professed
US /prəˈfest/
UK /prəˈfest/
形容词
声称的, 自称的, 公开承认的
openly declared or acknowledged, but often implying that it is not genuinely felt or believed
示例:
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His professed love for her seemed insincere.
他对她声称的爱似乎不真诚。
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He is a professed expert in ancient history, but his knowledge is questionable.
他是一位自称的古代历史专家,但他的知识值得怀疑。
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