profess
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If you profess to do or have something, you claim that you do it or have it, often when you do not. (常不真实地) 声称[正式]
She professed to hate her nickname. 她声称讨厌她的绰号。
Why do organizations profess that they care?
为什么一些组织声称他们关心呢?
2. V-T If you profess a feeling, opinion, or belief, you express it. 表示 (某感情、观点、信仰等)[正式]
He professed to be content with the arrangement. 他表示对该安排满意。
Miller professed himself dissatisfied with Broadway theatre. 米勒表示他对百老汇剧院不满。
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profess /prəˈfɛs/ (professing,professed,professes)
剑桥词典
- to state something, sometimes in a way that is not sincere
声称;自称;谎称
[ 动词后面接一个带to的不定式 ] She professes not to be interested in money . 她声称对钱不感兴趣。
I don't profess to know all the details about the case . 我不敢妄称了解这个案件的所有细节。
She professes ignorance of the whole affair , though I'm not sure I believe her. 她声称对整个事件一无所知,但我不能确定是否该相信她。 返回 profess