confidence 是什么意思？confidence 的含义 - 柯林高阶英语学习词典 - 在线工具

Word forms: plural confidences

1. uncountable noun

If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them.

I have every confidence in you. [+ in]

This has contributed to the lack of confidence in the police. [+ in]

His record on ceasefires inspires no confidence.

Synonyms: trust, belief, faith, dependence More Synonyms of confidence

2. uncountable noun

If you have confidence, you feel sure about your abilities, qualities, or ideas.

The band is on excellent form and brimming with confidence.

I always thought the worst of myself and had no confidence whatsoever.

Synonyms: self-assurance, courage, assurance, aplomb More Synonyms of confidence

3. uncountable noun [usu with N]

If you can say something with confidence, you feel certain it is correct.

I can say with confidence that such rumours were totally groundless.

4. uncountable noun [usually in NOUN]

If you tell someone something in confidence, you tell them a secret.

We told you all these things in confidence.

Even telling Lois seemed a betrayal of confidence.

5. countable noun

A confidence is a secret that you tell someone.

Gregory shared confidences with Carmen.

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