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credo

UK //ˈkriːdəʊ//US //ˈkriːdoʊ//

词源

源自拉丁语'credo',意为'我相信',是动词'credere'(相信)的第一人称单数现在时形式。最早用于指基督教信经的起始词。

noun

❶ 指个人或团体坚信不疑的核心信念或原则,通常体现为简短有力的表述,类似于人生信条或座右铭。

“His credo is to treat others with kindness and respect.”

(他的人生信条是以善意和尊重对待他人。)

“The company's credo emphasizes customer satisfaction above all else.”

(该公司的核心信条强调客户至上。)

❶ 特指基督教使徒信经或礼拜仪式中诵读的信仰宣言,表达宗教核心教义。

“The congregation stood to recite the Credo during the mass.”

(会众在弥撒中起立诵读信经。)

“The Nicene Credo is an important statement of Christian belief.”

(尼西亚信经是基督教信仰的重要宣言。)

同义词:belief, creed, doctrine, principle, tenet

常见短语

personal credo — 指个人生活或工作中遵循的指导原则,通常反映其价值观和人生哲学。

“Her personal credo of 'never stop learning' led her to take up new hobbies every year.”

(她'永不止步学习'的个人信条促使她每年都培养新爱好。)

corporate credo — 企业公开声明的核心价值观和经营理念,用于指导商业决策和员工行为。

“The corporate credo is displayed prominently in the headquarters lobby.”

(企业信条被醒目地展示在总部大厅。)