profound /prəˈfaʊnd/ adjective Learner's definition of PROFOUND
[more profound; most profound]
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a : having or showing great knowledge or understanding知识渊博的；见解深刻的 -
a profound thinker有着深刻见解的思想家
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His knowledge of history is profound.他的历史知识很渊博。
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Her books offer profound insights into the true nature of courage.她的著作对勇气的本质问题提出了深刻的见解。
b : difficult to understand : requiring deep thought or wisdom玄奥的；深奥的 2
a : very strongly felt深深的；深切的；强烈的 b : very great巨大的 -
Computer technology has made profound [=major, significant] changes in our lives.计算机技术给我们的生活带来了巨大的变化。
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His paintings have had a profound effect/impact/influence on her own work.他的画作对她的作品产生了巨大的影响。
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somewhat formal : absolute or complete完全的；彻底的
— profoundly
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She was influenced profoundly by his art.她深深受到他的艺术风格的影响。
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The discovery is profoundly important.这个发现非常重要。
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Their beliefs are profoundly different.他们的信仰完全不同。
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profoundly deaf people完全失聪的人