Confession
01
an acknowledgment of having committed a wrong, shameful, or embarrassing act
例子
The teacher encouraged a confession after the cheating incident.
例子
The detective obtained a signed confession from the perpetrator during interrogation.
侦探在审讯期间从罪犯那里获得了一份签名的供词。
03
(in Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent revealing sins to a priest to receive absolution
例子
Confession allows the faithful to seek forgiveness.
04
an open statement declaring one's religious beliefs or convictions
例子
The church emphasizes confession of belief as part of membership.
05
a formal written statement outlining the doctrines or beliefs of a church, especially in 16th-century Reformation contexts
例子
The church published its confession to clarify beliefs.
