an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists 相信,信仰 his belief in God. 他对上帝的信仰。 [with clause]a belief that climate can be modified beneficially. 认为气候可以朝有益方面调节的看法。 ■something one accepts as true or real; a firmly held opinion or conviction 信念,信条,信仰 we're prepared to fight for our beliefs. 我们准备为信念而战。 [mass noun]contrary to popular belief existing safety regulations were adequate. 与大众看法截然相反的是,现有的安全制度是适当的。 ■a religious conviction 宗教信仰,信条 Christian beliefs. 基督教信条。
(belief in)trust, faith, or confidence (in someone or something) 信任,信心 a belief in democratic politics. 对民主政治的信心。 [mass noun]I've still got belief in myself. 我仍然对自己有信心。
常用词组 be of the belief that
hold the opinion that; think 相信,认为
beyond belief
astonishingly great, good or bad; incredible (…得)令人难以置信的 richness beyond belief. 难以置信的丰富(或富饶)。 the driving we have witnessed was beyond belief. 我们亲眼目睹的驾车场面令人难以置信。
in the belief that
thinking or believing that 认为,相信 he took the property in the belief that he had consent. 他拿了那份财产,以为自己得到了同意。
to the best of my belief
in my genuine opinion; as far as I know 我的确认为;据我所知
语源
Middle English : alteration of Old English gelēafa; compare with believe