to profess
01
公开声明一种信仰、观点或意图, 宣称
to openly declare a belief, opinion, or intention
Transitive: to profess a belief or opinion | to profess that
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
动作动词
规则
现在时
profess
第三人称单数
professes
现在分词
professing
一般过去时
professed
过去分词
professed
例子
The artist professed that her paintings were inspired by the beauty of nature and the emotions they evoke.
艺术家宣称她的画作灵感来源于自然之美及其所唤起的情感。
02
教授, 教学
to teach a particular academic topic in a formal educational setting
Transitive: to profess an academic subject
例子
Dr. Smith professes chemistry at the university.
史密斯博士在大学教授化学。
03
宣称, 承认
to declare or acknowledge one's adherence to a particular faith or belief system
Transitive: to profess a faith or belief system
例子
She professes Christianity, attending church services regularly and participating in community programs.
她信奉基督教，定期参加教堂礼拜并参与社区活动。
04
假装, 虚假声称
to falsely assert or pretend to have a quality, feeling, etc.
Transitive: to profess a quality or feeling | to profess to do sth
例子
Despite his lack of experience, he professed expertise in the field to impress potential employers.
尽管缺乏经验，他还是声称在该领域有专业知识以打动潜在雇主。
05
宣誓, 正式接纳进入宗教团体
to formally admit someone into a religious order or community
Transitive: to profess sb as a member of a religious order
例子
After completing her novitiate and discernment period, Sister Mary was professed as a nun in the convent.
在完成了她的见习期和辨别期后，玛丽修女在修道院被正式接纳为修女。
06
公开声明, 宣称
to openly declare one's belief or opinion about something without reservations
Transitive: to profess one's belief or opinion
例子
During her speech, the advocate professed her strong support for political reforms.
在她的演讲中，这位倡导者公开表明了她对政治改革的强烈支持。
词汇树
professing
professionalize
profession
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