# profound

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**Created:** [September 28, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/215 "2021-09-28T00:55:05Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/215/1 "2021-09-28T00:55:05Z")

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词性：adj.  
音标： [prəˈfaʊnd]  
释义：[影响]深深的，深刻的，重大的，[感情]强烈的，完全的，彻底的，[理念、作品、人]深奥的，思想/知识渊博的

When you need a word that’s deeper than “deep,” consider _profound_. A philosopher is likely to make many _profound_ pronouncements.

_Profundus_ literally means “deep” in Latin, and _profound_ had the same meaning when it entered English in the 14th century. But even then, it also meant “figuratively deep” — that is, very great or intense: “The new laws have had a profound impact.” Of people, it means “very knowledgeable or insightful,” but sometimes when a person tries to sound profound, they’re really just giving you superficial knowledge dressed up with big words.

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**Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 2:16am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/215/2 "2021-09-28T02:16:40Z")

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"My dear Mrs Ryan, "it’s with the most profound sense of joy "that I write to inform you your son Private James Ryan

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**Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 2:19am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/215/3 "2021-09-28T02:19:34Z")

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We have a profound effect on these kids

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**Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 2:20am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/215/4 "2021-09-28T02:20:15Z")

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This is a profound moment for all Americans.

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**Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 2:21am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/215/5 "2021-09-28T02:21:21Z")

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On behalf of the Nova Corps, we’d like to express our profound gratitude for your help in saving Xandar.

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**Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 2:22am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/215/6 "2021-09-28T02:22:56Z")

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Just when I thought it couldn’t get anymore profound.

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**Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 2:25am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/215/7 "2021-09-28T02:25:20Z")

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Captain, I believe I have made a rather profound discovery

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**Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 10:58am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/215/8 "2024-05-30T10:58:21Z")

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@Chatbot 你是一个英语教学的大师，你会用通俗易懂的方式给学生讲解各类英语知识，现在请你给我解释下上面帖子中我着重讲解的单词，介绍下这些单词在正式文书和口语中的各类含义，各举几个地道，自然的例子。介绍下这些单词的来历，以及我如何才能记住这些单词呢？

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当然可以，@Tristan！你所提到的词语是 “profound”。让我们详细讲解一下这个词并提供一些例句和它的来历。

### 词性和音标

**词性：** 形容词 (adj.)  
**音标：** [prəˈfaʊnd]

### 释义

1. **[影响]深深的，深刻的，重大的**

2. **[感情]强烈的，完全的，彻底的**

3. **[理念、作品、人]深奥的，思想/知识渊博的**

### 单词的来历

“Profound” 源自拉丁语词根 _profundus_，意为“深”。在14世纪进入英语时，既有“深”的意思，也延伸出了“意义深远”或“极其重要”的含义。

### 在正式文书中的使用

在正式文书中,“profound” 常用来描述重要的影响或严肃的主题。它经常出现在学术文章、报告和正式信件中。

**例子：**

- The research findings have a profound significance for future studies. (研究结果对未来的研究具有重大意义。)
- It is with profound respect that we acknowledge Dr. Smith’s contributions. (我们怀着深深的敬意承认史密斯博士的贡献。)

### 在口语中的使用

在口语中，“profound” 可以描述深刻的感受或有见地的见解，但需要注意保持自然，不要显得过于夸张或不合时宜。

**例子：**

- That movie had a profound effect on me. (那部电影对我产生了深远的影响。)
- His words were profound and made me think deeply. (他的话语深刻，让我深思。)

### 如何记住这个单词

1. **联想记忆法：** 记住“profound” 就像记住“深”的意思，可以联想到大海的深度，帮助记忆这个单词表示“深刻、重大的”含义。
2. **句子记忆法：** 多用这个单词造句练习，例如记住上面提到的例句。
3. **音标记忆法：** 熟记音标 [prəˈfaʊnd] 并多听多模仿正确的发音。

希望这个解释对你有所帮助。如果有其他词汇或问题需要解释，随时告诉我！
