belief
noun [ C or S or U ] uk/bɪˈliːf/ us/bɪˈliːf/
B2 相信；信心；信任
the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true
His belief in God gave him hope during difficult times. 他对上帝的信奉使他在困境中看到了希望。
Recent scandals have shaken many people's belief in (= caused people to have doubts about) politicians. 近期的丑闻动摇了许多人对政治人物的信任。
B2 信仰；信念；看法
something that you believe
All religious and political beliefs should be respected equally. 对所有宗教和政治信仰应予以同等尊重。
[ + that ] It is my (firm) belief that nuclear weapons are immoral. 我（坚定）相信使用核武器是不道德的。
He called at her house in the belief that (= confident that) she would lend him the money. 他相信她会借钱给他，所以去了她家。
beyond beliefC2 （过于坏、好、艰难等）令人难以置信
too bad, good, difficult, etc. to be imagined
The brutality of the murders was beyond belief. 这些凶杀案的残暴令人难以置信。
These accusations against her are beyond belief.
Some of the things people do to their kids are beyond belief.
The athleticism they displayed was beyond belief.
We were bored beyond belief that summer.
It's beyond belief how anyone could make so many factual errors in such a short document.
I was proud beyond belief of my son.
- More examples
- His battle against cancer has strengthened his belief in God.
- He restated his belief that the sanctions need more time to work.
- Their working system is based on the belief that people work more productively in a team.
- People should have the courage to stand up for their beliefs.
- I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.