音标:[pəˈpɔ:ts] ;
v. 声称是…, (装得)像是…的样子( purport的第三人称单数 )
n the intended meaning of a communication
n the pervading meaning or tenor
v have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
v propose or intend

purport的用法和样例:

例句

用作动词(v.)
  1. Her letter may purport her forthcoming arrival.她的来信可能意味着她快要到了。
  2. His plans are not what they purport to be.他的计划并不如他们所声称的那样。
用作名词(n.)
  1. I do not understand the purport of your question.我不知道你的意思。
  2. Even now, there is someone else who gives us special purport in life.尽管如此,还会有其他人对我们有着特殊的意义。
  3. The purport of what he said is that he is right.他说话的涵义是说他是对的。
  4. I find it difficult to understand the purport of his speech.我发现要了解他的演讲主旨是很困难的。
  5. The purport of the statement is that the firm is bankrupt.该项声明大意是说该商行已经破产。

经典引文

  • The purport of your private letter.

    出自:G. Washington
  • Words..too indistinct for him to understand their purport.

    出自:J. Conrad
  • What purported to be the draft of a will.

    出自:D. L. Sayers
  • His paintings purport to show the domestic scenes..of the ancients.

    出自:A. Robertson
  • Those who purport to act in their name.

    出自:Sun
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