profound
/ pr?'fa?nd ; pr?ˋfaund /
英 / pr?'fa?nd /
1 having a strong influence or effect 〔影響〕深刻的，極大的
profound effect/influence/impact/consequence
Tolstoy’s experiences of war had a profound effect on his work.
托爾斯泰的戰爭經歷深刻影響了他的作品。
The mother’s behaviour has a profound impact on the developing child.
母親的行為對於正在成長的孩子有極大的影響。
profound changes in society
社會的巨大變革
2 showing strong serious feelings 〔感情〕強烈的，深切的，嚴肅的
a profound sense of guilt
強烈的內疚感
3 showing great knowledge and understanding 知識淵博的；見解深刻的
a profound question
深刻的問題
Jenner is a profound thinker.
詹納是個思想深刻的人。
4 deep or far below the surface of something literary 深的；深處的
Her work touches something profound in the human psyche.
她的作品觸及了人類心靈深處的某些東西。
5 complete 完全的
profound deafness
完全耳聾
—profoundly adv
profoundly disturbing news
令人極其不安的消息