Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #1819
religion
宗教；宗教信仰
the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or in a supernatural power that controls human destiny, often shown in rituals and practices
- 1.
Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.
对精神或形而上学实在(通常至少包含一位神祇)的信仰,以及相关的实践或仪式。
- 2.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
对控制人类命运的超自然力量的强烈信仰
- 3.
A particular system of such belief, and the rituals and practices proper to it.
特定的一套信仰体系及其相应的仪式和实践。
- 4.
an institution to express belief in a divine power
表达对神圣力量信仰的机构
- 5.
The way of life committed to by monks and nuns.
僧侣和修女所奉行的生活方式。
- 6.
Any practice to which someone or some group is seriously devoted.
某人或某群体认真投入的任何实践。
宗教；信仰体系；宗教团体；教会；修道生活；出家修行；狂热的爱好；痴迷的事；对精神或形而上学实在(通常至少包含一位神祇)的信仰,以及相关的实践或仪式。
In use
Many people find comfort in their religion during difficult times.
She studied several religions before deciding to convert.
Freedom of religion is a fundamental right in many countries.
he was raised in the Baptist religion
convert to + religion
convert to 表示改信另一种宗教。
He converted to a new religion.
他皈依了一个新宗教。
adjective + religion
organized religion 指有组织结构的大型宗教。
Organized religion has many followers.
有组织的宗教有许多信徒。
religion of + noun
Connections
Collocations
- organized religion
- 有组织的宗教
- Many people prefer organized religion over personal spirituality.许多人更喜欢有组织的宗教而非个人灵修。
- freedom of religion
- 宗教自由
- The constitution guarantees freedom of religion.宪法保障宗教自由。
- practice a religion
- 信奉宗教
- She practices the religion of her ancestors.她信奉祖先的宗教。
- religion and politics
- 宗教与政治
- The separation of religion and politics is a key principle.宗教与政治的分离是一项关键原则。
- world religions
- 世界宗教
- The course covers the major world religions.这门课程涵盖主要世界宗教。
- religion plays a role
Learner notes
Memory Tip
把'religion'的'gion'想成'金'，宗教常与黄金圣物相关。
Context & Register
通常为中性，适用于各种正式与非正式场合。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words with '-gion' (region, pigeon, legion) share the spelling but differ in vowel sound or stress; none rhyme with 'religion'. Common '-tion' words (fashion, action, nation) end with /ʃən/, while 'religion' ends with /dʒən/.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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