"openly declared," 1560s, past participle adjective from profess. Earlier in a more specific sense of "having taken vows of a religious order" (late 14c.). Related: Professedly.
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1. He professed a distaste for everything related to money.
他声称厌恶与金钱有关的一切。
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2. Bacher professed himself pleased with the Indian tour.
巴奇尔表示对印度之行很满意。
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3. She professed to hate her nickname.
她自称痛恨自己的外号。
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4. He professed to be content with the arrangement.
他对这个安排表示满意。
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5. These, at least, were their professed reasons for pulling out of the deal.
