新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

conviction

英  [kənˈvɪkʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • convictions

    1[C 可数名词] 坚定的信念

    A conviction is a strong belief or opinion.

    近义词

    belief

    双语例句

    例:

    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。

    2[C 可数名词] 判罪

    If someone has a conviction, they have been found guilty of a crime in a court of law.

    双语例句

    例:

    He will appeal against his conviction.

    他将对判决进行上诉。

    例:

    The man was known to the police because of previous convictions.

    该男子因过去的犯罪史而为警察所知。

    3[U 不可数名词] 坚信

    If you have conviction, you have great confidence in your beliefs or opinions.

    双语例句

    例:

    'We shall, sir', said Thorne, with conviction.

    索恩坚定地说:“先生,我们会的”。