religion

名词 religion:

1. a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
   同义词：faith, religious belief
2. an institution to express belief in a divine power
   同义词：faith, organized religion

1. Jesus was the founder of the Christian religion.
   耶稣是基督教的创始人。
2. I am unconcerned with questions of religion or morality.
   我对宗教问题和道德问题不感兴趣。
3. Crescent is a sign of the Muslim religion.
   新月形是伊斯兰教的象征。
4. He is a disciple of religion.
   他是宗教信徒。
5. He renounced his religion and became a Muslim.
   他宣布脱离他原来的宗教而成为了一名穆斯林教徒。
6. There are many religions in the world.
   世界上有许多种宗教信仰。
7. Politics and religion are daily topics of conversation.
   政治和宗教是人们平常交谈的主要话题。

re.lig.ion

n.Abbr. rel.,relig.（名词）缩写 rel.,relig.

Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
宗教信仰：对超自然的力量或被当成是造物主和宇宙的主宰的力量的相信或尊敬
A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
宗教：以这样的信仰和崇拜为基础的人格化和制度化了的体系
The life or condition of a person in a religious order.
宗教生活：在宗教制度下的一个人的生活和状况
A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
宗教信仰：基于精神领袖的教诲的一套信仰，价值观和行为
A cause, a principle, or an activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.
虔诚：以狂热或全神贯注的奉献来追求的一个事业，原则或活动

<习惯用语>get religion【非正式用语】
To accept a higher power as a controlling influence for the good in one`s life.
更加认真：为了生活中的好处而接受一个更高的力量作为控制性的影响
来源：
Middle English religioun
中古英语 religioun
from Old French religion
源自 古法语 religion
from Latin religiô religiôn-
源自 拉丁语 religiô religiôn-
perhaps from relig3re [to tie fast] * see rely
可能源自 relig3re [紧紧绑住] *参见 rely