mid-15c. (adjective and noun), from Middle French infidèle, from Latin infidelis "unfaithful, not to be trusted," later "unbelieving," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + fidelis "faithful" (see fidelity). In 15c. "a non-Christian" (especially a Saracen); later "one who does not believe in religion" (1520s). Also used to translate Arabic qafir, which is from a root meaning "to disbelieve, to deny," strictly referring to all non-Muslims but virtually synonymous with "Christian;" hence, from a Muslim or Jewish point of view, "a Christian" (1530s; see kaffir).
雙語例句
1. He promised to continue the fight against infidel forces.
他許諾繼續(xù)對抗異教勢力。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He had some letters, and was ingenious, but he was an infidel.
他有一些學(xué)問, 且很有見地, 對宗教卻不屑一顧.
來自辭典例句
3. He's a subversive infidel rebellious alike against his God and his king.
他是反叛上帝又反叛君主的專搞顛覆的異教徒.
來自辭典例句
4. Bow before your god, infidel. I am the Master here.