v.妄称，伪称，声称，宣称，公开表明，信奉，信仰(某一宗教)

原形：profess第三人称单数：professes过去式：professed过去分词：professed现在分词：professing

He professes to be an expert in quantum physics.
他声称自己是量子物理的专家。
She professed her love for him in a heartfelt letter.
她在一封深情的信中表白了对他的爱。
The new professor will profess a course on ancient civilizations.
新教授将讲授一门关于古代文明的课程。
He professed ignorance about the incident.
他对那件事表示一无所知。
Many people profess a belief in karma and reincarnation.
很多人宣称相信因果报应和轮回。
She professed herself satisfied with the result of the negotiation.
她表示对谈判结果感到满意。
He professed allegiance to the king.
他宣誓效忠国王。
They professed their innocence despite the evidence against them.
尽管有证据指向他们，他们仍坚称自己是无辜的。
The politician professed concern for the environment.
这位政治家表示关心环境问题。
She professed a deep interest in philosophy from a young age.
她从小就宣称对哲学有深厚的兴趣。