profess

vt.

1. 声称; 公开表明
   • He professed Islam.
     他表白信仰伊斯兰教。
   • They have become what they profess to scorn.
     他们成了自己曾声称看不起的那种人。
   • I profess that I was surprised at the news.
     我承认这消息使我惊讶。
   • He professed himself fond of music.
     他承认自己喜欢音乐。
   • He professed himself to have made a great mistake.
     他承认自己犯了大错误。