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religion
宗教；宗教信仰
核心释义
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.
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。
Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.
- 2.
对控制人类命运的超自然力量的强烈信仰
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
- 3.
特定的一套信仰体系及其相应的仪式和实践。
A particular system of such belief, and the rituals and practices proper to it.
- 4.
表达对神圣力量信仰的机构
an institution to express belief in a divine power
- 5.
僧侣和修女所奉行的生活方式。
The way of life committed to by monks and nuns.
- 6.
某人或某群体认真投入的任何实践。
Any practice to which someone or some group is seriously devoted.
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。
用法In use
Many people find comfort in their religion during difficult times.
用法提示：名词“religion”表示宗教信仰体系，在此句中作为抽象概念出现。
She studied several religions before deciding to convert.
用法提示：名词复数形式“religions”指不同类型的信仰体系。
Freedom of religion is a fundamental right in many countries.
用法提示：名词“religion”在短语“freedom of religion”中指信仰自由这一概念。
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
相关词与表达Connections
搭配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
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
把'religion'的'gion'想成'金'，宗教常与黄金圣物相关。
语境与语域Context & Register
通常为中性，适用于各种正式与非正式场合。
发音与拼写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/.
高价值词汇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。
用法优先级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。
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