英语小点心：信心怎么说？

con·fi·dence\ˈkän-fə-dən(t)s, -ˌden(t)s\

noun

: a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something

: a feeling or belief that someone or something is good or has the ability to succeed at something

: the feeling of being certain that something will happen or that something is true

Full Definition

1 a : a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances <had perfect confidence in her ability to succeed> <met the risk with brash confidence>

b : faith or belief that one will act in a right, proper, or effective way <have confidence in a leader>

2 : the quality or state of being certain : certitude <they had every confidence of success>

3 a : a relation of trust or intimacy <took his friend into his confidence>

b : reliance on another's discretion <their story was told in strictest confidence>

c : support especially in a legislative body <vote of confidence>

4 : a communication made in confidence : secret <accused him of betraying a confidence>

Examples

The class gave me more confidence.

He lacked the confidence to succeed.

The experience gave her the confidence to start her own business.

First use: 14th century

Synonyms: aplomb, assurance, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-trust

Antonyms: diffidence, insecurity, self-distrust, self-doubt

Synonym discussion: confidence assurance self-possession aplomb mean a state of mind or a manner marked by easy coolness and freedom from uncertainty, diffidence, or embarrassment. confidence stresses faith in oneself and one's powers without any suggestion of conceit or arrogance <the confidence that comes from long experience>. assurance carries a stronger implication of certainty and may suggest arrogance or lack of objectivity in assessing one's own powers <handled the cross-examination with complete assurance>. self-possession implies an ease or coolness under stress that reflects perfect self-control and command of one's powers <answered e insolent question with complete self-possession>. aplomb implies a manifest self-possession in trying or challenging situations <handled the reporters with great aplomb>.

2

confidence

adjective

: of, relating to, or adept at swindling by false promises <a confidence game> <a confidence man>

First use: 1849

英语小点心：信心怎么说？