profess /prəˈfes/ vt. 自称；公开表示，宣布信念：①跟不定式：I don't profess to be an expert. 我不敢妄称自己是个专家。②跟形容词或不定式作宾补：He professed himself amazed at the boy's ability.他承认自己对那男孩的能力感到吃惊。He professed himself to have made a great mistake. 他承认自己犯了大错误。③跟that分句：I profess that I was surprised at the news.我承认这消息使我惊讶。