profess

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(shí)地) 聲稱[正式]

She professed to hate her nickname. 她聲稱討厭她的綽號(hào)。

Why do organizations profess that they care?

為什么一些組織聲稱他們關(guān)心呢？

2. V-T If you profess a feeling, opinion, or belief, you express it. 表示 (某感情、觀點(diǎn)、信仰等)[正式]

He professed to be content with the arrangement. 他表示對(duì)該安排滿意。

Miller professed himself dissatisfied with Broadway theatre. 米勒表示他對(duì)百老匯劇院不滿。