英语词汇“religion”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典-新都网

re·li·gion

(rĭ-lĭjən)

a. The belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers, regarded as creating and governing the universe: respect for religion.

b. A particular variety of such belief, especially when organized into a system of doctrine and practice: the world's many religions.

c. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.

2. The life or condition of a person in a religious order: a widow who went into religion and became a nun.

3. A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion: a person for whom art became a religion.

Idiom:

get religion Informal

1. To become religious or devout.

2. To resolve to end one's immoral behavior.

[Middle English religioun, from Old French religion, from Latin religiō, religiōn-, perhaps from religāre, to tie fast; see RELY.]

单词	religion
释义	re·li·gion (rĭ-lĭjən) n. 1. a. The belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers, regarded as creating and governing the universe: respect for religion. b. A particular variety of such belief, especially when organized into a system of doctrine and practice: the world's many religions. c. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader. 2. The life or condition of a person in a religious order: a widow who went into religion and became a nun. 3. A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion: a person for whom art became a religion. *Idiom:* *get religion* Informal 1. To become religious or devout. 2. To resolve to end one's immoral behavior. [Middle English religioun, from Old French religion, from Latin religiō, religiōn-, perhaps from religāre, to tie fast; see RELY.]
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