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confidence
8 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural confidences
plural confidences
Learner's definition of CONFIDENCE
1
[noncount] : a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something自信；信心 — often + in — see also self-confidence
- The class gave me more confidence.这门课程给了我更多的自信心。
- He lacked the confidence to succeed.他缺乏必胜的信心。
- The experience gave her the confidence to start her own business.这段经历给了她创业的信心。
- Good grades boosted/bolstered her confidence.优秀的成绩增强了她的自信。
- It takes time to build/gain confidence when you are learning a new skill.学习新技能时，你需要时间建立/获取信心。
- He's brimming with confidence. = He's full of confidence.他信心满满。
- They have an air of confidence about them.他们浑身上下洋溢着自信。
- He has a lot of confidence in himself.他信心十足。
2
[noncount] : a feeling or belief that someone or something is good or has the ability to succeed at something（对某人或某物的）信任，信赖 — often + in — see also vote of confidence, vote of no confidence
- The candidate has won/lost the confidence [=trust] of voters.这位候选人赢得/失去了选民的信任。
- She has done little to gain/earn their confidence.她没做过什么能赢得他们信任的事。
- There is a recent increase in consumer confidence. [=the good feelings that people have about the economy]近期消费者的信心有所增加。
- They have complete/full confidence in their coach.他们充分信赖自己的教练。
- His parents had confidence in their son's ability to succeed.他父母相信儿子有能力取得成功。
- The case inspired/restored confidence in our system of justice.这个案例激起/恢复了我们对司法制度的信心。
- Recent scandals have undermined confidence in the city's public officials.最近的丑闻动摇了人们对市政官员的信任。
3
[noncount] : the feeling of being certain that something will happen or that something is true（对某事的）信心，把握
- School officials express confidence that the problem will soon be resolved.学校官员表示有信心使这个问题尽快得到解决。
- We still can't talk about the future with any degree of confidence. [=we don't know what will happen in the future]谈到未来我们仍然没有把握。
- We have every confidence [=we are sure] that you'll make the right decision.我们确信你会做出正确的决定。
4
[noncount] : a relationship in which you tell personal and private information to someone（可向对方透露私隐的）信任关系
- Doctors cannot betray the confidence of their patients. [=cannot reveal their patients' personal information to other people]医生不能向他人透露病人的个人信息。
- She accused him of a betrayal/breach of confidence.她指责他辜负了别人的信任。
- He told me in confidence that he didn't know how to read.他私下里告诉我他不识字。
- Your personal information will be kept in strict/strictest confidence. [=no one will be told your personal information]你的个人信息将严格保密。
◊ If you take someone into your confidence, you tell someone secrets or private information about your life.把某人当作知己；向某人吐露秘密
- She took me into her confidence and told me all about her health problems.她视我为知己，把她所有的健康问题都告诉了我。
5
[count] : a secret that you tell someone you trust（对信任的人说的）秘密
- close friends sharing confidences分享秘密的亲密朋友
- She accused him of betraying a confidence. [=she said that he told her secret to other people]她指责他泄露了她的秘密。
con·fi·dence ˈkän-fə-dən(t)s 
-ˌden(t)s
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun The class gave me more confidence. He lacked the confidence to succeed. The experience gave her the confidence to start her own business. Good grades boosted her confidence. It takes time to build confidence when you are learning a new skill. They have an air of confidence about them. She has done little to gain their confidence. School officials express confidence that the problem will soon be resolved. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Brissett’s struggles enabled him to be there this summer for Watson and for a struggling young player like receiver Anthony Schwartz, who dropped multiple passes in the preseason games and must regain his confidence. Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 No, my confidence in that area has been shaken for a long time. CBS News, 4 Sep. 2022 But admitted on Saturday night his recent struggles — and the Taylor home run in particular — have dealt a blow to his confidence. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2022 While Richardson couldn’t help but stand out, his confidence was understated. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 Bell has paired Dunn with Romine recently, and Dunn said Romine has helped build his confidence. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2022 Get all the facts, and give your confidence the final say. Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Kids get a lot of their confidence and sense of self-worth from their families — thus the emphasis on parents’ not bad-mouthing each other. Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
Queen Elizabeth ably led England through dark moments with her confidence in her people and her vision for a brighter tomorrow. Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Brissett’s struggles enabled him to be there this summer for Watson and for a struggling young player like receiver Anthony Schwartz, who dropped multiple passes in the preseason games and must regain his confidence. Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 No, my confidence in that area has been shaken for a long time. CBS News, 4 Sep. 2022 But admitted on Saturday night his recent struggles — and the Taylor home run in particular — have dealt a blow to his confidence. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2022 While Richardson couldn’t help but stand out, his confidence was understated. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 Bell has paired Dunn with Romine recently, and Dunn said Romine has helped build his confidence. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2022 Get all the facts, and give your confidence the final say. Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Kids get a lot of their confidence and sense of self-worth from their families — thus the emphasis on parents’ not bad-mouthing each other. Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English confydence, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French confidence, borrowed from Latin confīdentia, from confīdent-, confīdens "trusting in oneself, confident" + -ia -ia entry 1
Adjective
from attributive use of confidence entry 1
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Adjective
1849, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of confidence was in the 14th century Phrases Containing confidence
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