1. | [u] ~ (in sb/sth) 信任;相信;信心trust in sb's ability or knowledge; trust that sb/sth will do what has been promised |
I have great faith in you─I know you'll do well. 我对你有信心,我知道你会干好的。 | |
We've lost faith in the government's promises. 我们不再相信政府的承诺。 | |
Her friend's kindness has restored her faith in human nature. 朋友的善意使她恢复了对人性的信心。 | |
He has blind faith(= unreasonable trust) in doctors' ability to find a cure. 他盲目相信医生有妙手回春的能力。 |
2. | [u][sing] 宗教信仰strong religious belief |
to lose your faith 失去信仰 | |
Faith is stronger than reason. 信仰比理智更有力。 |
3. | [c] (某一)宗教a particular religion |
the Christian faith 基督教 | |
The children are learning to understand people of different faiths. 孩子们在学着理解不同宗教信仰的人。 |
4. | [u] good ~ 诚意;善意the intention to do sth right |
They handed over the weapons as a gesture of good faith. 他们交出武器以示诚意。 |