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).
实用例句
1. He promised to continue the fight against infidel forces.
他许诺继续对抗异教势力。来自柯林斯例句
2. He had some letters, and was ingenious, but he was an infidel.
他有一些学问, 且很有见地, 对宗教却不屑一顾.来自辞典例句
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专搞颠覆的异教徒.来自辞典例句
4. Bow before your god, infidel. I am the Master here.
