profound
/prəˈfaʊnd/ (bre, ipa) · /prəˈfaʊnd/ (ame, ipa) · /prə-ˈfau̇nd prō-/ (ame, mw)
profound — 形容詞
- profoundpositive
- more profoundcomparative
- most profoundsuperlative
1. So strong, serious, or great that it changes a situation or affects someone deep
極大；深切
程度很深，影響極大
So strong, serious, or great that it changes a situation or affects someone deeply — used of feelings, effects, differences, and broad changes.
The new policy had a profound effect on the way hospitals manage their budgets.
這項新政策對醫院管理預算的方式產生了極大的影響。
profound effect on [noun phrase]
Losing his job caused Joao a profound sense of shame that lasted for months.
Joao 失業後，內心懷有深切的羞愧感，持續了好幾個月。
Tara felt a profound sense of relief when the doctor said the tests were clear.
醫師說檢查結果沒有問題時，Tara 感到如釋重負。
The earthquake brought about profound changes in the way buildings were designed.
那場地震帶來了建築設計方式的深刻變革。
Yara described the experience as a profound shock that altered her view of the world.
Yara 形容那次經歷是一記重擊，徹底改變了她看世界的方式。
- superficial
suggests only surface-level effect, the opposite of penetrating deeply
- slight
describes a very small degree of change or effect
文法句型
profound + noun
be + profound
用法筆記
Often used before nouns such as effect, impact, change, difference, and sense. Can also be used predicatively: The consequences were profound.
常見錯誤
2. Coming from deep, serious thought and showing a clear understanding of important
深奧；深刻
見解深刻，顯示出深入的理解
Coming from deep, serious thought and showing a clear understanding of important or complex subjects — used of writing, ideas, remarks, or people.
Hui gave a profound lecture on climate change that changed how many students thought about the issue.
Hui 發表了一場關於氣候變遷的深奧演講，改變了許多學生對這個議題的看法。
profound lecture / speech / talk on [topic]
The professor offered a profound analysis of the link between poverty and poor health.
那位教授對貧窮與健康狀況不佳之間的關聯提出了深刻的分析。
Lakan asked a profound question about the meaning of happiness that left the whole class silent.
Lakan 問了一個關於幸福本質的深奧問題，讓全班陷入沉默。
Madison wrote a surprisingly profound essay on memory for a student of her age.
Madison 以她這個年紀的學生來說，寫了一篇令人驚訝的深刻文章探討記憶。
Wren made a single profound remark during the debate that summed up the entire argument.
Wren 在辯論中說了一句深刻的評論，總結了整場論點。
- insightful
focuses on the ability to see into a subject clearly; slightly less formal
- perceptive
emphasises noticing details that others miss
- penetrating
suggests going straight to the core of an issue with sharpness
- shallow
indicates a lack of serious thought or depth
- superficial
dealing only with obvious or surface aspects
文法句型
profound + noun
be + profound
用法筆記
Describes writing, speech, or ideas that come from genuine intellectual depth. Does not describe physical depth. To describe someone as profound is a high compliment.
常見錯誤
3. Very difficult to understand because it involves deep or abstract ideas that req
艱深的
需要深入思考才能理解的
Very difficult to understand because it involves deep or abstract ideas that require careful study or long reflection.
The book raises profound questions about time and whether the past still exists.
這本書提出了關於時間以及過去是否仍然存在的艱深問題。
profound questions about [abstract topic]
In philosophy class, the students discussed profound issues such as free will and moral responsibility.
在哲學課上，學生們討論了自由意志與道德責任等艱深的議題。
Aarav found the article too profound to understand without a guide to its main ideas.
Aarav 發現那篇文章太艱深了，沒有指南引導核心概念就看不懂。
The documentary explored profound mysteries of the human brain that scientists still struggle to explain.
這部紀錄片探討了大腦的奧秘，這些艱深的謎團科學家至今仍難以解釋。
Eitan spent the whole weekend trying to work through a single profound paragraph in the textbook.
Eitan 花了整個週末試圖讀懂教科書中一個艱深的段落。
- simple
easy to understand without much effort
- straightforward
clear and uncomplicated in structure or meaning
文法句型
profound + noun
too profound to + verb
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2: this sense describes the inherent difficulty of the subject matter, not the quality of someone's understanding of it. A question can be profound (hard to grasp) even if no one has answered it well.
常見錯誤
profound — 名詞
1. The deepest part of something — a physical place, state of being, or abstract id
深淵；深處
極深的地方或狀態
The deepest part of something — a physical place, state of being, or abstract idea that seems to have no bottom or limit. Used in literary and poetic contexts.
The poem describes the profound of the ocean as a symbol of the hidden human mind.
這首詩將海洋深處描繪為人類隱藏心靈的象徵。
the profound of [noun] — literary pattern
Adisa stared into the profound of the canyon, unable to see where the rocks ended.
Adisa 凝視著峽谷的深處，看不見岩石的盡頭在哪裡。
In the silent church, she felt she was looking into the profound of her own soul.
在寂靜的教堂裡，她感覺自己正凝望著靈魂的深處。
The philosopher's writing explores the profound of human experience — joy and sorrow without limit.
這位哲學家的著作探討了人類經驗的深處——無邊無際的喜悅與悲傷。
- surface
the uppermost layer, opposite of depth
文法句型
the profound of + noun
用法筆記
Almost always preceded by the definite article. Restricted to formal, literary, or poetic contexts. In everyday speech, depth or deepest part are preferred.