vt.声称,宣称,公开表明,信奉
They have become what they profess to scorn.
他们成了自己曾声称看不起的那种人.
Why do organisations profess that they care?
为什么机构都谎称自己对此很关心?
I profess that I was surprised at the news.
我承认这消息使我惊讶.