believe

1. V-T If you believe that something is true, you think it is true, but you are not sure. 認爲(wèi)[正式]

Experts believe that the coming drought will be extensive. 專家們認爲(wèi)即將到來的乾旱將會是大麪積的。

We believe them to be hidden here in this apartment. 我們認爲(wèi)他們藏匿在這所公寓裡。

2. V-T If you believe someone or if you believe what they say or write, you accept that they are telling the truth. 相信

He did not sound as if he believed her. 聽起來他似乎不相信她的話。

Never believe anything a married man says about his wife. 永遠別相信一個已婚男人說的關(guān)於自己妻子的話。

3. V-I 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. 相信…的存在

I don't believe in ghosts. 我不相信有鬼。

4. V-I 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. 贊成

He believed in marital fidelity. 他贊成對婚姻忠實。

5. V-I If you believe in someone or what they are doing, you have confidence in them and think that they will be successful. 對…有信心

If you believe in yourself you can succeed. 對自己有信心，你就能成功。