1 purport /ˈpɚˌpoɚt/ noun Learner's definition of PURPORT
[noncount] formal
: the main or general meaning of something (such as a speech or a person's actions)要旨；大意 -
the purport of the book/visit书的大意；出行的主要目的
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The letter was not read aloud, but all present were informed of its purport.那封信没有被大声读出来，但是在场的每一个人都被告知了信的主要内容。
purports; purported; purporting
purports; purported; purporting
Learner's definition of PURPORT
[+ object]
: to claim to be or do a particular thing when this claim may not be true声称；自称；标榜 —
followed by to + verb接动词不定式 -
The report purports to be objective. [=it claims to be objective, but it may not be]这篇报道自称是客观的。
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The program purports to meet the needs of gifted students.这门课程标榜可满足有天赋的学生的需求。
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The survey does not purport to be conclusive.这项调查没有标榜能得出定论。