belief noun ⇨faith (belief in democracy)⇨values (religious beliefs)⇨view1 (It's my belief that…)⇨beyond belief⇨incredibleadj.
faith
noun
faith ♦︎ belief ♦︎ trust ♦︎ confidence ♦︎ certainty ♦︎ convictionThese are all words for the feeling that you have when you are sure about sb/sth's abilities or good qualities.这些词均表示信任、相信、信心。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆faith / belief / trust / confidence in sb / sth◆great / absolute faith / belief / trust / confidence / certainty / conviction◆public faith / belief / trust / confidence◆to have / show faith / trust / confidence◆to lack faith / belief / confidence / conviction◆to lose faith / sb's trust / confidence◆to undermine faith / belief / trust / confidence / certainty◆to shake sb's faith / belief / confidence / conviction◆to destroy sb's faith / belief / trust / confidence◆to put / place your faith / trust in sb / sth◆a lack of faith / belief / trust / confidence / certainty / conviction■faith [uncountable, singular] the feeling of being sure about sb's ability or good qualities; the feeling of being sure that sb/sth will do what they promise信任；相信；信心◆I have great faith in you－I know you'll do well.我对你有信心，我知道你会干好的。◆Her friend's kindness restored her faith in human nature.她朋友的善意使她恢复了对人性的信心。ⓘ If you have blind faith in sb/sth, you believe in them without question, often in a way that seems unreasonable to others. * blind faith指对人或事物不加怀疑的盲目相信，在别人看来常显得有些不可理喻。 see also faith ⇨ religion, faithful ⇨ reliable1■belief [uncountable] a strong feeling that sb/sth exists or is true; faith that sb/sth is good or right相信；信心◆I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing.我佩服他对自己工作所抱的坚定信心。◆Belief in God is more than a matter of logic.信仰上帝是超越逻辑的事情。 see also believe in sth ⇨ in favour (of sb/sth), believe in sb ⇨ trustverb▸believe
verb
[transitive, intransitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) ◆I don't believe you!我不相信你的话！◆People used to believe that the earth was flat.人们一度认为地球是平的。◆The god appears only to those who believe.神只对信者显现。OPPdisbelieve ⇨ suspect■trust [uncountable] the feeling that you can rely on sb/sth because they are good, sincere and honest and will not try to harm or deceive you相信；信任；信赖◆It has taken years to earn their trust.花了好多年才赢得他们的信任。◆She will not betray your trust(= do sth that you have asked her not to do).她不会辜负你对她的信任。◆Many people feel it is a breach of trust to give out information about their loved one.许多人认为公开关于所爱之人的事情是背信行为。 see also trust ⇨ trustverb, trusted ⇨ reliable1, trusting ⇨ naive■confidence [uncountable] the feeling that you can be sure about the abilities or good qualities of sb/sth信心；信任；信赖◆A fall in unemployment will help to restore consumer confidence.失业人数的下降会有助于恢复消费者的信心。◆She has every confidence in her students' abilities.她完全相信自己学生的能力。 see also confident ⇨ sure, have confidence in sb/sth ⇨ trustverbNOTE辨析 Faith or confidence?Faith is used especially in the context of human relationships; confidence is used especially in business contexts. * faith尤用于描述人际关系的语境，confidence尤用于商务语境。■certainty [uncountable] the state of having no doubt that sth is true or correct确信；确实；确定性◆There is no certainty that the president's removal would end the civil war.总统下台是否会结束内战现在还很难说。◆I can't say with any certainty where I'll be next week.我无法确定我下周会在什么地方。OPPuncertainty ⇨ doubtnoun1 see also certain ⇨ sure■conviction / /kənˈvɪkʃn/ / [uncountable] the feeling or appearance of believing sth strongly and of being sure about it深信；坚信；肯定◆'Not true!' she said with conviction.“不对！”她肯定地说道。◆The leader's speech in defence of the policy didn't carry much conviction.那位领导人为政策辩护的讲话不是很有说服力。
values
noun
➡ See also the entries for ⇨ principle1 and ⇨ view1另见principle条第1义和view条第1义values ♦︎ teaching ♦︎ belief ♦︎ ideology ♦︎ doctrine ♦︎ philosophy ♦︎ code ♦︎ ethic ♦︎ ethosThese are all words for an idea or set of ideas about what is morally or politically right and wrong.这些词均表示道德或政治上的是非标准、价值观。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sb's religious values / teaching / beliefs / ideology / doctrine / philosophy / code / ethic / ethos◆sb's moral values / teaching / beliefs / doctrine / philosophy / code◆sb's political values / beliefs / ideology / doctrine / philosophy / ethic / ethos◆sb's social values / beliefs / ideology / philosophy / code / ethic / ethos◆sb's cultural values / beliefs / ideology / code / ethos◆traditional values / teaching / beliefs / ideology / doctrine / philosophy / code / ethic◆conservative / liberal values / beliefs / ideology / doctrine / philosophy◆to have values / beliefs / an ideology / a doctrine / a philosophy / a code / an ethic / an ethos◆to subscribe to values / teaching / an ideology / a doctrine / a philosophy / a code / an ethic◆to hold values / beliefs◆to go / be against sb's values / teaching / beliefs / doctrine / philosophy / code / ethos■values [plural] ideas about what is right and wrong and what is important in life是非标准；生活准则；价值观◆All major religions have certain values in common.所有主要宗教都有着某些共同的是非标准。◆Conservatives often talk about a return to family values without actually explaining what these are.保守党人常说要回归家庭价值观，但没有解释具体内容到底是什么。■teaching [uncountable, countable, usually plural] the ideas of a particular person or group, especially about politics, religion or society, that are taught to other people（尤指有关政治、宗教或社会的）教导，学说，教义，教诲◆These views go against traditional Christian teaching.这些观点与传统的基督教教义相悖。◆The culture is based on the teachings of Confucius.这种文化以孔子的学说为基础。■belief [countable, usually plural] something that you believe, especially as part of your religion信仰；（尤指）宗教信仰◆You need to examine your own attitudes and beliefs.你需要检讨一下自己的态度和信仰。■ideology / /ˌaɪdiˈɒlədʒi; NAmEˌaɪdiˈɑːlədʒi/ [uncountable, countable] (sometimesdisapproving) a set of ideas that an economic or political system is based on; a set of beliefs, especially one held by a particular group, that influences the way people behave思想体系；思想意识；意识形态；观念形态◆Individualism is central to capitalist ideology.个人主义是资本主义思想体系的核心。◆It's difficult to stand outside the dominant ideology of your own society.你很难从身处的社会的主流意识形态中摆脱出来。■doctrine /ˈdɒktrɪn; NAmEˈdɑːktrɪn/ [countable, uncountable] a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church or a political party教义；主义；学说；信条◆She was deeply committed to political doctrines of social equality.她对社会平等的政治信条坚信不疑。◆He has written books on Catholic doctrine.他写了一些关于天主教教义的书。■philosophy [countable] a particular set or system of beliefs resulting from a search for knowledge about life and the universe; a set of beliefs or an attitude to life that guides sb's behaviour哲学体系；思想体系；人生哲学；生活的信条（或态度）◆He holds firmly to a Buddhist philosophy of life.他坚信佛教的人生哲学。◆My own philosophy is to take all the opportunities you can in life.我自己的生活态度是不放过任何可以抓住的机会。■code [countable] a set of rules of behaviour that are generally accepted by or forced on a group or society行为准则；行为规范◆The school enforces a strict code of conduct.这所学校严格贯彻行为准则。◆There was a rigid code of honour associated with the cult.这个异教团体的礼仪准则很死板。◆Young people unconsciously conform to a dress code but reject any kind of uniform.年轻人无意识地遵守着一种着装规定，但拒绝穿任何种类的制服。■ethic /ˈeθɪk/ / [singular] a system of moral principles that guides people's behaviour道德体系；行为准则◆They have a very strong work ethic(= the principle that people should work hard).他们有着很强的崇尚勤劳工作的价值观。ⓘ The term ethic is strongly associated with the Protestant Church which teaches the values of hard work and personal moral improvement. Its strongest collocates are Protestant and work. * ethic这个用语与宣扬辛勤工作和提高个人道德修养的新教价值观有着密切的联系，最常用的搭配词为Protestant和work。 see also ethics ⇨ principle1, ethical ⇨ moral■ethos /ˈiːθɒs; NAmEˈiːθɑːs/ [singular] (formal) the moral ideas and attitudes that belong to a particular group or society（某个团体或社会的）道德思想，道德观◆They tried to develop an ethos of public service.他们努力培养公益服务意识。
view1
noun
sb's political views某人的政治观点a delightful sea view宜人的海景➡ See also the entries for ⇨ attitude and ⇨ values另见attitude条和values条view ♦︎ opinion ♦︎ point ♦︎ belief ♦︎ idea ♦︎ point of view ♦︎ feeling ♦︎ judgement ♦︎ conviction ♦︎ sentimentThese are all words for what you think about a particular issue.这些词均表示看法、意见、观点。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sb's view / opinion / point / beliefs / ideas / feelings / judgement / conviction / sentiments about sb / sth◆sb's view / opinion / ideas / point of view / feelings on sb / sth◆sb's view / opinion of sb / sth◆in sb's view / opinion / judgement◆the view / opinion / point / belief / idea / point of view / feeling / judgement / conviction that...◆different views / opinions / beliefs / ideas / points of view / convictions / sentiments◆a general view / opinion / belief / point of view / feeling / conviction / sentiment◆a popular view / opinion / belief / feeling / sentiment◆a strong view / opinion / belief / feelings / conviction / sentiment◆a firm view / opinion / belief / conviction◆a personal / private view / opinion / belief / point of view / feeling / judgement / conviction / sentiment◆a political / religious view / opinion / belief / idea / feelings / conviction / sentiment◆to have / hold a view / an opinion / a belief / a point of view / a conviction◆to be of the view / opinion / belief (that...)◆to express your view / opinion / beliefs / ideas / point of view / feelings / conviction / sentiments◆to hear sb's views / opinion / ideas / point of view◆to change your view / opinion / beliefs / ideas / point of view / judgement◆to support a view / opinion / belief / an idea / a point of view / a conviction■view [countable] what you think about sb/sth; your attitude towards sb/sth（个人的）看法，意见，见解；态度◆We have widely differing views on how to raise children.我们在怎样抚养孩子的问题上意见分歧很大。◆We take the view that it would be wrong to interfere.我们所持的态度是：干涉是错误的。◆In my view it would be a complete waste of time.依我看，这完全是浪费时间。■opinion [countable, uncountable] what you think about sb/sth; advice from a professional person about sth; the thoughts or feelings of a group of people about sb/sth意见；看法；专家建议；（群体的）观点◆I've recently changed my opinion of her.我最近改变了对她的看法。◆You can always ask for a second opinion(= the opinion of another professional person) if you're not sure.你要是拿不准，总还可以征求别人的意见。◆You need to be able to distinguish between fact and opinion.你要能够区分事实与想法。◆Public opinion(= what most people think) is shifting in favour of change.公众舆论正转向支持变革。◆Opinion is divided about whether to join the new currency.大家对是否采用这种新货币有意见分歧。◆'I think she's great.' 'Well, that's a matter of opinion(= other people may disagree).'“我认为她很棒。”“哦，见仁见智吧。”■point [countable] a thing that sb says or writes giving their opinion or argument for sth论点；观点；见解◆I take your point(= I understand and accept what you are saying).我赞同你的看法。◆He's just saying that to prove a point(= to show his idea is right).他那样说只是为了证明他的看法。◆OK, you've made your point!好了，你已经把话说清楚了！ⓘ Points can be facts as well as opinions or arguments. * points不仅可指观点或论点，也可指事实。 see also point ⇨ factor■belief [countable, uncountable] sth that you believe to be true about sb/sth看法；信念◆She acted in the belief that she was doing the right thing.她这么做是因为她认定自己做的事是正确的。◆Contrary to popular belief(= despite what most people think) he was not involved in the affair.与大家的看法相反，他没有卷入这件事情。 see also believe ⇨ think■idea [countable, usually plural] an opinion or belief about sth意见；看法；信念◆He has some very strange ideas about education.他对教育有非常奇怪的看法。◆The idea that I was only interested in making money is ludicrous.认为我只对赚钱感兴趣是荒谬的。■ˌpoint of ˈview(pluralpoints of view) [countable] the particular opinion that sb has about sth观点；意见；看法◆You have to try to see your opponent's point of view.你必须设法了解你的对手持什么观点。◆He has always taken the opposite point of view.他总是持相反意见。■feeling [countable, uncountable] (ratherinformal) an opinion or attitude about sb/sth意见；态度◆I don't have any strong feelings about it one way or another.我对此既不特别喜欢，也不特别讨厌。◆My own feeling is that we should go for the cheaper option.我个人的意见是我们应该选比较便宜的那个。◆She had mixed feelings about giving up her job.她对辞去工作感到又喜又忧。◆The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision.会议上普遍的意见是反对这个决定。 see also feel ⇨ thinkNOTE辨析 Idea or feeling?An idea is based more on principles or beliefs; a feeling is based slightly more on emotions. * idea多建立在准则或信念的基础上，feeling较多建立在情感的基础上。■judgement ( judgment, especially in NAmE) [countable, uncountable] an opinion that you form after thinking carefully about sth; the act of making this opinion known to other people（深思熟虑后的）看法，意见；评价◆It's not for me to make any judgements about the situation.我没有资格对形势作出任何评价。◆He's always very ready to pass judgement on others.他总是喜欢对别人说三道四。◆I'd like to reserve judgement until I see the report(= not form an opinion until I have seen it).我还是想看到报告后再发表意见。◆I gave him the money against my better judgement(= even though I knew it was probably the wrong thing to do).我违心地给了他钱。 see also judge ⇨ judgeverb1■conviction / /kənˈvɪkʃn/ / [countable, uncountable] (ratherformal) a strong opinion or belief坚定的看法（或信念）◆We were sustained by the conviction that all would be well in the end.那时候是最终一切都会好起来的坚定信念给了我们力量。◆She was motivated by deep religious conviction.她的行动是出于虔诚的宗教信仰。■sentiment [countable, uncountable] (formal) a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotions（尤指基于情感的）观点，看法，情绪◆This is a sentiment that I totally agree with.这种态度我完全赞同。◆Nationalist sentiment spread quickly, especially in the cities.民族主义情绪传播得很快，尤其是在城市中。
incredible
adjective
➡ See also the entry for ⇨ unlikely2另见unlikely条第2义incredible ♦︎ unbelievable ♦︎ beyond beliefThese words all describe things that are very difficult to believe.这些词均表示难以相信的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆incredible / unbelievable to sb◆to be incredible / unbelievable / beyond belief that...◆incredible / unbelievable as it may seem...◆to find sth incredible / unbelievable◆almost incredible / unbelievable / beyond belief◆completely / totally / just / quite / simply incredible / unbelievable■incredible / /ɪnˈkredəbl/ / impossible or very difficult to believe不能相信的；难以置信的◆The speed of her recovery seems almost incredible.她康复的速度真让人难以置信。◆It's just incredible to me that only one person was hurt.只有一个人受伤，这简直让我觉得不可思议。◆It's incredible to think that the affair had been going on for years.这段婚外情已持续多年了，真让人难以置信。OPPcredible ⇨ possible2▸incredibly
adverb
◆Incredibly, a year later the same thing happened again.令人难以置信的是，一年后同样的事又发生了。■unbelievable / /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl/ / very difficult to believe and unlikely to be true难以相信的；不真实的◆It's all so unbelievable!真是太难以置信了！◆It seemed unbelievable, but it was true.那似乎不可信，但却是真的。◆I found the ending of the novel a bit unbelievable.我觉得这部小说的结尾有点儿不可信。OPPbelievable ⇨ possible2▸unbelievably
adverb
◆It was published, unbelievably, almost fifty years ago.令人难以相信的是，它在差不多五十年前就出版了。NOTE辨析 Incredible or unbelievable?If you describe sth as incredible you usually have accepted that it is true, even though you still find it very difficult to believe. * incredible通常表示已接受某事的真实性，即便依然觉得很难相信。(There are exceptions to this when the context makes it clear that you do not believe sth.也有例外，就是上下文清楚表明了不相信某事◆You surely don't believe this incredible accusation against him?想必你不会相信对他的这个不可思议的指控吧？) If you describe sth as unbelievable, you probably don't quite believe that it is true or possible. * unbelievable表示很可能不相信某事的真实性或可能性。■beyond beˈlief
idiom
(in a way that is) too great, difficult or shocking to be believed令人难以置信◆It is beyond belief that anyone could commit such a crime.真是无法相信竟然有人会犯下如此罪行。◆Dissatisfaction with the government has grown beyond belief.对政府的不满已经达到令人难以置信的程度。ⓘ Beyond belief is used especially to express or describe negative feelings or opinions. * beyond belief尤用以表述负面的情感或观点。