religion
/rɪˈlɪdʒən; rɪ`lɪdʒən/ n
1 [U] belief in the existence of a god or gods, who has/have created the universe and given man a spiritual nature which continues to exist after the death of the body 宗教信仰.
2 [C] particular system of faith and worship based on such a belief 宗教
the Christian, Buddhist and Hindu religions 基督教、 佛教和印度教
practise one's religion 用自己的宗教信仰指导行动.
3 [sing] (fig 比喻) controlling influence on one's life; sth one is devoted or committed to 支配自己生活的大事; 一心追求的或务必做到的事情
Football is like a religion for Bill. 对比尔来说, 足球就是他天大的乐趣.
make a religion of always being punctual 把遵守时间奉为圭臬.