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creeds

UK //kriːdz//US //kridz//

词源

源自古英语'crēda',借自拉丁语'crēdo'(我相信),原为基督教使徒信经的开篇词。

noun

❶ 指正式表述的宗教信仰体系或信条,通常由宗教团体制定,用于概括核心教义和原则。

“Different Christian denominations have their own creeds.”

(不同的基督教派别拥有各自的信条。)

“The Nicene Creed is one of the most widely accepted creeds in Christianity.”

(尼西亚信经是基督教中最广泛接受的信条之一。)

❶ 泛指个人或团体坚持的核心信念或原则体系,不限于宗教领域。

“The company's creed focuses on innovation and customer satisfaction.”

(该公司的信条专注于创新和客户满意度。)

“His political creed was shaped by his early experiences.”

(他的政治信条是由早年的经历塑造的。)

同义词:beliefs, doctrines, tenets, principles, dogmas

常见短语

articles of creed — 指宗教信仰中正式列出的核心条款或原则,常用于基督教教义讨论。

“The articles of creed were debated at the ecumenical council.”

(大公会议上对信经条款进行了辩论。)

creed statement — 正式书面表述的信仰声明,常见于宗教组织或教育机构的章程中。

“All new members must sign the creed statement of the organization.”

(所有新成员必须签署该组织的信仰声明。)