profess

verb

UK/prəˈfes/
US/prəˈfes/

Definitions of profess verb

  1. Transitive(及物动词)

    To declare or claim something, sometimes insincerely.

    声称;自称;宣称

    • She claims to have no interest in financial matters.

      她声称对财务问题毫无兴趣。

    • He professes to be an expert in this particular field.

      他自称是这个特定领域的专家。

    • I do not profess to fully understand the complexities of this issue.

      我不宣称完全理解这个问题的复杂性。