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
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。
After initial denials, the company finally professed that safety protocols had been violated in the accident.
在最初的否认之后，公司终于公开承认事故中违反了安全协议。
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。
As a distinguished professor of literature, she professes Shakespearean studies.
作为一位杰出的文学教授，她教授莎士比亚研究。
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。
Despite growing up in a secular household, he now professes Islam.
尽管在一个世俗家庭长大，他现在信奉伊斯兰教。
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。
She professed to be a staunch supporter of environmental causes, yet her actions suggested otherwise.
她声称自己是环保事业的坚定支持者，但她的行动却表明并非如此。
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。
Following months of preparation and spiritual guidance, the candidate was finally professed as a member of the Franciscan order
经过数月的准备和精神指导，候选人终于被正式接纳为方济各会的成员。
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。
As an environmental activist, she professes the importance of raising awareness about climate change.
作为一名环保活动家，她公开宣称提高对气候变化认识的重要性。
词汇树
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