fol. by a noun clause): I believe that he has left town. 6. believe in, a. to be persuaded of the truth or existence of: to believe in Zoroastrianism; to believe in ghosts. b. to have faith in the reliability, honesty, benevolence, etc., of: I can help only if you believe in me. 7. make believe. See make (def. 46). [1150-1200; ME bileven, equiv. to bi- BE- + leven, OE (Anglian) gelefan (c. D gelooven, G glauben, Goth galaubjan)] |
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