"profess" 怎么发音

word

US

pɹəˈfɛs

pruh-FESS

UK

pɹəfˈɛs

pruh-FESS

释义

To openly claim or state something, often about beliefs, feelings, or intentions. Sometimes used when someone says they believe or feel something, even if it may not be true.

IPA 音标

美式英语

pɹəˈfɛs

英式英语

pɹəfˈɛs

简化发音

美式

pruh-FESS

英式

pruh-FESS

语境中听

He professed his love for her.

She professed that she was innocent.

They profess to know the answer.

Many politicians profess concern for the environment, but their actions say otherwise.