英語

belief

gb/bɪlˈif/ us/bɪlˈif/
A2 英語
~ 1400
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 state
1

Acceptance without proof

When you think something is true or real, even if you cannot prove it.

用法パターン: [someone]'s belief in [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'belief' with 'faith'; 'faith' often relates more specifically to religion or trust, whereas 'belief' can be broader.
類義語
conviction (Slightly more formal and often implies a firmly held belief.)
対義語
doubt (Represents uncertainty or lack of conviction about truth.)
コロケーション
strong belief |deep belief |belief system |belief in |core belief
テーマ
emotions |philosophy |religion |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Her belief in justice kept her going.
  • Many people have a strong belief in the power of education.
  • His belief that the project would succeed motivated the team.
  • The community shares a common belief in kindness and respect.
学習者向け例文
  • I have a belief that hard work brings success.
  • She has a strong belief in her friends.
  • His belief in himself helped him win.
  • They have a belief in peace.
名詞 A2 state
2

Religious or spiritual trust

When you trust or follow a religion or god.

用法パターン: [someone]'s belief in [a god/religion]
よくある間違い:
Learners may use 'belief' instead of 'religion' when referring to an organized system of faith; 'belief' refers more to the personal aspect.
類義語
faith (Often used interchangeably but can imply deeper personal trust and devotion.)
対義語
atheism (The absence of belief in any gods.)
コロケーション
religious belief |Christian belief |belief in God |Islamic belief
テーマ
religion |spirituality |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Her belief in God gives her strength.
  • Different cultures have different religious beliefs.
  • His beliefs guide his daily actions and moral choices.
学習者向け例文
  • He has a belief in one god.
  • Her belief helps her in hard times.
  • They have strong religious beliefs.
名詞 B1 entity
3

Opinion accepted as truth

An idea that you think is true.

用法パターン: [someone]'s belief that [clause]
類義語
view (Less formal and can be less deeply held than 'belief'.)
対義語
disbelief (Refusal to accept something as true.)
コロケーション
personal belief |political belief |cultural belief
テーマ
thinking |psychology |core_vocabulary
例文
  • It is my firm belief that education is the key to success.
  • Her beliefs about health influence what she eats.
  • Many people hold the belief that money brings happiness.
学習者向け例文
  • I have a belief that reading is good for you.
  • He has the belief that exercise is important.
  • Her belief is that we should help others.
文法
辞書形
belief
IPA
GB/bɪlˈif/
US/bɪlˈif/
音節・強勢
be - lief (2音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lief)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: belief
  • Plural: belief, beliefs
関連語
Forms
beliefs noun
Core family
believe verb A2 believer noun B1 believable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
disbelief noun B1 disbelieve verb unbelievable adjective B2
Advanced or less common
believability noun unbelief noun
表現

in the belief that

1
/ˈɪn ðə bɪlˈif ðˈæt/
fixed phrase

Acting based on conviction

Doing something because you think it is true or right.

例文
  • She acted in the belief that she was helping.
  • He spoke up in the belief that honesty was best.

to the best of my belief

1
/tə ðə bˈɛst əv mˈaɪ bɪlˈif/
fixed phrase formal

According to my conviction

As far as I know and believe to be true.

例文
  • To the best of my belief, he was at home all evening.
  • The statement is correct to the best of my belief.

beyond belief

1
/bɪjˈɔnd bɪlˈif/
fixed phrase

Extremely unbelievable or surprising

So surprising, bad, or good that it is hard to believe.

例文
  • The damage from the storm was beyond belief.
  • Her kindness was beyond belief.

beyond belief

2
/bɪjˈɔnd bɪlˈif/
fixed phrase

extremely hard to believe

So strange, bad, or good that it is hard to believe.

例文
  • Her kindness was beyond belief.
  • The mess in his room was beyond belief.

contrary to popular belief

1
/kˈɑntɹɛɹi tə pˈɑpjəlɚ bɪlˈif/
fixed phrase

against what most people think

Used to introduce information that is different from what many people think is true.

例文
  • Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind.
  • Contrary to popular belief, coffee does not always cause dehydration.
  • Contrary to popular belief, carrots don't improve night vision.
  • Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a lot of money to start a small business.

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