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confessed

/kənˈfɛst/

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verb

坦白，供认，招认。

To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.

Examples :

"I confess to spray-painting all over that mural!"

我承认我把涂鸦喷得到处都是，坦白说，那面壁画也是我喷的！

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verb

承认，坦白，供认。

To acknowledge faith in; to profess belief in.

Examples :

"Maria confessed her belief in God during the church service. "

玛丽亚在教堂礼拜时公开表达了她对上帝的信仰。

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verb

忏悔，坦白。

To unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution.

Examples :

"After accidentally breaking her neighbor's window, Maria confessed to the priest at church, hoping to receive forgiveness. "

玛丽亚不小心打破了邻居的窗户后，去教堂向神父忏悔了，希望得到宽恕。

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verb

听取...的忏悔，听取...的认罪

To hear or receive such a confession of sins from.

Examples :

"The priest confessed hundreds of people every year, offering them guidance and absolution. "

神父每年听取数百人的忏悔，给予他们指导和赦免。

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verb

坦白，供认。

To disclose or reveal.

Examples :

"After eating all the cookies, the little boy confessed to his mom that he was the one who did it. "

吃光了所有饼干后，小男孩向妈妈坦白说，是他干的。

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adjective

承认的，坦白的

Which one admits or avows.

Examples :

"The confessed thief returned the stolen textbook to the school. "

那个承认自己是小偷的人把偷来的课本还给了学校。

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