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belief

/bɪˈliːf/
English Definition
n. trust, opinion, faith
中文释义
信仰,信念
Example Sentence

Her belief in the power of education drove her to establish a free library in the village.

她对教育力量的信念促使她在村里建立了一座免费图书馆。

Synonyms
Antonyms
doubt disbelief
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
be+lieve(believe)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “belief”?

  1. A Trust, opinion, faith
  2. B An angry reprimand or criticism
  3. C Money or property received from someone after they die
  4. D A brief summary or general survey of something
Show answer

A — Trust, opinion, faith. “belief” means trust, opinion, faith.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “trust, opinion, faith”?

  1. A scolding
  2. B inheritance
  3. C synopsis
  4. D belief
Show answer

D — belief. “belief” means trust, opinion, faith.

Common questions about “belief”

What does “belief” mean?

belief — trust, opinion, faith. In Chinese: 信仰,信念.

How do you pronounce “belief”?

belief is pronounced /bɪˈliːf/.

How is “belief” used in a sentence?

Her belief in the power of education drove her to establish a free library in the village. (她对教育力量的信念促使她在村里建立了一座免费图书馆。)

What are synonyms for “belief”?

conviction, view, opinion — all close in meaning to belief (trust, opinion, faith).

What is the opposite of “belief”?

doubt, disbelief — each the opposite of belief (trust, opinion, faith).

Is “belief” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. belief is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “belief”?

be+lieve(believe)

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