trinity

trinity — noun

1. the Christian doctrine that the one God exists in three distinct forms: God the

1.名詞B2
釋義

the Christian doctrine that the one God exists in three distinct forms: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit — a single divine being made up of three persons

例句

The concept of the Trinity is central to most Christian churches around the world.

the Trinity as a proper noun with definite article

During the service, the priest explained the Trinity as one God in three persons.

同義詞
  • Triune God

    more technical theological term; less common in everyday speech

文法句型

the Trinity

用法筆記

Nearly always used with the definite article (the Trinity) and capitalised in Christian contexts. Functions as a modifier before other nouns (Trinity Church, Trinity College, Trinity Sunday).

常見錯誤

❌The Trinity are three separate gods.
✅The Trinity is one God in three persons.
💡Christianity is monotheistic; the three persons are not three gods.
❌I believe in the Trinity God.
✅I believe in the Trinity.
💡'Trinity' already refers to God; adding 'God' is redundant.

2. a set of three people, ideas, or objects that are closely connected and work tog

2.名詞C1
釋義

a set of three people, ideas, or objects that are closely connected and work together or form a meaningful whole

例句

A trinity of colours — red, gold, and blue — decorated the entrance to the royal hall.

trinity of [plural noun] for describing three elements

The captain, coach, and manager formed a trinity that led the club to victory.

同義詞
  • trio

    less formal, the everyday word for any three people or things together

  • triad

    more technical; used in sociology, criminology, and music theory

  • threesome

    informal; often implies a romantic or sexual context

  • triplet

    specific: one of three babies born together, or a matching set of three

反義詞
  • monad

    a single unit; too rare for most learners

  • pair

    a group of two, the most common opposite

文法句型

trinity of [plural noun]

用法筆記

This sense is formal and far less common than the Christian meaning. Alternatives such as 'trio' (more casual) or 'group of three' (neutral) are usually better in everyday speech.

常見錯誤

❌The painting shows a trinity of colours.' (when meaning three colours in a simple combination).
✅The painting shows a trio of colours.
💡'trinity' implies a close symbolic bond, not just any three items.