religion
religion — noun
1. a system of faith, rituals, and values shared by a group of people, involving be
a system of faith, rituals, and values shared by a group of people, involving belief in a god, multiple gods, or a spiritual force that shapes how they understand the world and live their lives.
Yuki visits the temple every Sunday as part of her religion.
visits [place] as part of [religion]
Many people turn to religion for comfort during difficult times in their lives.
turn to religion for comfort
Padma explained how three major religions guide followers through daily prayer and good deeds.
For some families, religion shapes how they celebrate holidays and raise children.
Nadia studied different religions before deciding which community felt right for her.
- faith
more personal and emotional; often refers to the inner belief rather than the outer system
- spirituality
broader term that may not involve a god or organised institutions
- creed
more formal, usually referring to a written statement of beliefs
- belief system
neutral, academic term covering any set of shared convictions
- atheism
the absence of belief in any god or gods
- secularism
the principle of separating religion from government and public life
文法句型
the religion of [group]
religion [verb]
[adjective] religion
用法筆記
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general concept of religious belief (She felt drawn to religion), and as a countable noun when referring to specific faith systems (Buddhism and Christianity are two major religions).
常見錯誤
2. an activity or interest that someone treats with the same devotion and seriousne
an activity or interest that someone treats with the same devotion and seriousness that other people give to their faith — for example, a sport, hobby, or cause that becomes a central part of daily life.
Football is practically a religion for Felipe — he never misses a match.
practically a religion for [person]
For Shirin, yoga became a religion; she practices every morning without fail.
[activity] became a religion
For the Kim family, Sunday baking has become a religion passed down through generations.
Running is a religion for Noa — she trains in rain, snow, or heat.
To the band's most loyal fans, queuing for tickets hours early is practically a religion.
- indifference
lack of any particular interest or feeling toward an activity
文法句型
[subject] is a religion for [person]
用法筆記
This figurative sense always uses the countable form (a religion, her religion) and follows the pattern '[activity] is/was a religion for [person]'. Register is informal and best suited to conversation, blogs, and personal writing rather than formal academic or business texts.