belief
n
1 [U] ~ in sth/sb feeling that sth/sb is real and true; trust or confidence in sth/sb 對某事物[某人]的真實性和正確性所具有的信心; 對某事物[某人]的信仰或信賴
I haven't much belief in his honesty, ie cannot feel sure that he is honest. 我對他的誠實缺乏足夠的信心.
He has great belief in his doctor, ie is confident that his doctor can cure him. 他對那位醫生無比信賴.
She has lost her belief in God, ie no longer thinks that God exists. 她已不相信上帝(不相信真有上帝).
2 [C]
(a) thing accepted as true or real; what one believes 認為正確或確實的事物; 信念; 相信
It is my belief that..., ie It is my firm opinion that... 我相信....
He acted in accordance with his beliefs. 他按照自己的信念行事.
(b) religion or sth taught as part of religion 宗教信仰; 教義
Christian beliefs 基督教的教義.
3 (idm 習語) beyond be`lief too great, difficult, dreadful, etc to be believed; incredible (因太大、太難、太可怕等)難以置信的; 不可思議的
I find his behaviour (irresponsible) beyond belief. 我發覺他的所作所為(不負責任)到了簡直令人難以置信的地步. in the belief that... feeling confident that... 相信...
He came to me in the belief that I could help him. 他到我這里來, 相信我能幫助他. to the best of one's belief/knowledge => best3.