Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #3001
convinced
/kənˈvɪnst/
adjective
确信的；坚信的；信服的
believing something strongly or having been persuaded; very sure
- 1.
In a state of believing, especially from evidence but not necessarily.
确信的,相信的
- 2.
persuaded of; very sure
确信的；深信不疑的
- 3.
having a strong belief or conviction
坚信的；有坚定信念的
确信的,相信的；确信的；深信不疑的；坚信的；有坚定信念的；确信的；深信的
In use
She was convinced that she had made the right decision.
I am convinced of his innocence after hearing the evidence.
They remain convinced that the project will succeed.
were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join
a convinced and fanatical pacifist
be convinced of sth
She is convinced of his innocence.
她确信他是无辜的。
be convinced that...
I am convinced that he is telling the truth.
Connections
Collocations
- firmly convinced
- 坚信的
- She is firmly convinced that hard work pays off.她坚信努力工作会有回报。
- totally convinced
- 完全相信的
- I am totally convinced of his innocence.我完全相信他的清白。
- convinced that
- 确信...
- He is convinced that the plan will succeed.他确信这个计划会成功。
- convinced of
- 对...深信不疑
- They are convinced of the importance of education.他们对教育的重要性深信不疑。
- remain convinced
- 仍然相信
- Despite the doubts, she remains convinced of her decision.尽管有疑虑，她仍然相信自己的决定。
- become convinced
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想：'con'像'肯'（肯定），'vinced'像'文斯'（人名）→ 肯定文斯的话，即深信不疑。
Context & Register
mixed；多用于正式或一般场合，强调内心坚定的确信，常见于陈述信念或说服语境
Pronunciation & Spelling
'minced' (/mɪnst/) rhymes with 'convinced' (/kənˈvɪnst/). 'against' (/əˈɡɛnst/) ends with '-nst' but has a different vowel sound, so it is a lookalike.
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