religiously

IPA/rɪˈlɪdʒəsli/
KK[rɪlˈɪdʒəsli]IPA/rɪˈlɪdʒəsli/

religiously — 副詞

1. relating to a religion, shaped by religious beliefs, or forming part of religiou

1.副詞B2
釋義

宗教上

與宗教相關的方式

relating to a religion, shaped by religious beliefs, or forming part of religious worship and practice

例句

Zola was raised religiously and still attends services at the mosque every Friday.

Zola 在宗教環境中長大,至今仍每週五到清真寺參加禮拜。

religiously raised — describing upbringing in a faith tradition

The museum exhibited religiously significant artefacts collected from temples across the region.

博物館展出了從該地區各寺廟收集來的具有宗教意義的文物。

同義詞
  • spiritually

    focuses on inner belief and the soul rather than outward religious practice or identity

  • devoutly

    implies deep, sincere commitment to a faith — stronger and more emotional than 'religiously'

  • piously

    can carry a negative suggestion of showing off one's religious devotion

反義詞
  • secularly

    in a way that has no connection to religion

  • irreligiously

    showing a lack of regard for religion or religious practice

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 2 (VERY REGULARLY): this sense always involves religion or religious belief. The subject or action must have a genuine connection to faith.

2. doing something with great regularity and strong commitment, as if it were a dut

2.副詞B2
釋義

持之以恆地

非常有規律且從不間斷地做某事

doing something with great regularity and strong commitment, as if it were a duty that must never be skipped

例句

Erik goes for a run religiously every morning, even when it is raining hard.

Erik 持之以恆地每天早晨跑步,即使下大雨也不例外。

verb + religiously: describing a disciplined daily habit

Salma calls her mother religiously at seven each evening, no matter how busy she is.

Salma 每晚七點從不間斷地打電話給媽媽,無論自己有多忙。

同義詞
  • faithfully

    emphasises loyalty to a person or promise rather than the rhythm of a routine

  • consistently

    neutral and factual — focuses on lack of variation, with no emotional weight

  • diligently

    adds the idea of careful effort and hard work, not just regular repetition

  • unfailingly

    stresses that the action never stops or lets anyone down

反義詞

用法筆記

Only used figuratively — the action described has no connection to religion. Most often used with deliberate, repeated actions (exercise, calling, checking, practising). The subject must be choosing to do the action, not doing it accidentally or passively.

常見錯誤

I religiously forgot my keys every morning.
I religiously check that I have my keys before leaving.
💡'religiously' describes deliberate, repeated actions you choose to do; forgetting is accidental and cannot be done 'religiously.'