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. (常不真實地) 聲稱[正式]
She professed to hate her nickname. 她聲稱討厭她的綽號。
Why do organizations profess that they care?
爲什麽一些組織聲稱他們關心呢？
2. V-T If you profess a feeling, opinion, or belief, you express it. 表示 (某感情、觀點、信仰等)[正式]
He professed to be content with the arrangement. 他表示對該安排滿意。
Miller professed himself dissatisfied with Broadway theatre. 米勒表示他對百老滙劇院不滿。