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源自中古英语 'purporten',来自古法语 'purporter',由 'pur-'(彻底)和 'porter'(携带)组成,字面意思是'完全传达'。
❶ 声称或宣称某事物是真实的或具有某种意义,通常带有暗示其真实性存疑的意味。
“The document purports to be an official statement from the government.”
(这份文件声称是政府的官方声明。)
“The book purports to explain the secrets of the universe.”
(这本书宣称能解释宇宙的奥秘。)
❶ 某事物表面上的意义或意图,尤其指可能与其真实意义不同的外在表现。
“The purport of his speech was to inspire the team.”
(他演讲的表面意图是激励团队。)
“The purport of the message was unclear.”
(这条信息的表面意义不明确。)
purport to be — 声称是某种身份或具有某种性质,通常暗示其真实性值得怀疑。
“He purports to be a doctor, but no one has seen his credentials.”
(他声称自己是医生,但没人见过他的资格证书。)