faith
Meaning: Complete trust or confidence; strong religious belief
Faith refers to complete trust or confidence in something or someone, or strong religious belief. It encompasses belief without proof, loyalty, and the formal systems of religious doctrine.
Examples
- I have faith that everything will work out in the end. 我相信最终一切都会好起来。Tengo fe en que todo saldrá bien al final.最終的にはすべてうまくいくと信じています。결국에는 모든 것이 잘 될 거라고 믿습니다.
- People of different faiths came together for the ceremony. 不同信仰的人们聚集在一起参加仪式。Personas de diferentes religiones se reunieron para la ceremonia.様々な宗教の人々がその式典に集まりました。다양한 종교를 가진 사람들이 그 의식에 함께 모였습니다.
- She kept faith with her principles throughout her career. 她在整个职业生涯中始终坚守自己的原则。Ella mantuvo la fe en sus principios a lo largo de su carrera.彼女はキャリアを通じて自分の信念を守り続けました。그녀는 경력 전반에 걸쳐 자신의 신념을 지켜냈습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'feid', from Latin 'fides' meaning 'trust' or 'belief', from 'fidere' (to trust). Related to 'fidelity', 'confide', 'confidence', 'fiancé', and 'defy'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Story & Trivia
From Latin 'fides' meaning 'trust, confidence'. The Latin phrase 'bona fide' (in good faith) is still used in English. In medieval times, breaking faith with one's lord was considered one of the worst possible crimes.
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