词汇 | religion |
释义 | religion 1 ENTRIES FOUND: religion (noun) religion /rɪˈlɪʤən/ noun plural religions religion /rɪˈlɪʤən/ noun plural religions Learner's definition of RELIGION 1 [noncount] : the belief in a god or in a group of gods宗教信仰 Many people turn to religion for comfort in a time of crisis.危难时期,许多人转向宗教寻求慰藉。 2 : an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods宗教 [count] There are many religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.世界上有很多宗教,比如佛教、基督教、印度教、伊斯兰教和犹太教。 Shinto is a religion that is unique to Japan.神道教是日本特有的宗教。 I think that children should be taught about different religions. [=faiths]我认为应该让孩子了解各种不同的宗教。 It is against my religion [=my beliefs do not allow me] to drink alcohol.饮酒有悖于我的宗教信仰。 [noncount] They advocated for freedom of religion. [=the right to choose what religion to follow and to worship without interference]他们主张宗教信仰自由。 She no longer participates in organized religion. [=a belief system that has large numbers of followers and a set of rules that must be followed]她不再参加宗教组织。 3 informal : an interest, a belief, or an activity that is very important to a person or group狂热的爱好;虔诚恪守的信仰;得到积极参与的活动 [count] Hockey is a religion in Canada.冰球是加拿大人最喜爱的运动。 Politics are a religion to him.政治是他至高无上的追求。 [noncount] Where I live, high school football is religion.在我生活的地方,高中橄榄球运动非常流行。 Food is religion in this house.美食是这家人的一大爱好。 find/get religion informal + sometimes disapproving 1 : to become religious : to decide to follow a particular religion变得有宗教信仰;决定信教 Lots of people get religion in prison.许多人在监狱中决定信教。 My dad found religion after surviving a car accident.我父亲在一场车祸中幸存下来后决定信教。 2 : to stop doing something that others think is wrong and begin to do something others think is good or correct改正错误;走入正轨 Automakers have found religion, finally bringing more hybrid vehicles to market.汽车制造商已步入正轨,最终为市场提供了更多的混合动力车 The mayor got religion on public transit and is now pushing plans to build a new subway.市长在公共交通的问题上找对了方向,现在正推行建造一条新地铁的计划。 |
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