to confess
01
供认, 承认
to admit, especially to the police or legal authorities, that one has committed a crime or has done something wrong
Intransitive: to confess | to confess to an offense
例子
The suspect decided to confess to the crime during the police interrogation.
嫌疑人在警察审讯期间决定供认罪行。
The witness 's decision to confess to their involvement in the incident provided crucial information to the investigation.
证人决定供认他们参与该事件，为调查提供了关键信息。
02
承认, 坦白
to admit something, especially when it makes you feel uncomfortable or guilty
Transitive: to confess that | to confess to sth
例子
She confessed that she had broken the vase by accident.
她承认自己不小心打碎了花瓶。
I had to confess that I forgot about our meeting.
我不得不承认我忘记了我们的会议。
03
忏悔, 承认
to admit one's faults and sins in front of a priest
Transitive: to confess one's sins
例子
The priest listened patiently as she began to confess her struggles.
牧师耐心地听着她开始忏悔她的挣扎。
She felt a sense of relief after choosing to confess her sins.
她选择忏悔自己的罪过后感到一种解脱。
