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confesses

/kənˈfɛsɪz/

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verb

坦白，承认，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!"

我坦白承认，我把那幅壁画到处乱喷涂了！

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verb

承认，供认，坦白.

To acknowledge faith in; to profess belief in.

Examples :

"Maria confesses her belief in God every Sunday at church. "

玛丽亚每个星期天在教堂都公开承认自己信仰上帝。

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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 :

"Every Sunday, Maria confesses her sins to the priest and asks for forgiveness. "

每个星期天，玛丽亚都会向神父忏悔自己的罪过，并请求宽恕。

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verb

聆听忏悔，听取忏悔。

To hear or receive such a confession of sins from.

Examples :

"The priest confesses the sins of his parishioners every Saturday. "

每个星期六，神父都会听取教区居民的罪过忏悔。

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verb

坦白，供认。

To disclose or reveal.

Examples :

"The student confessed that he forgot to do his homework. "

那个学生坦白承认他忘了做作业。

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