beliefs

beliefs — noun

1. ideas or principles that a person or group accepts as true or important, especia

1.名詞B1
釋義

ideas or principles that a person or group accepts as true or important, especially about religion, politics, or how people should live.

例句

Joshua's beliefs about animal welfare shaped the menu at his cafe.

beliefs about + topic

Talia and her sister discussed their religious beliefs after the festival.

religious beliefs

同義詞
  • views

    broader and often lighter, not always tied to deep principles

  • convictions

    stronger and firmer, often suggesting ideas a person will defend

  • principles

    focuses more on moral rules that guide behavior

文法句型

beliefs about + topic

beliefs in + religion or idea

strong / personal / religious beliefs

用法筆記

Usually plural when talking about a person's religion, politics, or guiding ideas. It is often followed by about + topic or in + religion or principle. Distinguish from singular belief when you mean one specific idea or the general feeling that something is true.

常見錯誤

❌His beliefs is hard to change.
✅His beliefs are hard to change.
💡Beliefs is a plural noun, so it takes a plural verb.
❌She has a strong beliefs about school uniforms.
✅She has strong beliefs about school uniforms.
💡Do not use 'a' before the plural noun beliefs.