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believe believe ★★★★★/bɪli͟ːv/1[VERB	动词]相信；认为 If you believe that something is true, you think that it is true, but you are not sure.   [V that]  [V n to-inf]  [V so/not]  [Also V n adj]  [FORMAL 正式]Experts believe that the coming drought will be extensive...专家们认为即将发生的旱灾将侵袭大片地区。I believe you have something of mine...我想你拿了我什么东西。The main problem, I believe, lies elsewhere...主要的问题，我认为，出在别的地方。We believe them to be hidden here in this apartment...我们相信他们就被藏在这套公寓里。'You've never heard of him?' — 'I don't  believe so.'“你从来没有听说过他？”——“我认为不是这样的。”2[VERB	动词]相信（某人或某人的话） If you believe someone or if you believe what they say or write, you accept that they are telling the truth.   [V n]He did not sound as if he believed her...他听起来似乎并不相信她。Never believe anything a married man says about his wife...永远不要相信一个已婚男人说的任何有关他妻子的话。Don't believe what you read in the papers.不要相信报纸上看到的东西。3[VERB	动词]相信有…；认为…存在 If you believe in fairies, ghosts, or miracles, you are sure that they exist or happen. If you believe in a god, you are sure of the existence of that god.   [V in n]  [Also V]I don't believe in ghosts...我不相信有鬼。Do you believe in magic?你相信魔法真的存在吗？4[VERB	动词]认为…是应该的（或正确的） If you believe in a way of life or an idea, you are in favour of it because you think it is good or right.   [V in n]He believed in marital fidelity.他认为婚内应该忠诚。...decent candidates who believed in democracy.信奉民主政治的正派候选人5[VERB	动词]对…有信心；信任；信赖 If you believe in someone or what they are doing, you have confidence in them and think that they will be successful.   [V in n]If you believe in yourself you can succeed.只要自信，就能成功。Usage Note :Note that when you are using the verb believe with that-clause in order to state a negative opinion or belief, you normally make believe negative, rather than the verb. For instance, it is more usual to say 'He didn't believe she could do it...' than 'He believed she couldn't do it'. The same applies to other verbs with a similar meaning, such as consider, suppose, and think. I don't consider that you kept your promise... I don't suppose he ever saw it... I don't think he saw me. 注意，当 believe 和 that 从句连用陈述否定的观点或看法时，通常对 believe 而不是从句中的动词加以否定。例如，通常说 He didn't believe she could do it（他认为她做不到），而很少说 He believed she couldn't do it。同样的句型结构也适用于 consider, suppose 和 think 等意思相近的动词：I don't consider that you kept your promise（我认为你没有遵守诺言），I don't suppose he ever saw it（我想他从没见过它），I don't think he saw me（我认为他没有看到我）。6[VERB	动词]（表示惊奇）难以置信 Believe is used in expressions such as I can't believe how or it's hard to believe that in order to express surprise, for example because something bad has happened or something very difficult has been achieved.   [V wh]  [Also V that]  [with brd-neg]  [feelings]Many officers I spoke to found it hard to believe what was happening around them...很多和我谈过的官员都觉得发生在他们周围的事情令人难以置信。I was a physical and emotional wreck — I still can't believe how I ever got any work done.我那时身心俱疲——现在还难以相信我是怎么把一些事情做成的。7[PHRASE	短语]（表示对所见所闻惊讶不已）相信自己的眼睛/耳朵 If you say that you cannot believe your eyes or cannot believe your ears, you are emphasizing that you are very surprised about something you have seen or heard.   [V inflects]  [emphasis]I could not believe my eyes. She was far more beautiful than I had imagined.我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。她比我想象的漂亮多了。8[PHRASE	短语]（强调刚才所述之事令人吃惊）信不信由你 You can use believe it or not to emphasize that what you have just said is surprising.   [PHR with cl]  [emphasis]That's normal, believe it or not.那很正常，信不信由你。9[PHRASE	短语]（强调对某事感到惊讶）你会相信吗？ If you say would you believe it, you are emphasizing your surprise about something.   [PHR with cl]  [emphasis]And would you believe it, he's younger than me!你信吗？他比我年轻！10[PHRASE	短语]（强调所述属实）相信我 You can use believe you me to emphasize that what you are saying is true.   [PHR with cl]  [emphasis]It's absolutely amazing, believe you me.这太不可思议了，真的。 believebe‧lieve /bəˈliːv/ ●●● S1 W1 verb  Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1[transitive] to be sure that something is true or that someone is telling the truth:  You shouldn’t believe everything you read. I believed him, even though his story sounded unlikely.believe (that) I don’t believe he’s only 25. I don’t believe a word of it (=I think it is completely untrue).2[transitive] to think that something is true or possible, although you are not completely surebelieve (that) Detectives believe that the victim knew his killer.it is believed (that) It is believed that the house was built in 1735.believe so (=think that something is true) ‘Have they arrived yet?’ ‘Yes, I believe so.’be believed to be something At 115, Mrs Jackson is believed to be the oldest person in the country. The four men are widely believed (=believed by a lot of people) to have been killed by their captors. Did you honestly believe that I’d be stupid enough to do that? I firmly believe that the business will be a success.► see thesaurus at think3it’s difficult/hard to believe (that) used when you are surprised that something is true:  Sometimes, it’s hard to believe we’ve been married for 50 years.SPOKEN PHRASES4can’t/don’t believe something used when you are very surprised or shocked by something:  I can’t believe he’s expecting us to work on Sunday! I couldn’t believe it when he told me what had happened.can hardly/scarcely believe something I could scarcely believe my luck.5believe it or not used when you are saying something that is true but surprising:  He enjoys school, believe it or not.6would you believe it! (also I don’t believe it!) used when you are surprised or angry about something:  And then he just walked out. Would you believe it!7believe (you) me used to emphasize that something is definitely true:  There’ll be trouble when they find out about this, believe you me!8 you’d better believe it! used to emphasize that something is true9 don’t you believe it! used to emphasize that something is definitely not true10can’t believe your eyes/ears used to say that someone is very surprised by something they see or hear11if you believe that, you’ll believe anything used to say that something is definitely not true, and that anyone who believes it must be stupid12seeing is believing (also I’ll believe it when I see it) used to say that you will only believe that something happens or exists when you actually see it13[intransitive] to have a religious faith:  She says those who believe will go to heaven. → make believeat make1(19)GRAMMARPatterns with believe• You believe that something is true: · We believe that all men are equal.• You believe that something should happen: · We believe all men should be treated equally.• You believe that someone can do something: · I still believe that we can win.• You believe that something might or could happen: · Do you believe that things might change?• In more formal English, you can say it is believed that: · It was believed that the King’s touch could cure diseases.• In all the above patterns with that, ‘that’ can be omitted: · We believe all men are equal.Grammar guide ‒ VERBS• You can use the phrases I believe so or I don’t believe so, usually to give a short answer: · ‘Are they married?’ ‘I believe so.’· ‘Were there any problems?’ ‘I don’t believe so.’ ✗Don’t say:  I believe it.Using the progressiveBelieve is not used in the progressive. You say: · I believe you. ✗Don’t say:  I am believing you.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSto believe somethingbelieve to be sure that something is true or that someone is telling the truth: · I believed her when she said that she loved me.· Don’t believe anything he tells you.accept to believe that something is true, especially because someone has persuaded you to believe it: · His wife accepted his explanation for why he was late.· Leah had slowly come to accept her brother’s version of events.take somebody’s word for it especially spoken to believe what someone says is true, even though you have no proof or experience of it: · I don’t know anything about him, so I’ll just have to take your word for it.· You don’t have to take my word for it – go and see for yourself.· ‘Cakes are very easy to make.’ ‘I’ll take your word for it.’give somebody the benefit of the doubt to believe what someone says, even though you think it might not be true: · Unless you have proof, you should give him the benefit of the doubt.to believe something that is untruebe taken in (also fall for something informal) to be tricked into believing something that is not true: · A lot of people were taken in by these claims.· I can’t believe she fell for that old excuse!swallow informal to believe a story or explanation that is not true, especially when this makes you seem silly: · His aunt had swallowed his story unquestioningly.· Police refused to swallow his story, and put him in a cell.believe in somebody/something phrasal verb1to be sure that someone or something exists:  Do you believe in God?2to think that something is effective or right:  I don’t believe in these diets.believe in doing something The school believes in letting children learn at their own pace.3to trust someone and be confident that they will be successful:  The people want a president they can believe in. Believe in yourself, or you’ll never succeed.

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and the old woman believed him.          那个男人自称是社会福利工作者，老妇人信以为真。                          ◆          Believe me, she's not right for you.          相信我，她不适合你。                          believesth                          ◆          I believed his lies for years.          我很多年都对他的谎话信以为真。                          ◆          I find that            hard to believe.                    我对此感到难以相信。                          ◆                      Don't believe a word of it            (= don't believe any part of what sb is saying).                    一点也不要相信那些话。                          believe(that)…                          ◆          People used to believe (that) the earth was flat.          人们一度认为地球是平的。                          ◆          He refused to believe (that) his son was involved in drugs.          他不愿相信他的儿子沾染毒品。                          ◆                      I do believeyou're right            (= I think sth is true, even though it is surprising).                    我的确相信你是对的。                            think possible        认为有可能                    2        ★                  [intransitive                ,         transitive          ]                          to think that sth is true or possible, although you are not completely certain            把（某事）当真；认为有可能                                    ◆          ‘Where does she come from?’ ‘Spain, I believe.’          “她是哪里人？”“我想是西班牙人。”                          ◆          ‘Does he still work there?’ ‘I            believe so/not.’                    “他还在那里工作吗？”“我想是╱不是。”                          believe(that)…                          ◆          Police believe (that) the man may be armed.          警方认为那个人可能携有武器。                it is believed (that)…                  ◆          It is believed that the couple have left the country.          据信那对夫妇已经离开了这个国家。                          believesb/sth to be, have, etc. sth                          ◆          The vases are believed to be worth over $20 000 each.          那些花瓶据估计每个价值都超过 2 万元。                          believesb/sth + adj.                          ◆          Three sailors are missing, believed drowned.          有三位船员失踪，相信是淹死了。                          ☞synonyms at                                                    think                                                                have opinion        认定                    3        ★                  [transitive          ]                          believe(that)…                          to have the opinion that sth is right or true            认定；看作                                    ◆          The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government.          该党把教育视为政府面临的最重要的问题。                          ☞language bank at                                                    according to                                              ,                                                    opinion                                                                be surprised/annoyed        吃惊；恼怒                    4        ★                  [transitive          ]                don't/can't ~                  used to say that you are surprised or annoyed at sth            （表示对某事吃惊或恼怒）                                    believe(that)…                          ◆          She couldn't believe (that) it was all happening again.          她简直无法相信整件事又在重演。                          believehow, what, etc…                          ◆          I can't believe how much better I feel.          真想不到我觉得好多了。                            religion        宗教                    5                  [intransitive          ]                          to have a religious faith            有宗教信仰                                    ◆          The god appears only to those who believe.          信神如神在。                            IDIOMS              believe it or ˈnot                              (              informal)                        used to introduce information that is true but that may surprise people              信不信由你                                            ◆            Believe it or not, he asked me to marry him!            信不信由你，他向我求婚了！                                      believe (you) ˈme                              (              informal)                        used to emphasize that you strongly believe what you are saying              我敢保证                                            ◆            You haven't heard the last of this, believe you me!            我敢保证你没听说过最新的消息。                                      don't you beˈlieve it!                              (              informal)                        used to tell sb that sth is definitely not true              绝对不正确（不可相信）                                                  I don't beˈlieve it!                              (              informal)                        used to say that you are surprised or annoyed about sth              （表示吃惊或恼怒）我简直无法相信                                            ◆            I don't believe it! What are you doing here?            我简直无法相信！你在这里干什么？                                      if you believe that, you'll believe ˈanything                              (              informal)                        used to say that you think sb is stupid if they believe that sth is true              你要是连这都相信，还有什么不信的                                                  make believe (that…)                              to pretend that sth is true              假装                                            ☞related noun                                                            make-believe                                                                                not believe your ˈears/ˈeyes                              (              informal)                        to be very surprised at sth you hear/see              不相信自己的耳朵（或眼睛）；对所闻（或所见）非常吃惊                                            ◆            I couldn't believe my eyes when she walked in.            她走进来时我简直不相信自己的眼睛。                                      seeing is beˈlieving                              (              saying)                        used to say that sb will have to believe that sth is true when they see it, although they do not think it is true now              眼见为实；百闻不如一见                                                  would you beˈlieve (it)?                              (              informal)                        used to show that you are surprised and annoyed about sth              （表示惊讶或气愤）你能相信吗                                            ◆            And, would you believe, he didn't even apologize!            而且，可气的是，他连个道歉都没有！                                      you/you'd better beˈlieve it!                              (              informal)                        used to tell sb that sth is definitely true              当然没错；千真万确                                                  ☞more at                                    give                                   v.                            PHRASAL VERBS                    ★        beˈlieve in sb/sth                              to feel certain that sb/sth exists              相信某人（或事物）的存在                                            ◆            Do you believe in God?            你相信有上帝吗？                                      ★        beˈlieve in sb                              to feel that you can trust sb and/or that they will be successful              信赖；信任；相信某人会成功                                            ◆            They need a leader they can believe in.            他们需要一个可以信赖的领导。                                ☞synonyms at                                                            trust                                                                                ★        beˈlieve in sth                              to think that sth is good, right or acceptable              认为某事好（或对、可接受）                                            believedoing sth                                ◆            I don't believe in hitting children.            我不赞成打孩子。                                      beˈlieve sth of sb                              to think that sb is capable of sth              相信某人能干出某事                                            ◆            Are you sure he was lying? I can't believe that of him.            你确信他在说谎吗？我不相信他会干这种事。                                      believe      believes      believed      believing                  be·lieve              /        bɪˈliːv                ;          NAmE                bɪˈliːv                /             believe[bɪˈli:v]believed, believing, believesCET4CET6TEM4考研v2121924006573633635313933353728099VERB3274197731Spoken:176474982believed[36698] believes[18564] believing[9530]相信(77%)，认为(23%)vi.信任；料想；笃信宗教vt.相信；认为；信任

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Collins	believe ★★★★★ /bɪli͟ːv/ 1 [VERB 动词]相信；认为 If you believe that something is true, you think that it is true, but you are not sure. [V that] [V n to-inf] [V so/not] [Also V n adj] [FORMAL 正式] Experts believe that the coming drought will be extensive... 专家们认为即将发生的旱灾将侵袭大片地区。 I believe you have something of mine... 我想你拿了我什么东西。 The main problem, I believe, lies elsewhere... 主要的问题，我认为，出在别的地方。 We believe them to be hidden here in this apartment... 我们相信他们就被藏在这套公寓里。 'You've never heard of him?' — 'I don't believe so.' “你从来没有听说过他？”——“我认为不是这样的。” 2 [VERB 动词]相信（某人或某人的话） If you believe someone or if you believe what they say or write, you accept that they are telling the truth. [V n] He did not sound as if he believed her... 他听起来似乎并不相信她。 Never believe anything a married man says about his wife... 永远不要相信一个已婚男人说的任何有关他妻子的话。 Don't believe what you read in the papers. 不要相信报纸上看到的东西。 3 [VERB 动词]相信有…；认为…存在 If you believe in fairies, ghosts, or miracles, you are sure that they exist or happen. If you believe in a god, you are sure of the existence of that god. [V in n] [Also V] I don't believe in ghosts... 我不相信有鬼。 Do you believe in magic? 你相信魔法真的存在吗？ 4 [VERB 动词]认为…是应该的（或正确的） If you believe in a way of life or an idea, you are in favour of it because you think it is good or right. [V in n] He believed in marital fidelity. 他认为婚内应该忠诚。 ...decent candidates who believed in democracy. 信奉民主政治的正派候选人 5 [VERB 动词]对…有信心；信任；信赖 If you believe in someone or what they are doing, you have confidence in them and think that they will be successful. [V in n] If you believe in yourself you can succeed. 只要自信，就能成功。 Usage Note : Note that when you are using the verb believe with that-clause in order to state a negative opinion or belief, you normally make believe negative, rather than the verb. For instance, it is more usual to say 'He didn't believe she could do it...' than 'He believed she couldn't do it'. The same applies to other verbs with a similar meaning, such as consider, suppose, and think. I don't consider that you kept your promise... I don't suppose he ever saw it... I don't think he saw me. 注意，当 believe 和 that 从句连用陈述否定的观点或看法时，通常对 believe 而不是从句中的动词加以否定。例如，通常说 He didn't believe she could do it（他认为她做不到），而很少说 He believed she couldn't do it。同样的句型结构也适用于 consider, suppose 和 think 等意思相近的动词：I don't consider that you kept your promise（我认为你没有遵守诺言），I don't suppose he ever saw it（我想他从没见过它），I don't think he saw me（我认为他没有看到我）。 6 [VERB 动词]（表示惊奇）难以置信 Believe is used in expressions such as I can't believe how or it's hard to believe that in order to express surprise, for example because something bad has happened or something very difficult has been achieved. [V wh] [Also V that] [with brd-neg] [feelings] Many officers I spoke to found it hard to believe what was happening around them... 很多和我谈过的官员都觉得发生在他们周围的事情令人难以置信。 I was a physical and emotional wreck — I still can't believe how I ever got any work done. 我那时身心俱疲——现在还难以相信我是怎么把一些事情做成的。 7 [PHRASE 短语]（表示对所见所闻惊讶不已）相信自己的眼睛/耳朵 If you say that you cannot believe your eyes or cannot believe your ears, you are emphasizing that you are very surprised about something you have seen or heard. [V inflects] [emphasis] I could not believe my eyes. She was far more beautiful than I had imagined. 我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。她比我想象的漂亮多了。 8 [PHRASE 短语]（强调刚才所述之事令人吃惊）信不信由你 You can use believe it or not to emphasize that what you have just said is surprising. [PHR with cl] [emphasis] That's normal, believe it or not. 那很正常，信不信由你。 9 [PHRASE 短语]（强调对某事感到惊讶）你会相信吗？ If you say would you believe it, you are emphasizing your surprise about something. [PHR with cl] [emphasis] And would you believe it, he's younger than me! 你信吗？他比我年轻！ 10 [PHRASE 短语]（强调所述属实）相信我 You can use believe you me to emphasize that what you are saying is true. [PHR with cl] [emphasis] It's absolutely amazing, believe you me. 这太不可思议了，真的。
Oxford	be·lieve ★ / bɪˈliːv ; NAmE bɪˈliːv / verb ( not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时 ) feel certain 相信 1 ★ [transitive ] to feel certain that sth is true or that sb is telling you the truth 相信；认为真实 believesb ◆ I don't believe you! 我不相信你的话！ ◆ The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him. 那个男人自称是社会福利工作者，老妇人信以为真。 ◆ Believe me, she's not right for you. 相信我，她不适合你。 believesth ◆ I believed his lies for years. 我很多年都对他的谎话信以为真。 ◆ I find that hard to believe. 我对此感到难以相信。 ◆ Don't believe a word of it (= don't believe any part of what sb is saying). 一点也不要相信那些话。 believe(that)… ◆ People used to believe (that) the earth was flat. 人们一度认为地球是平的。 ◆ He refused to believe (that) his son was involved in drugs. 他不愿相信他的儿子沾染毒品。 ◆ I do believeyou're right (= I think sth is true, even though it is surprising). 我的确相信你是对的。 think possible 认为有可能 2 ★ [intransitive , transitive ] to think that sth is true or possible, although you are not completely certain 把（某事）当真；认为有可能 ◆ ‘Where does she come from?’ ‘Spain, I believe.’ “她是哪里人？”“我想是西班牙人。” ◆ ‘Does he still work there?’ ‘I believe so/not.’ “他还在那里工作吗？”“我想是╱不是。” believe(that)… ◆ Police believe (that) the man may be armed. 警方认为那个人可能携有武器。 it is believed (that)… ◆ It is believed that the couple have left the country. 据信那对夫妇已经离开了这个国家。 believesb/sth to be, have, etc. sth ◆ The vases are believed to be worth over $20 000 each. 那些花瓶据估计每个价值都超过 2 万元。 believesb/sth + adj. ◆ Three sailors are missing, believed drowned. 有三位船员失踪，相信是淹死了。 ☞synonyms at think have opinion 认定 3 ★ [transitive ] believe(that)… to have the opinion that sth is right or true 认定；看作 ◆ The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. 该党把教育视为政府面临的最重要的问题。 ☞language bank at according to , opinion be surprised/annoyed 吃惊；恼怒 4 ★ [transitive ] don't/can't ~ used to say that you are surprised or annoyed at sth （表示对某事吃惊或恼怒） believe(that)… ◆ She couldn't believe (that) it was all happening again. 她简直无法相信整件事又在重演。 believehow, what, etc… ◆ I can't believe how much better I feel. 真想不到我觉得好多了。 religion 宗教 5 [intransitive ] to have a religious faith 有宗教信仰 ◆ The god appears only to those who believe. 信神如神在。 IDIOMS believe it or ˈnot ( informal) used to introduce information that is true but that may surprise people 信不信由你 ◆ Believe it or not, he asked me to marry him! 信不信由你，他向我求婚了！ believe (you) ˈme ( informal) used to emphasize that you strongly believe what you are saying 我敢保证 ◆ You haven't heard the last of this, believe you me! 我敢保证你没听说过最新的消息。 don't you beˈlieve it! ( informal) used to tell sb that sth is definitely not true 绝对不正确（不可相信） I don't beˈlieve it! ( informal) used to say that you are surprised or annoyed about sth （表示吃惊或恼怒）我简直无法相信 ◆ I don't believe it! What are you doing here? 我简直无法相信！你在这里干什么？ if you believe that, you'll believe ˈanything ( informal) used to say that you think sb is stupid if they believe that sth is true 你要是连这都相信，还有什么不信的 make believe (that…) to pretend that sth is true 假装 ☞related noun make-believe not believe your ˈears/ˈeyes ( informal) to be very surprised at sth you hear/see 不相信自己的耳朵（或眼睛）；对所闻（或所见）非常吃惊 ◆ I couldn't believe my eyes when she walked in. 她走进来时我简直不相信自己的眼睛。 seeing is beˈlieving ( saying) used to say that sb will have to believe that sth is true when they see it, although they do not think it is true now 眼见为实；百闻不如一见 would you beˈlieve (it)? ( informal) used to show that you are surprised and annoyed about sth （表示惊讶或气愤）你能相信吗 ◆ And, would you believe, he didn't even apologize! 而且，可气的是，他连个道歉都没有！ you/you'd better beˈlieve it! ( informal) used to tell sb that sth is definitely true 当然没错；千真万确 ☞more at give v. PHRASAL VERBS ★ beˈlieve in sb/sth to feel certain that sb/sth exists 相信某人（或事物）的存在 ◆ Do you believe in God? 你相信有上帝吗？ ★ beˈlieve in sb to feel that you can trust sb and/or that they will be successful 信赖；信任；相信某人会成功 ◆ They need a leader they can believe in. 他们需要一个可以信赖的领导。 ☞synonyms at trust ★ beˈlieve in sth to think that sth is good, right or acceptable 认为某事好（或对、可接受） believedoing sth ◆ I don't believe in hitting children. 我不赞成打孩子。 beˈlieve sth of sb to think that sb is capable of sth 相信某人能干出某事 ◆ Are you sure he was lying? I can't believe that of him. 你确信他在说谎吗？我不相信他会干这种事。 believe believes believed believing be·lieve / bɪˈliːv ; NAmE bɪˈliːv /
LDC	believebe‧lieve /bəˈliːv/ ●●● S1 W1 verb Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1[transitive] to be sure that something is true or that someone is telling the truth: You shouldn’t believe everything you read. I believed him, even though his story sounded unlikely.believe (that) I don’t believe he’s only 25. I don’t believe a word of it (=I think it is completely untrue).2[transitive] to think that something is true or possible, although you are not completely surebelieve (that) Detectives believe that the victim knew his killer.it is believed (that) It is believed that the house was built in 1735.believe so (=think that something is true) ‘Have they arrived yet?’ ‘Yes, I believe so.’be believed to be something At 115, Mrs Jackson is believed to be the oldest person in the country. The four men are widely believed (=believed by a lot of people) to have been killed by their captors. Did you honestly believe that I’d be stupid enough to do that? I firmly believe that the business will be a success.► see thesaurus at think 3it’s difficult/hard to believe (that) used when you are surprised that something is true: Sometimes, it’s hard to believe we’ve been married for 50 years.SPOKEN PHRASES4can’t/don’t believe something used when you are very surprised or shocked by something: I can’t believe he’s expecting us to work on Sunday! I couldn’t believe it when he told me what had happened.can hardly/scarcely believe something I could scarcely believe my luck.5believe it or not used when you are saying something that is true but surprising: He enjoys school, believe it or not.6would you believe it! (also I don’t believe it!) used when you are surprised or angry about something: And then he just walked out. Would you believe it!7believe (you) me used to emphasize that something is definitely true: There’ll be trouble when they find out about this, believe you me!8 you’d better believe it! used to emphasize that something is true9 don’t you believe it! used to emphasize that something is definitely not true10can’t believe your eyes/ears used to say that someone is very surprised by something they see or hear11if you believe that, you’ll believe anything used to say that something is definitely not true, and that anyone who believes it must be stupid12seeing is believing (also I’ll believe it when I see it) used to say that you will only believe that something happens or exists when you actually see it13[intransitive] to have a religious faith: She says those who believe will go to heaven. → make believe at make1(19) GRAMMARPatterns with believe• You believe that something is true: · We believe that all men are equal.• You believe that something should happen: · We believe all men should be treated equally.• You believe that someone can do something: · I still believe that we can win.• You believe that something might or could happen: · Do you believe that things might change?• In more formal English, you can say it is believed that: · It was believed that the King’s touch could cure diseases.• In all the above patterns with that, ‘that’ can be omitted: · We believe all men are equal.Grammar guide ‒ VERBS• You can use the phrases I believe so or I don’t believe so, usually to give a short answer: · ‘Are they married?’ ‘I believe so.’· ‘Were there any problems?’ ‘I don’t believe so.’ ✗Don’t say: I believe it.Using the progressiveBelieve is not used in the progressive. You say: · I believe you. ✗Don’t say: I am believing you.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSto believe somethingbelieve to be sure that something is true or that someone is telling the truth: · I believed her when she said that she loved me.· Don’t believe anything he tells you.accept to believe that something is true, especially because someone has persuaded you to believe it: · His wife accepted his explanation for why he was late.· Leah had slowly come to accept her brother’s version of events.take somebody’s word for it especially spoken to believe what someone says is true, even though you have no proof or experience of it: · I don’t know anything about him, so I’ll just have to take your word for it.· You don’t have to take my word for it – go and see for yourself.· ‘Cakes are very easy to make.’ ‘I’ll take your word for it.’give somebody the benefit of the doubt to believe what someone says, even though you think it might not be true: · Unless you have proof, you should give him the benefit of the doubt.to believe something that is untruebe taken in (also fall for something informal) to be tricked into believing something that is not true: · A lot of people were taken in by these claims.· I can’t believe she fell for that old excuse!swallow informal to believe a story or explanation that is not true, especially when this makes you seem silly: · His aunt had swallowed his story unquestioningly.· Police refused to swallow his story, and put him in a cell.believe in phrasal verb1to be sure that someone or something exists: Do you believe in God?2to think that something is effective or right: I don’t believe in these diets.believe in doing something The school believes in letting children learn at their own pace.3to trust someone and be confident that they will be successful: The people want a president they can believe in. Believe in yourself, or you’ll never succeed.
WDF	believe [bɪˈli:v]believed, believing, believes CET4CET6TEM4考研 v212 192400 65736 33635 31393 33537 28099 VERB327 4197731 Spoken: 176474982 believed[36698] believes[18564] believing[9530] 相信(77%)，认为(23%) vi.信任；料想；笃信宗教 vt.相信；认为；信任

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