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单词 conviction
释义

conviction

UK /kənˈvɪkʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singularconviction
pluralconvictions

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    countable/uncountable a decision by a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime

    The conviction of three youths was later quashed by the Court of Appeal.

    She has a conviction for dangerous driving.

    a string of convictions (=a lot of them):

    He has a string of previous convictions.

    Synonyms and related words

    Judgments, verdicts and official orders
  2. 2
    countable a strong belief or opinion about something

    She holds deep religious convictions.

    Synonyms and related words

    Opinions and attitudes
    Synonyms and related words

    Thoughts, ideas and beliefs
  3. 3
    uncountable the feeling or appearance of being confident or very certain about something

    ‘Everything will be fine,’ she said, though without much conviction.

    The team’s recent performances have lacked conviction.

    Synonyms and related words

    Feelings of confidence and pride

phrases

not carry conviction

conviction

US /kənˈvɪkʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singularconviction
pluralconvictions

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    countable a strong belief or opinion about something

    She holds deep religious convictions.

    Synonyms and related words

    Opinions and attitudes
    Synonyms and related words

    Thoughts, ideas and beliefs
  2. 2
    countable/uncountable a decision by a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime

    The conviction of three youths was later quashed by the Court of Appeals.

    She has a conviction for driving while intoxicated.

    a string of convictions (=a lot of them):

    He has a string of previous convictions.

    Synonyms and related words

    Judgments, verdicts and official orders
  3. 3
    uncountable the feeling or appearance of being confident or very certain about something

    “Everything will be fine,” she said, though without much conviction.

    The team’s recent performances have lacked conviction.

    Synonyms and related words

    Feelings of confidence and pride

phrases

not carry conviction
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