profess
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/prəˈfes/
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/prəˈfes/
to say something is true when it might not be
He continues to profess his innocence in the case.
他继续声称自己在这个案件中是无辜的。
to openly say you believe in something
They took a moment to profess their friendship loudly.
他们大声宣称他们的友谊。
to be a part of a certain religion
She decided to profess Buddhism after studying many religions.
她决定在研究多种宗教后皈依佛教。