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confidences

UK //ˈkɒnfɪdənsɪz//US //ˈkɑːnfɪdənsɪz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'confidentia'(信任),经由古法语 'confidence' 进入英语,词尾加-s表示复数形式。

noun

❶ 指个人或群体对自身能力、判断或事物的信任感,常表现为一种积极的心理状态。

“Her confidences in public speaking grew after joining the debate club.”

(加入辩论社后,她在公开演讲方面的信心增强了。)

“The team's confidences were shaken by the sudden loss.”

(突如其来的失败动摇了团队的信心。)

❶ 指私下告知的秘密或隐私信息,通常建立在信任关系基础上。

“She betrayed her friend's confidences by spreading gossip.”

(她通过传播流言背叛了朋友的秘密。)

“Doctors are bound to keep patients' medical confidences.”

(医生有义务保守病人的医疗隐私。)

同义词:self-assurance, trust, secrets, assurance, faith

常见短语

in confidences — 表示以信任为前提私下交流的状态,多用于正式场合描述信息保密性。

“The CEO spoke with the board members in strict confidences.”

(首席执行官与董事会成员进行了严格保密的谈话。)

exchange confidences — 指双方互相分享秘密或内心想法,强调情感层面的信任互动。

“The sisters exchanged confidences late into the night.”

(姐妹俩深夜互诉心事直到很晚。)