vt.

1. 公開宣稱；表示；承認[O2][O8][O9][+that]
   He professed that he could do nothing about it.

   他承認自己對此無能為力。

   He professed his loyalty to his country.

   他宣稱對他的國家忠誠。

2. 自稱；假裝[+to-v]
   He professed to know nothing about the matter.

   他聲稱對此事一無所知。

3. 宣稱信奉（宗教等）；正式接受……入教
   They professed Christianity.

   他們宣稱信仰基督教。

4. 以……為業；聲稱精通
5. （以教授身分）教，教授

vi.

1. 表白；聲稱；承認
2. 宣誓入教
3. 當教授

v.

1. claim that one has (a quality or feeling).
2. affirm one's faith in or allegiance to (a religion).
   ▸ (be professed) be received into a religious order under vows.
3. archaic or humorous teach (a subject) as a professor.
4. archaic have or claim knowledge or skill in.