plural religions
plural religions
Learner's definition of RELIGION
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[noncount] : the belief in a god or in a group of gods宗教信仰 2
: an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods宗教 [count]
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There are many religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.世界上有很多宗教，比如佛教、基督教、印度教、伊斯兰教和犹太教。
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Shinto is a religion that is unique to Japan.神道教是日本特有的宗教。
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I think that children should be taught about different religions. [=faiths]我认为应该让孩子了解各种不同的宗教。
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It is against my religion [=my beliefs do not allow me] to drink alcohol.饮酒有悖于我的宗教信仰。
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They advocated for freedom of religion. [=the right to choose what religion to follow and to worship without interference]他们主张宗教信仰自由。
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She no longer participates in organized religion. [=a belief system that has large numbers of followers and a set of rules that must be followed]她不再参加宗教组织。
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informal : an interest, a belief, or an activity that is very important to a person or group狂热的爱好；虔诚恪守的信仰；得到积极参与的活动 [count]
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Where I live, high school football is religion.在我生活的地方，高中橄榄球运动非常流行。
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Food is religion in this house.美食是这家人的一大爱好。
find/get religion
informal + sometimes disapproving 1
: to become religious : to decide to follow a particular religion变得有宗教信仰；决定信教 2
: to stop doing something that others think is wrong and begin to do something others think is good or correct改正错误；走入正轨 -
Automakers have found religion, finally bringing more hybrid vehicles to market.汽车制造商已步入正轨，最终为市场提供了更多的混合动力车
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The mayor got religion on public transit and is now pushing plans to build a new subway.市长在公共交通的问题上找对了方向，现在正推行建造一条新地铁的计划。