| [/bɪˈliːf; bɪˋlif/] n 用法:
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）. 用法:
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. 用法:
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. |