profess /prəˈfɛs/ CET6+ TEM8 ( professing, professed, professes )

• 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]

  例：

  She professed to hate her nickname.

  她声称讨厌她的绰号。

  例：

  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]

  例：

  He professed to be content with the arrangement.

  他表示对该安排满意。

  例：

  Miller professed himself dissatisfied with Broadway theatre.

  米勒表示他对百老汇剧院不满。