1. to think that something is true or real
相信（某事為真或存在）
I believe his story.
我相信他的說法。
Do you believe in ghosts?
你相信有鬼嗎？
She couldn't believe what she was seeing.
她無法相信她所看到的。
Believe Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
believe
verb
快速理解
What does "Believe" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Believe"?
「believe」表示接受某事為真，或對某人、某物有信心。
- 1
相信為真
EN: to accept that something is true or real
翻譯: 接受某事是真實的或確實存在的。
- 2
信任某人
EN: to have confidence in the truth, existence, or reliability of someone
翻譯: 對某人的誠實、能力或可靠性有信心。
- 3
認為、以為
EN: to hold an opinion; to think
翻譯: 持有某種看法或想法。
- 4
宗教信仰
EN: to have religious faith
翻譯: 擁有宗教信仰；信奉。
小提醒：注意「believe」後接「that」子句時，常省略「that」。例如："I believe (that) you are right." 此外，"believe in" 與 "believe" 意思不同，"believe in" 強調對某事物（如原則、神靈）的信仰或信任其存在與價值。
發音（How to Pronounce "Believe" in English）
How to pronounce "Believe" in English?"Believe" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Believe" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Believe"?How does "Believe" change by context?
2. to have confidence in the truth, existence, or reliability of something
信任，對…有信心
I believe in you and your abilities.
我相信你以及你的能力。
He believes in hard work.
他相信努力工作的價值。
We believe in this company's mission.
我們相信這家公司的使命。
3. to hold an opinion; to think
認為，覺得
I believe we should wait a little longer.
我認為我們應該再等一會兒。
Experts believe the economy will improve next year.
專家認為明年經濟將會好轉。
She believes it's too late to change the plan.
她覺得現在要改變計畫已經太遲了。
4. to accept something as said by someone; to give credence to
採信（某人的話）
The jury did not believe the witness's testimony.
陪審團不採信那位證人的證詞。
Don't believe everything you read online.
不要相信你在網路上讀到的所有東西。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Believe"?How to make natural sentences with "Believe"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| believe + (that) + clause | 相信（某事） | I believe (that) he is telling the truth. (我相信他說的是實話。) |
| believe + noun/pronoun | 相信（某人或某物） | Do you believe his story? (你相信他的說法嗎？) |
| believe in + noun/pronoun | 信仰；信任（某人或某物的存在或價值） | She believes in ghosts. (她相信有鬼。) |
| believe in + V-ing | 相信（做某事）是好的或對的 | I believe in giving people a second chance. (我相信應該給人第二次機會。) |
| be believed to + V | 據信（被認為） | He is believed to be the richest man in town. (據信他是鎮上最富有的人。) |
| can't/don't believe + (that) + clause | 無法相信（表示驚訝或懷疑） | I can't believe you won the lottery! (我真不敢相信你中了樂透！) |
| make believe + (that) + clause | 假裝 | The children made believe they were pirates. (孩子們假裝自己是海盜。) |
用法說明
How is "Believe" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Believe"?
believe + that 子句 vs believe + 名詞/代名詞 + to + V
- believe + that 子句 是最常見、最通用的結構，用於陳述一個相信的內容或事實。
- believe + 名詞/代名詞 + to + V 結構較為正式，通常用於書面語或正式場合，強調對某人或某事物「具有某種特質或狀態」的信念。
- 在否定句中，兩種結構的否定位置不同，可能導致語意上的細微差別。否定詞可以放在
believe前，也可以放在後面子句的動詞前。 - 被動語態中，believe + 名詞/代名詞 + to + V 結構更為常見（例如：He is believed to be...）。 EN: I believe that she is the most qualified candidate. 翻譯: 我相信她是最合適的人選。
EN:The jury believed the witness to be telling the truth.
翻譯:陪審團相信證人說的是實話。
總結建議
在大多數口語和書面情境中，使用 believe that... 子句既安全又自然；believe + 受詞 + to + V 則適合用於較正式或書面的文體。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Believe" and similar words?How to choose "Believe" vs alternatives?
believe vs trust
「believe」強調對某件事或某句話的真實性抱有信心；「trust」則側重於對某人或某機構的可靠性、誠實或能力有信心。
believe vs think
「believe」通常指基於信念、信仰或信賴而接受某事為真；「think」則更側重於經過思考、推理或個人意見而形成的看法。
believe vs assume
「believe」是基於某種理由或信念而認為某事為真；「assume」則是未經證實或基於有限資訊而暫時接受某事為真，以便進行下一步。
口語用法
How is "Believe" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Believe"?
引述
在口語中，常用 "believe" 來引述他人的話或想法，語氣較為客觀。 EN: I believe she said the meeting is at three. 翻譯: 我記得她說會議是在三點。
EN:He believes we should wait for more information.
翻譯:他認為我們應該等更多資訊。
語氣強調
在對話中，透過重音或語調強調 "believe"，可以表達強烈的個人信念或說服意圖。 EN: I really believe this is the right choice. 翻譯: 我真的相信這是正確的選擇。
EN:You have to believe me on this.
翻譯:在這件事上，你必須相信我。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，"I believe" 有時會作為填充詞，使語氣聽起來更委婉或不那麼絕對。 EN: The solution, I believe, lies in better communication. 翻譯: 解決方法，我認為，在於更好的溝通。
EN:That was, I believe, the main reason for the delay.
翻譯:那，我想，是延誤的主要原因。
正式書寫注意：在學術或正式商業文件中，應避免將 "I believe" 用作填充詞或表達不確定的委婉語。建議使用更確定的表達，如 "The evidence suggests..." 或 "It is clear that..."，以增強論述的客觀性與說服力。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Believe"?What fixed phrases with "Believe" should I remember?
believe in
believe in [someone/something]
信任、信仰或相信某人/某事物的存在或價值
believe it or not
believe it or not
信不信由你（用於陳述令人驚訝的事實）
hard to believe
hard/difficult to believe
難以置信
believe so
I believe so / I don't believe so
我想是的 / 我想不是（用於表達不確定的意見或回答）
make believe
make believe (that)...
假裝、幻想
believe wholeheartedly
believe [something] wholeheartedly
全心全意地相信
lead to believe
be led to believe (that)...
被引導去相信（暗示資訊可能來自他人且可能不準確）
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Believe"?Which "Believe" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I am believing you.
✓I believe you.
"Believe" 是一個狀態動詞，通常不用進行式。應使用簡單現在式來表達當下的信念或信任。
×I believe to his story.
✓I believe his story.
"Believe" 作為及物動詞時，後面直接接受詞（人或事物），不需要介系詞 "to"。
×I believe he is a good person, isn't he?
✓I believe he is a good person.
當 "believe" 作為主要動詞時，附加問句應根據主要子句的主詞和動詞變化，而不是根據名詞子句。但此處更自然的用法是直接陳述，不加附加問句。
×I believe on God.
✓I believe in God.
表達信仰（宗教、原則、理念）或信任某人的能力時，應使用固定片語 "believe in"，而不是 "believe on"。
×Can you believe? He won the lottery!
✓Can you believe it? He won the lottery!
口語中 "Can you believe it?" 是一個固定表達，用來引述令人驚訝的事情，"it" 通常不能省略。
×I don't believe what he said it.
✓I don't believe what he said.
當使用關係子句 "what he said" 作為 "believe" 的受詞時，子句本身已經完整，不應再添加多餘的代名詞 "it"。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Believe"?What are tense/participle forms of "Believe"?
believes(3rd_singular)believing(present_participle)believed(past)believed(past_participle)