Dictionary entry
organized religion
noun
有组织的宗教
an institution to express belief in a divine power
- 1.
an institution to express belief in a divine power
In use
Many people find comfort in organized religion, while others prefer a more personal spiritual path.
She studied the role of organized religion in shaping social norms throughout history.
The festival brings together people from various backgrounds, regardless of their affiliation with organized religion.
organized religion + verb
Organized religion often provides a sense of community.
有组织的宗教常常提供一种社区感。
verb + organized religion
Many people reject organized religion.
许多人拒绝有组织的宗教。
in + organized religion
She found solace in organized religion.
她在有组织的宗教中找到了安慰。
Common mistakes
She believes organized religion.She believes in organized religion.
中文中“相信”后可直接接名词,但英语中“believe”表示信仰时需要介词“in”,如“believe in organized religion”。
Organized religions are important in society.Organized religion is important in society.
中文“有组织的宗教”常作为整体概念,英语中“organized religion”作抽象名词时为不可数,故用单数且不加冠词。
Connections
Confusing words
- religion
- 宗教 · religion指广义的宗教信仰或宗教体系,而organized religion特指有正式组织和制度的宗教体制。
- religious organization
- 宗教组织 · religious organization指具体的宗教团体或机构,如教会、寺庙;organized religion强调宗教的制度化、组织化形态,而非具体组织。
Word family
- organize
- 组织;安排 · v
- organization
- 组织;机构 · n
- organizational
- 组织的;管理上的 · adj
- organizer
- 组织者;主办方 · n
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