believe
Significado: To accept something as true; to have faith or confidence in
Believe means to accept that something is true or real, or to have faith in something or someone. It can express opinion ('I believe we should wait'), religious faith, or trust in a person. Common expressions include 'believe it or not' (surprisingly), 'believe in' (have faith in), and 'make believe' (pretend).
Ejemplos
- I believe she's telling the truth. 我相信她说的是实话。Creo que está diciendo la verdad.彼女は本当のことを言っていると思います。그녀가 사실을 말하고 있다고 생각합니다.
- Do you believe in ghosts? 你相信鬼魂存在吗?¿Crees en los fantasmas?幽霊を信じますか?귀신을 믿으시나요?
- Believe it or not, I've never been to London. 信不信由你,我从没去过伦敦。Lo creas o no, nunca he estado en Londres.信じられないかもしれませんが、ロンドンに行ったことがありません。믿기 어려우시겠지만, 저는 런던에 가 본 적이 없습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'belȳfan', from Proto-Germanic 'ga-laubjan' meaning 'to hold dear, to trust'. Related to German 'glauben' and 'love' — to believe was originally to hold something beloved or trusted.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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