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profound

UK //prəˈfaʊnd//US //proʊˈfaʊnd//

词源

源自中古英语 'profond',借自古法语 'profond',最终来自拉丁语 'profundus'(意为'深的')。

adjective

❶ 形容程度极深或影响深远的事物,常用于描述思想、情感或变化等抽象概念。

“Her speech had a profound impact on the audience.”

(她的演讲对听众产生了深远的影响。)

“He felt a profound sadness after losing his best friend.”

(失去最好的朋友后,他感到深深的悲伤。)

❶ 形容知识或智慧非常渊博,通常指人对某一领域有深入的理解。

“He is a scholar with profound knowledge of ancient history.”

(他是一位对古代历史有渊博知识的学者。)

“Her profound understanding of physics impressed everyone.”

(她对物理学的深刻理解让所有人印象深刻。)

同义词:deep, intense, thoughtful, wise, insightful

常见短语

profound effect — 指某种影响非常深远或重大,常用于描述事件、政策或行为带来的长期结果。

“The new law had a profound effect on the economy.”

(新法律对经济产生了深远的影响。)

profound silence — 形容一种极其安静的状态,通常带有严肃或沉思的氛围。

“After the announcement, a profound silence fell over the room.”

(宣布之后,房间里陷入了深深的沉默。)