Definition of profession in English:

profession

noun prəˈfɛʃ(ə)nprəˈfɛʃən

1A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.
（尤指需要长期训练和正规资格的）职业
his chosen profession of teaching
他所选择的教书职业。
a barrister by profession
专职大律师。
Example sentencesExamples
- We view teaching as a profession that requires formal training and certification.
- At the heart of any profession is a body of expertise and abstract knowledge that its members are expected to apply within its granted jurisdiction.
- By profession a hotelkeeper, the elder Parer on all accounts had the shrewd joviality of his calling.
- By profession he is a barrister but he skilfully juggles so many other careers he ought to be in a circus.
- They help build true partnerships across cultures, breaking down stereotypes of nationality, profession, and gender.
- By profession she was a registered nurse and in later years moved into private practice in London.
- By profession I am a well-known book illustrator and artist.
- A qualified nurse by profession, Annemarie had put in 16 years of service in various hospitals in Germany.
- Meanwhile US hacks have convinced themselves that they're involved in a profession rather than a craft.
- By profession he was a poet, and he'd appeared in Galway several times before - at poetry readings, unaccompanied by a band.
Synonyms
career, occupation, calling, vocation, line of work, line of employment, line, métier
business, trade, craft, walk of life, sphere
job, day job, position
Scottish way
informal racket
archaic employ
1. 1.1treated as singular or plural A body of people engaged in a particular profession.
  总称（某种）职业人士
  the legal profession has become increasingly business-conscious
  Example sentencesExamples
  This review will be undertaken every five years and is led by the governing body of the medical profession, the General Medical Council.
  The Law Society of Alberta, the regulatory body for the legal profession, says no complaints have been filed as of yet against anyone.
  The beleaguered legal profession demands a little respect.
  She has been a leader and a pioneer in the American legal profession.
  The regulatory bodies for the health professions should be run by councils that are primarily appointed.
  That is a very proper process, as essentially this is the constitution of the legal profession in our nation.
  Fr Byrne said the legal and medical professions, along with strong support from the community, should go a long way in addressing the drug problem in the town.
  ‘The awareness of diversity is an important element of training for the childcare profession,’ he noted.
  And you're also a mercy giver, because you wouldn't be involved in the nursing profession in an emergency room.
  The veterinary profession is extremely important to New Zealand, and that is why I am pleased that the House has spent a considerable amount of time on this legislation.
  The whole legal profession is old-fashioned, and steeped in old-fashioned language and mores.
  Do we now have half of the health care profession engaged with this?
  The legal profession's peak body, the Law Council, called on judges to boycott the new regime.
  After a few terms at Selma University, he settled in Montgomery where he first entered the undertaking profession.
  How can we mentor music students to enter the music profession?
  Pharmacy programs are also encouraged to evaluate these practices to assure that the best candidates are entering the pharmacy profession.
2An act of declaring that one has a particular feeling or quality, especially when this is not the case.
his profession of delight rang hollow
Example sentencesExamples
- Nations have frequently tired of freedom and yielded themselves to tyrants, but not because of guileless trust in false professions.
- The great point of that book was to deal with this problem of a false profession.
- His first investigative office was closed only a few months after opening when the government launched a campaign to suppress the profession.
- In his professions, he claimed the Blair Witch had placed a hex on him, forcing him to commit the murders.
Synonyms
declaration, affirmation, statement, announcement, proclamation, assertion, avowal, vow, claim, allegation, protestation
3A declaration of belief in a religion.
信仰的宣布（或公开）
a profession of faith in Jesus Christ
mass noun they were baptized on profession of faith
Example sentencesExamples
- They think there is something illegitimate about anyone on the public payroll making open and passionate professions of their faith.
- The religious rockers make many professions about the Lord Jesus Christ but as soon as the music starts, a transformation occurs as they are taken over by the spirit of Elvis Presley.
- On the basis of our repentance and profession of faith in Christ, God regards us as acceptable and pleasing in His sight.
- In joining the Church he made a genuine and honest profession of faith - but he did not experience it as entry into a true community of faith.
- The wicked world pursue their evil cause boldly, but alas! the people of God shame their honourable cause and profession by their cowardice.
- Although not a Christian by profession, Jaspers' philosophy was Christian in many of its tenets, and he was also systematically Kantian.
- Can there be a credible Christian profession if there is no love?
- Living ‘by faith in’ suggests that faith is a profession to be asserted, a willed thing.
- A direct profession of faith would be insufficiently impure, a denial of the brownness of real life.
- These are dynamic, like riding the waves of the sea, the source of salt, not static, like acquiring and holding a special position by reason of religious profession.
- The name Evangelical derives from the profession of the Evangel - that is, the gospel.
- The Irish Constitution guarantees freedom of conscience and the free profession and practice of religion.
- First, they need to acknowledge that their initial profession of Jesus' Messiahship is inadequate.
- Having ‘God’ in it divides us and attempts to link patriotism to public professions of religious belief.
- Hearing the Lord's voice takes us beyond mere religious profession or formal observances.
- Generally, chaplains of any faith can gain access to local religious leaders since religion and a profession of faith are the common bonds.
- The extraordinary thing about that is that her husband, though coming to all the meetings with her, makes no profession to be a Christian.
- Testimonials give greater emphasis and personalize professions of beliefs as proof to support the veracity of a particular claim.
- It would be bad faith to suggest that contemporary evangelicals' profession of faith in a life to come or in another world is bad faith.
- Rather, they imply sincerity in our profession of Christ as Saviour and Lord.
Synonyms
statement, sworn statement, affidavit, attestation, affirmation, assertion
1. 3.1 The declaration or vows made on entering a religious order.
  入教誓言，修道誓约
  Example sentencesExamples
  Ironically, religious profession and the renuncia could create an opportunity for women to administer property autonomously.
2. 3.2mass noun The ceremony or fact of being professed in a religious order.
  入教仪式；入教
  after profession she taught in Maidenhead
  入教以后，她在梅登黑德任教。
  Example sentencesExamples
  At solemn profession, I placed my hands in those of my prioress, professing to live my vows usque ad mortem, until death.
  Also celebrating her 50th Anniversary of religious profession, Sister Edna O'Connor, a native of Irishtown.

Phrases

the oldest profession

humorous The practice of working as a prostitute.
〈幽默〉卖淫
Example sentencesExamples
- Yes, the oldest profession (even when it's called ‘escort’) is, ‘Society’ wise, not the most respected.
- One ‘customer’ appeared to be a working woman of the oldest profession, plying her trade indoors in the air conditioned restaurant instead of outside on a street corner in the heat.
- And in Belle de Jour and Hustle, Deneuve depicts two diametrically opposed versions of the world's oldest profession, both of which defy conventional interpretations.
- However, the lure of increased tax revenues is evidently not enough to overcome misgivings about permitting the world's oldest profession equal status on today's job market.
- Even though love-at-work is as old as the world's oldest profession, the days of women being suspected of sleeping their way to the middle are not over.
- It feels that the crackdown will drive prostitution and brothels even further underground, making the oldest profession even more dangerous for both the women and their punters.
- A young lady, a practitioner of the world's oldest profession, is plying her trade on a cold Fort Ave.
- Love for Sale, first published in Norwegian in 1997, is nothing if not ambitious, attempting as it does to cover all aspects of the world's oldest profession, at all times and in all places.
- The network of courtesans, musicians and artists hitherto thriving on royal patronage were reduced to penury; and were forced to turn to the world's oldest profession.
- To assist them they enlist the aid of Rahab, an inhabitant of Jericho, and a practitioner of the world's oldest profession.

Origin

Middle English (denoting the vow made on entering a religious order): via Old French from Latin professio(n-), from profiteri 'declare publicly' (see profess). sense 1 derives from the notion of an occupation that one ‘professes’ to be skilled in.

Definition of profession in US English:

profession

nounprəˈfɛʃənprəˈfeSHən

1A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.
（尤指需要长期训练和正规资格的）职业
his chosen profession of teaching
他所选择的教书职业。
a lawyer by profession
专职大律师。
Example sentencesExamples
- A qualified nurse by profession, Annemarie had put in 16 years of service in various hospitals in Germany.
- Meanwhile US hacks have convinced themselves that they're involved in a profession rather than a craft.
- By profession a hotelkeeper, the elder Parer on all accounts had the shrewd joviality of his calling.
- By profession she was a registered nurse and in later years moved into private practice in London.
- They help build true partnerships across cultures, breaking down stereotypes of nationality, profession, and gender.
- At the heart of any profession is a body of expertise and abstract knowledge that its members are expected to apply within its granted jurisdiction.
- By profession I am a well-known book illustrator and artist.
- We view teaching as a profession that requires formal training and certification.
- By profession he is a barrister but he skilfully juggles so many other careers he ought to be in a circus.
- By profession he was a poet, and he'd appeared in Galway several times before - at poetry readings, unaccompanied by a band.
Synonyms
career, occupation, calling, vocation, line of work, line of employment, line, métier
1. 1.1treated as singular or plural A body of people engaged in a particular profession.
  总称（某种）职业人士
  the profession is divided on the issue
  对于这一问题，从业人士意见有分歧。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Do we now have half of the health care profession engaged with this?
  The whole legal profession is old-fashioned, and steeped in old-fashioned language and mores.
  That is a very proper process, as essentially this is the constitution of the legal profession in our nation.
  This review will be undertaken every five years and is led by the governing body of the medical profession, the General Medical Council.
  The veterinary profession is extremely important to New Zealand, and that is why I am pleased that the House has spent a considerable amount of time on this legislation.
  The beleaguered legal profession demands a little respect.
  Pharmacy programs are also encouraged to evaluate these practices to assure that the best candidates are entering the pharmacy profession.
  Fr Byrne said the legal and medical professions, along with strong support from the community, should go a long way in addressing the drug problem in the town.
  The Law Society of Alberta, the regulatory body for the legal profession, says no complaints have been filed as of yet against anyone.
  And you're also a mercy giver, because you wouldn't be involved in the nursing profession in an emergency room.
  After a few terms at Selma University, he settled in Montgomery where he first entered the undertaking profession.
  ‘The awareness of diversity is an important element of training for the childcare profession,’ he noted.
  How can we mentor music students to enter the music profession?
  She has been a leader and a pioneer in the American legal profession.
  The legal profession's peak body, the Law Council, called on judges to boycott the new regime.
  The regulatory bodies for the health professions should be run by councils that are primarily appointed.
2An act of declaring that one has a particular feeling or quality, especially when this is not the case.
his profession of delight rang hollow
a profession of allegiance
表白效忠。
Example sentencesExamples
- Nations have frequently tired of freedom and yielded themselves to tyrants, but not because of guileless trust in false professions.
- His first investigative office was closed only a few months after opening when the government launched a campaign to suppress the profession.
- The great point of that book was to deal with this problem of a false profession.
- In his professions, he claimed the Blair Witch had placed a hex on him, forcing him to commit the murders.
Synonyms
declaration, affirmation, statement, announcement, proclamation, assertion, avowal, vow, claim, allegation, protestation
3A declaration of belief in a religion.
信仰的宣布（或公开）
Example sentencesExamples
- These are dynamic, like riding the waves of the sea, the source of salt, not static, like acquiring and holding a special position by reason of religious profession.
- Testimonials give greater emphasis and personalize professions of beliefs as proof to support the veracity of a particular claim.
- The extraordinary thing about that is that her husband, though coming to all the meetings with her, makes no profession to be a Christian.
- The name Evangelical derives from the profession of the Evangel - that is, the gospel.
- Living ‘by faith in’ suggests that faith is a profession to be asserted, a willed thing.
- Although not a Christian by profession, Jaspers' philosophy was Christian in many of its tenets, and he was also systematically Kantian.
- First, they need to acknowledge that their initial profession of Jesus' Messiahship is inadequate.
- Hearing the Lord's voice takes us beyond mere religious profession or formal observances.
- On the basis of our repentance and profession of faith in Christ, God regards us as acceptable and pleasing in His sight.
- In joining the Church he made a genuine and honest profession of faith - but he did not experience it as entry into a true community of faith.
- Rather, they imply sincerity in our profession of Christ as Saviour and Lord.
- They think there is something illegitimate about anyone on the public payroll making open and passionate professions of their faith.
- It would be bad faith to suggest that contemporary evangelicals' profession of faith in a life to come or in another world is bad faith.
- The Irish Constitution guarantees freedom of conscience and the free profession and practice of religion.
- The religious rockers make many professions about the Lord Jesus Christ but as soon as the music starts, a transformation occurs as they are taken over by the spirit of Elvis Presley.
- Having ‘God’ in it divides us and attempts to link patriotism to public professions of religious belief.
- Can there be a credible Christian profession if there is no love?
- Generally, chaplains of any faith can gain access to local religious leaders since religion and a profession of faith are the common bonds.
- The wicked world pursue their evil cause boldly, but alas! the people of God shame their honourable cause and profession by their cowardice.
- A direct profession of faith would be insufficiently impure, a denial of the brownness of real life.
Synonyms
statement, sworn statement, affidavit, attestation, affirmation, assertion
1. 3.1 The declaration or vows made on entering a religious order.
  入教誓言，修道誓约
  Example sentencesExamples
  Ironically, religious profession and the renuncia could create an opportunity for women to administer property autonomously.
2. 3.2 The ceremony or fact of being professed in a religious order.
  入教仪式；入教
  Example sentencesExamples
  Also celebrating her 50th Anniversary of religious profession, Sister Edna O'Connor, a native of Irishtown.
  At solemn profession, I placed my hands in those of my prioress, professing to live my vows usque ad mortem, until death.

Phrases

the oldest profession

humorous The practice of working as a prostitute.
〈幽默〉卖淫
Example sentencesExamples
- Love for Sale, first published in Norwegian in 1997, is nothing if not ambitious, attempting as it does to cover all aspects of the world's oldest profession, at all times and in all places.
- One ‘customer’ appeared to be a working woman of the oldest profession, plying her trade indoors in the air conditioned restaurant instead of outside on a street corner in the heat.
- Yes, the oldest profession (even when it's called ‘escort’) is, ‘Society’ wise, not the most respected.
- It feels that the crackdown will drive prostitution and brothels even further underground, making the oldest profession even more dangerous for both the women and their punters.
- Even though love-at-work is as old as the world's oldest profession, the days of women being suspected of sleeping their way to the middle are not over.
- A young lady, a practitioner of the world's oldest profession, is plying her trade on a cold Fort Ave.
- To assist them they enlist the aid of Rahab, an inhabitant of Jericho, and a practitioner of the world's oldest profession.
- However, the lure of increased tax revenues is evidently not enough to overcome misgivings about permitting the world's oldest profession equal status on today's job market.
- And in Belle de Jour and Hustle, Deneuve depicts two diametrically opposed versions of the world's oldest profession, both of which defy conventional interpretations.
- The network of courtesans, musicians and artists hitherto thriving on royal patronage were reduced to penury; and were forced to turn to the world's oldest profession.

Origin

Middle English (denoting the vow made on entering a religious order): via Old French from Latin professio(n-), from profiteri ‘declare publicly’ (see profess). profession (sense 1) derives from the notion of an occupation that one ‘professes’ to be skilled in.

单词	profession
释义	Definition of profession in English: profession noun prəˈfɛʃ(ə)nprəˈfɛʃən 1A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification. （尤指需要长期训练和正规资格的）职业 his chosen profession of teaching 他所选择的教书职业。 a barrister by profession 专职大律师。 Example sentencesExamples We view teaching as a profession that requires formal training and certification. At the heart of any profession is a body of expertise and abstract knowledge that its members are expected to apply within its granted jurisdiction. By profession a hotelkeeper, the elder Parer on all accounts had the shrewd joviality of his calling. By profession he is a barrister but he skilfully juggles so many other careers he ought to be in a circus. They help build true partnerships across cultures, breaking down stereotypes of nationality, profession, and gender. By profession she was a registered nurse and in later years moved into private practice in London. By profession I am a well-known book illustrator and artist. A qualified nurse by profession, Annemarie had put in 16 years of service in various hospitals in Germany. Meanwhile US hacks have convinced themselves that they're involved in a profession rather than a craft. By profession he was a poet, and he'd appeared in Galway several times before - at poetry readings, unaccompanied by a band. Synonyms career, occupation, calling, vocation, line of work, line of employment, line, métier business, trade, craft, walk of life, sphere job, day job, position Scottish way informal racket archaic employ 1.1treated as singular or plural A body of people engaged in a particular profession. 总称（某种）职业人士 the legal profession has become increasingly business-conscious Example sentencesExamples This review will be undertaken every five years and is led by the governing body of the medical profession, the General Medical Council. The Law Society of Alberta, the regulatory body for the legal profession, says no complaints have been filed as of yet against anyone. The beleaguered legal profession demands a little respect. She has been a leader and a pioneer in the American legal profession. The regulatory bodies for the health professions should be run by councils that are primarily appointed. That is a very proper process, as essentially this is the constitution of the legal profession in our nation. Fr Byrne said the legal and medical professions, along with strong support from the community, should go a long way in addressing the drug problem in the town. ‘The awareness of diversity is an important element of training for the childcare profession,’ he noted. And you're also a mercy giver, because you wouldn't be involved in the nursing profession in an emergency room. The veterinary profession is extremely important to New Zealand, and that is why I am pleased that the House has spent a considerable amount of time on this legislation. The whole legal profession is old-fashioned, and steeped in old-fashioned language and mores. Do we now have half of the health care profession engaged with this? The legal profession's peak body, the Law Council, called on judges to boycott the new regime. After a few terms at Selma University, he settled in Montgomery where he first entered the undertaking profession. How can we mentor music students to enter the music profession? Pharmacy programs are also encouraged to evaluate these practices to assure that the best candidates are entering the pharmacy profession. 2An act of declaring that one has a particular feeling or quality, especially when this is not the case. his profession of delight rang hollow Example sentencesExamples Nations have frequently tired of freedom and yielded themselves to tyrants, but not because of guileless trust in false professions. The great point of that book was to deal with this problem of a false profession. His first investigative office was closed only a few months after opening when the government launched a campaign to suppress the profession. In his professions, he claimed the Blair Witch had placed a hex on him, forcing him to commit the murders. Synonyms declaration, affirmation, statement, announcement, proclamation, assertion, avowal, vow, claim, allegation, protestation 3A declaration of belief in a religion. 信仰的宣布（或公开） a profession of faith in Jesus Christ mass noun they were baptized on profession of faith Example sentencesExamples They think there is something illegitimate about anyone on the public payroll making open and passionate professions of their faith. The religious rockers make many professions about the Lord Jesus Christ but as soon as the music starts, a transformation occurs as they are taken over by the spirit of Elvis Presley. On the basis of our repentance and profession of faith in Christ, God regards us as acceptable and pleasing in His sight. In joining the Church he made a genuine and honest profession of faith - but he did not experience it as entry into a true community of faith. The wicked world pursue their evil cause boldly, but alas! the people of God shame their honourable cause and profession by their cowardice. Although not a Christian by profession, Jaspers' philosophy was Christian in many of its tenets, and he was also systematically Kantian. Can there be a credible Christian profession if there is no love? Living ‘by faith in’ suggests that faith is a profession to be asserted, a willed thing. A direct profession of faith would be insufficiently impure, a denial of the brownness of real life. These are dynamic, like riding the waves of the sea, the source of salt, not static, like acquiring and holding a special position by reason of religious profession. The name Evangelical derives from the profession of the Evangel - that is, the gospel. The Irish Constitution guarantees freedom of conscience and the free profession and practice of religion. First, they need to acknowledge that their initial profession of Jesus' Messiahship is inadequate. Having ‘God’ in it divides us and attempts to link patriotism to public professions of religious belief. Hearing the Lord's voice takes us beyond mere religious profession or formal observances. Generally, chaplains of any faith can gain access to local religious leaders since religion and a profession of faith are the common bonds. The extraordinary thing about that is that her husband, though coming to all the meetings with her, makes no profession to be a Christian. Testimonials give greater emphasis and personalize professions of beliefs as proof to support the veracity of a particular claim. It would be bad faith to suggest that contemporary evangelicals' profession of faith in a life to come or in another world is bad faith. Rather, they imply sincerity in our profession of Christ as Saviour and Lord. Synonyms statement, sworn statement, affidavit, attestation, affirmation, assertion 3.1 The declaration or vows made on entering a religious order. 入教誓言，修道誓约 Example sentencesExamples Ironically, religious profession and the renuncia could create an opportunity for women to administer property autonomously. 3.2mass noun The ceremony or fact of being professed in a religious order. 入教仪式；入教 after profession she taught in Maidenhead 入教以后，她在梅登黑德任教。 Example sentencesExamples At solemn profession, I placed my hands in those of my prioress, professing to live my vows usque ad mortem, until death. Also celebrating her 50th Anniversary of religious profession, Sister Edna O'Connor, a native of Irishtown. Phrases the oldest profession humorous The practice of working as a prostitute. 〈幽默〉卖淫 Example sentencesExamples Yes, the oldest profession (even when it's called ‘escort’) is, ‘Society’ wise, not the most respected. One ‘customer’ appeared to be a working woman of the oldest profession, plying her trade indoors in the air conditioned restaurant instead of outside on a street corner in the heat. And in Belle de Jour and Hustle, Deneuve depicts two diametrically opposed versions of the world's oldest profession, both of which defy conventional interpretations. However, the lure of increased tax revenues is evidently not enough to overcome misgivings about permitting the world's oldest profession equal status on today's job market. Even though love-at-work is as old as the world's oldest profession, the days of women being suspected of sleeping their way to the middle are not over. It feels that the crackdown will drive prostitution and brothels even further underground, making the oldest profession even more dangerous for both the women and their punters. A young lady, a practitioner of the world's oldest profession, is plying her trade on a cold Fort Ave. Love for Sale, first published in Norwegian in 1997, is nothing if not ambitious, attempting as it does to cover all aspects of the world's oldest profession, at all times and in all places. The network of courtesans, musicians and artists hitherto thriving on royal patronage were reduced to penury; and were forced to turn to the world's oldest profession. To assist them they enlist the aid of Rahab, an inhabitant of Jericho, and a practitioner of the world's oldest profession. Origin Middle English (denoting the vow made on entering a religious order): via Old French from Latin professio(n-), from profiteri 'declare publicly' (see profess). sense 1 derives from the notion of an occupation that one ‘professes’ to be skilled in. noun.1 phr. Definition of profession in US English: profession nounprəˈfɛʃənprəˈfeSHən 1A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification. （尤指需要长期训练和正规资格的）职业 his chosen profession of teaching 他所选择的教书职业。 a lawyer by profession 专职大律师。 Example sentencesExamples A qualified nurse by profession, Annemarie had put in 16 years of service in various hospitals in Germany. Meanwhile US hacks have convinced themselves that they're involved in a profession rather than a craft. By profession a hotelkeeper, the elder Parer on all accounts had the shrewd joviality of his calling. By profession she was a registered nurse and in later years moved into private practice in London. They help build true partnerships across cultures, breaking down stereotypes of nationality, profession, and gender. At the heart of any profession is a body of expertise and abstract knowledge that its members are expected to apply within its granted jurisdiction. By profession I am a well-known book illustrator and artist. We view teaching as a profession that requires formal training and certification. By profession he is a barrister but he skilfully juggles so many other careers he ought to be in a circus. By profession he was a poet, and he'd appeared in Galway several times before - at poetry readings, unaccompanied by a band. Synonyms career, occupation, calling, vocation, line of work, line of employment, line, métier 1.1treated as singular or plural A body of people engaged in a particular profession. 总称（某种）职业人士 the profession is divided on the issue 对于这一问题，从业人士意见有分歧。 Example sentencesExamples Do we now have half of the health care profession engaged with this? The whole legal profession is old-fashioned, and steeped in old-fashioned language and mores. That is a very proper process, as essentially this is the constitution of the legal profession in our nation. This review will be undertaken every five years and is led by the governing body of the medical profession, the General Medical Council. The veterinary profession is extremely important to New Zealand, and that is why I am pleased that the House has spent a considerable amount of time on this legislation. The beleaguered legal profession demands a little respect. Pharmacy programs are also encouraged to evaluate these practices to assure that the best candidates are entering the pharmacy profession. Fr Byrne said the legal and medical professions, along with strong support from the community, should go a long way in addressing the drug problem in the town. The Law Society of Alberta, the regulatory body for the legal profession, says no complaints have been filed as of yet against anyone. And you're also a mercy giver, because you wouldn't be involved in the nursing profession in an emergency room. After a few terms at Selma University, he settled in Montgomery where he first entered the undertaking profession. ‘The awareness of diversity is an important element of training for the childcare profession,’ he noted. How can we mentor music students to enter the music profession? She has been a leader and a pioneer in the American legal profession. The legal profession's peak body, the Law Council, called on judges to boycott the new regime. The regulatory bodies for the health professions should be run by councils that are primarily appointed. 2An act of declaring that one has a particular feeling or quality, especially when this is not the case. his profession of delight rang hollow a profession of allegiance 表白效忠。 Example sentencesExamples Nations have frequently tired of freedom and yielded themselves to tyrants, but not because of guileless trust in false professions. His first investigative office was closed only a few months after opening when the government launched a campaign to suppress the profession. The great point of that book was to deal with this problem of a false profession. In his professions, he claimed the Blair Witch had placed a hex on him, forcing him to commit the murders. Synonyms declaration, affirmation, statement, announcement, proclamation, assertion, avowal, vow, claim, allegation, protestation 3A declaration of belief in a religion. 信仰的宣布（或公开） Example sentencesExamples These are dynamic, like riding the waves of the sea, the source of salt, not static, like acquiring and holding a special position by reason of religious profession. Testimonials give greater emphasis and personalize professions of beliefs as proof to support the veracity of a particular claim. The extraordinary thing about that is that her husband, though coming to all the meetings with her, makes no profession to be a Christian. The name Evangelical derives from the profession of the Evangel - that is, the gospel. Living ‘by faith in’ suggests that faith is a profession to be asserted, a willed thing. Although not a Christian by profession, Jaspers' philosophy was Christian in many of its tenets, and he was also systematically Kantian. First, they need to acknowledge that their initial profession of Jesus' Messiahship is inadequate. Hearing the Lord's voice takes us beyond mere religious profession or formal observances. On the basis of our repentance and profession of faith in Christ, God regards us as acceptable and pleasing in His sight. In joining the Church he made a genuine and honest profession of faith - but he did not experience it as entry into a true community of faith. Rather, they imply sincerity in our profession of Christ as Saviour and Lord. They think there is something illegitimate about anyone on the public payroll making open and passionate professions of their faith. It would be bad faith to suggest that contemporary evangelicals' profession of faith in a life to come or in another world is bad faith. The Irish Constitution guarantees freedom of conscience and the free profession and practice of religion. The religious rockers make many professions about the Lord Jesus Christ but as soon as the music starts, a transformation occurs as they are taken over by the spirit of Elvis Presley. Having ‘God’ in it divides us and attempts to link patriotism to public professions of religious belief. Can there be a credible Christian profession if there is no love? Generally, chaplains of any faith can gain access to local religious leaders since religion and a profession of faith are the common bonds. The wicked world pursue their evil cause boldly, but alas! the people of God shame their honourable cause and profession by their cowardice. A direct profession of faith would be insufficiently impure, a denial of the brownness of real life. Synonyms statement, sworn statement, affidavit, attestation, affirmation, assertion 3.1 The declaration or vows made on entering a religious order. 入教誓言，修道誓约 Example sentencesExamples Ironically, religious profession and the renuncia could create an opportunity for women to administer property autonomously. 3.2 The ceremony or fact of being professed in a religious order. 入教仪式；入教 Example sentencesExamples Also celebrating her 50th Anniversary of religious profession, Sister Edna O'Connor, a native of Irishtown. At solemn profession, I placed my hands in those of my prioress, professing to live my vows usque ad mortem, until death. Phrases the oldest profession humorous The practice of working as a prostitute. 〈幽默〉卖淫 Example sentencesExamples Love for Sale, first published in Norwegian in 1997, is nothing if not ambitious, attempting as it does to cover all aspects of the world's oldest profession, at all times and in all places. One ‘customer’ appeared to be a working woman of the oldest profession, plying her trade indoors in the air conditioned restaurant instead of outside on a street corner in the heat. Yes, the oldest profession (even when it's called ‘escort’) is, ‘Society’ wise, not the most respected. It feels that the crackdown will drive prostitution and brothels even further underground, making the oldest profession even more dangerous for both the women and their punters. Even though love-at-work is as old as the world's oldest profession, the days of women being suspected of sleeping their way to the middle are not over. A young lady, a practitioner of the world's oldest profession, is plying her trade on a cold Fort Ave. To assist them they enlist the aid of Rahab, an inhabitant of Jericho, and a practitioner of the world's oldest profession. However, the lure of increased tax revenues is evidently not enough to overcome misgivings about permitting the world's oldest profession equal status on today's job market. And in Belle de Jour and Hustle, Deneuve depicts two diametrically opposed versions of the world's oldest profession, both of which defy conventional interpretations. The network of courtesans, musicians and artists hitherto thriving on royal patronage were reduced to penury; and were forced to turn to the world's oldest profession. Origin Middle English (denoting the vow made on entering a religious order): via Old French from Latin professio(n-), from profiteri ‘declare publicly’ (see profess). profession (sense 1) derives from the notion of an occupation that one ‘professes’ to be skilled in. noun.1 phr.
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