“自信”常见的英文表达有 confidence 和 self-confidence。
confidence:使用范围更广,不仅可表示对自身能力、品质的信任而产生的自信,还能用于表达对他人的信任、对某事的信心等。例如:
He has a lot of confidence in his abilities.(他对自己的能力很有自信。)
The team has gained confidence after winning several matches.(在赢得几场比赛后,这支队伍获得了信心。 )
self-confidence:更加强调“自我”层面,突出个人对自己的信任和肯定,意思更直接明确。例如:
Developing self-confidence takes time and practice.(培养自信需要时间和实践。)
She has great self-confidence on the stage.(她在舞台上很有自信。)