religious
Significado: Relating to religion or faith; devoutly practising a religion
Religious relates to religion, faith, or spiritual beliefs. It can describe a person who practises a faith devoutly, or things connected to organised religion like religious buildings or texts. It can also mean extremely careful or devoted, as in 'religious about punctuality.'
Ejemplos
- She comes from a very religious family. 她来自一个非常虔诚的家庭。Ella viene de una familia muy religiosa.彼女はとても信仰深い家庭の出身です。그녀는 매우 신앙심이 깊은 가정 출신입니다.
- The country has many beautiful religious buildings. 这个国家有许多美丽的宗教建筑。El país tiene muchos edificios religiosos hermosos.その国には美しい宗教建築がたくさんあります。그 나라에는 아름다운 종교 건축물이 많이 있습니다.
- He's religious about checking his emails every morning. 他对每天早上查看邮件这件事非常严格。Él es muy riguroso con revisar sus correos cada mañana.彼は毎朝メールをチェックすることに関しては厳格です。그는 매일 아침 이메일을 확인하는 것에 관해서는 철저합니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'religiosus', from 'religio' meaning 'obligation' or 'reverence', possibly from 'religare' (to bind fast) or 'relegere' (to read again, go over carefully). The true etymology was debated even by the Romans.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
The word comes from Latin 'religiosus' meaning reverent or devout. In modern usage, 'religious' has expanded beyond faith to describe any devoted, ritualistic behaviour - hence phrases like 'religious about exercise.'
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