belief
/bɪˈliːf/noun
1
- 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。
1.1
- 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。
1.2
- a religious conviction宗教信仰, 信条：
Christian beliefs.
基督教信条。
2
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。
短语
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
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。
词源
Middle English: alteration of Old English gelēafa; compare with BELIEVE.