Question

conviction n.深信,确信,定罪,宣告有罪 In the legal world, when a judge or jury convicts someone of a crime — finding them guilty — this is called a conviction. Prosecutors try to get convictions, and defense attorneys try to prevent them. Also, convictions are beliefs — principles. The United States was founded on many convictions, such as the belief in free speech and separation of church and state. When you have a conviction, you're certain of something. ★★★☆☆ 2017.4

Accepted Answer

[kən'vikʃ(ə)n] A conviction is something certain: a judgment of guilty in court and a strong belief are both convictions. In a rare unanimous ruling, the US Supreme Court has overturned the corruption conviction of a former Virginia governor, Robert McDonnell. 1[N-COUNT 可数名词]坚定的信念(或主张) A conviction is a strong belief or opinion.   [usu N that]It is our firm conviction that a step forward has been taken...我们坚信已经向前迈进了一步。Their religious convictions prevented them from taking up arms.由于宗教信仰的原因，他们不会拿起武器进行反抗。2[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]坚信；深信；确信 If you have conviction, you have great confidence in your beliefs or opinions. 'We shall, sir,' said Thorne, with conviction.“我们会的，先生，”索恩坚定地说。3[PHRASE 短语]令人信服；有说服力 If something carries conviction, it is likely to be true or likely to be believed.   [V inflects]Nor did his denial carry conviction.他的否认也没有说服力。4[N-COUNT 可数名词]定罪；判罪 If someone has a conviction, they have been found guilty of a crime in a court of law. He will appeal against his conviction...他会对判决提起上诉。The man was known to the police because of previous convictions.因为有犯罪前科，警察们都认识这个人。

英语单词	conviction
英美音标	[kən'vikʃ(ə)n]
中文释义	n.深信,确信,定罪,宣告有罪
vocab简明	A conviction is something certain: a judgment of guilty in court and a strong belief are both convictions.
vocab扩展	In the legal world, when a judge or jury convicts someone of a crime — finding them guilty — this is called a conviction. Prosecutors try to get convictions, and defense attorneys try to prevent them. Also, convictions are beliefs — principles. The United States was founded on many convictions, such as the belief in free speech and separation of church and state. When you have a conviction, you're certain of something.
真题原句	In a rare unanimous ruling, the US Supreme Court has overturned the corruption conviction of a former Virginia governor, Robert McDonnell.
柯林斯星级	★★★☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]坚定的信念(或主张) A conviction is a strong belief or opinion. [usu N that] It is our firm conviction that a step forward has been taken... 我们坚信已经向前迈进了一步。 Their religious convictions prevented them from taking up arms. 由于宗教信仰的原因，他们不会拿起武器进行反抗。 2 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]坚信；深信；确信 If you have conviction, you have great confidence in your beliefs or opinions. 'We shall, sir,' said Thorne, with conviction. “我们会的，先生，”索恩坚定地说。 3 [PHRASE 短语]令人信服；有说服力 If something carries conviction, it is likely to be true or likely to be believed. [V inflects] Nor did his denial carry conviction. 他的否认也没有说服力。 4 [N-COUNT 可数名词]定罪；判罪 If someone has a conviction, they have been found guilty of a crime in a court of law. He will appeal against his conviction... 他会对判决提起上诉。 The man was known to the police because of previous convictions. 因为有犯罪前科，警察们都认识这个人。
来源	2017.4

Conviction Guilty Court Belief Strong Crime N Count 可数名词