英英释义
词典解释
网络解释
purport
noun
一. the pervading meaning or tenor
e.g. caught the general drift of the conversation
Synonym: drift
二. the intended meaning of a communication
Synonym: intentspirit
verb
一. propose or intend
e.g. I aim to arrive at noon
Synonym: aimpurposepropose
二. have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
e.g. The letter purports to express people's opinion
一. 声称；自称；标榜
If you say that someone or something purports to do or be a particular thing, you mean that they claim to do or be that thing, although you may not always believe that claim.
e.g. ...a book that purports to tell the whole truth.
声称要讲述全部事实的一本书
一. 意义：从联系的意义上,文本整体获得一种所谓主旨性意义(purport而从循环关系上,这种主旨又反过来使语句甚至语词获得了一些字面之外的含义. 如果再引入作者和阅读者的表达和接受语境等外部环节,语义的取值范围就更加难以确定,
二.
二. 声称：provoke 刺激,引起 | purport 声称 | purpose 用意,目的
三.
三. 意义;涵义：pilfer 盗, 偷, 窃 | purport 意义;涵义 | purported 传说的,谣传的
经典引文
The purport of your private letter.
出自：G. WashingtonWords..too indistinct for him to understand their purport.
出自：J. ConradWhat purported to be the draft of a will.
出自：D. L. SayersHis paintings purport to show the domestic scenes..of the ancients.
出自：A. RobertsonThose who purport to act in their name.
出自：Sun近义词
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