true believer

IPA/tɹˈuː bɪlˈiːvə/
IPA/tɹˈuː bᵻlˈiːvɚ/

true believer — idiom

1. someone who completely accepts and strongly supports a particular set of ideas,

1.慣用語B2
釋義

someone who completely accepts and strongly supports a particular set of ideas, a political system, or religious teachings, and does not question them

例句

Elena is a true believer in yoga and attends classes at the studio every morning.

true believer in + [practice/activity]

Shirin's father was a true believer in public education and taught at a local school for years.

true believer in + [institution/ideal]

同義詞
  • devotee

    strong but can be less ideological; often used for hobbies or religions

  • zealot

    stronger and sometimes negative — suggests extreme, aggressive commitment

  • adherent

    more formal and neutral; less emotional than 'true believer'

反義詞
  • sceptic

    someone who doubts or questions rather than believes fully

  • cynic

    someone who believes people act only out of selfish motives

文法句型

true believer in + [ideology/practice/institution]

用法筆記

Typically followed by 'in' + a noun phrase naming the belief, system, or practice. Unlike 'fan' or 'supporter', this phrase emphasises total, unquestioning loyalty.

常見錯誤

❌My uncle is a true believer of traditional medicine.
✅My uncle is a true believer in traditional medicine.
💡The correct preposition after 'true believer' is 'in', not 'of'.