purport
含义: To claim or appear to be something, often with the implication that the claim may be false or unverified; as a noun, the meaning or substance of a document or statement.
Purport as a verb almost always carries scepticism — 'he purports to be an expert' suggests the speaker doubts the claim. The past participle 'purported' is extremely common in journalism and legal writing: 'the purported author,' 'the purported benefits.' As a noun (stressed on the first syllable), it means the general meaning or gist of something. Common collocations include 'purport to show,' 'purported link,' and 'the purport of the letter.'
例句
- The document purports to be a genuine 18th-century manuscript, but experts have raised doubts. 该文件声称是一份真正的18世纪手稿,但专家们对此表示怀疑。El documento pretende ser un manuscrito auténtico del siglo XVIII, pero los expertos han planteado dudas.その文書は本物の18世紀の写本であると称しているが、専門家たちは疑念を呈している。그 문서는 18세기의 진본 필사본이라고 주장하지만, 전문가들은 의문을 제기하고 있다.
- The purported health benefits of the supplement have not been verified by clinical trials. 该保健品所声称的健康功效尚未经临床试验证实。Los supuestos beneficios para la salud del complemento alimenticio no han sido verificados mediante ensayos clínicos.そのサプリメントの謳われている健康効果は臨床試験によって検証されていない。그 보충제의 주장된 건강 효능은 임상 시험으로 검증되지 않았다.
- She could not recall the exact wording but understood the purport of his message. 她记不清确切的措辞,但理解了他信息的要旨。No recordaba la redacción exacta, pero comprendía el sentido general de su mensaje.彼女は正確な文言を思い出せなかったが、彼のメッセージの趣旨は理解していた。그녀는 정확한 문구를 기억하지 못했지만 그의 메시지의 취지는 이해하고 있었다.
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语境: journalism, legal, academic
语气: sceptical
起源与历史
From Anglo-French purporter (to convey, carry), from pur- (forth) and porter (to carry), from Latin portāre. Entered English in the early 15th century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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