religion

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religion /rɪˈlɪʤən/ noun

plural religions

religion

/rɪˈlɪʤən/

noun

plural religions

Learner's definition of RELIGION

[noncount] : the belief in a god or in a group of gods宗教信仰

Many people turn to religion for comfort in a time of crisis.危难时期，许多人转向宗教寻求慰藉。

: an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods宗教

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There are many religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.世界上有很多宗教，比如佛教、基督教、印度教、伊斯兰教和犹太教。
Shinto is a religion that is unique to Japan.神道教是日本特有的宗教。
I think that children should be taught about different religions. [=faiths]我认为应该让孩子了解各种不同的宗教。
It is against my religion [=my beliefs do not allow me] to drink alcohol.饮酒有悖于我的宗教信仰。

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They advocated for freedom of religion. [=the right to choose what religion to follow and to worship without interference]他们主张宗教信仰自由。
She no longer participates in organized religion. [=a belief system that has large numbers of followers and a set of rules that must be followed]她不再参加宗教组织。

informal : an interest, a belief, or an activity that is very important to a person or group狂热的爱好；虔诚恪守的信仰；得到积极参与的活动

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find/get religion

informal + sometimes disapproving

: to become religious : to decide to follow a particular religion变得有宗教信仰；决定信教

: to stop doing something that others think is wrong and begin to do something others think is good or correct改正错误；走入正轨

Automakers have found religion, finally bringing more hybrid vehicles to market.汽车制造商已步入正轨，最终为市场提供了更多的混合动力车
The mayor got religion on public transit and is now pushing plans to build a new subway.市长在公共交通的问题上找对了方向，现在正推行建造一条新地铁的计划。