confess
单词辨析：
指承认过错，尤为罪行，或勉强承认某种情况。
The thief admitted having stolen money from the shop.
盗贼承认偷了这家商店的钱。
He admitted that he might be a little bit nervous.
他承认自己或许有点儿紧张。
指承认某一情况属实或接纳某种权威性。
Only a few acknowledge the need for reform.
只有少数人承认改革的必要性。
He was widely acknowledged to be the best lawyer in the neighbourhood.
他被公认为当地最好的律师。
We acknowledged him as our new coach.
我们承认他是我们的新教练。
指不情愿地承认某种事实，或不得不承认失败。
He conceded that he had made some errors.
他承认自己犯了一些错误。
They were finally forced to concede.
他们最终被迫认输。
We conceded defeat in the election.
我们承认选举失败。
尤指承认使自己略显尴尬的事情，也指向警方坦白、供认罪行。
She confessed that she didn't really know how to cook.
她承认自己不太会做饭。
He confessed to being guilty.
他承认自己有罪。
通常指公开表明自己的感情、看法等。
The suspect still professed his innocence.
该嫌疑人仍然声称自己无辜。
She professed her love for him.
她表明了自己对他的爱。
相关例句：
I must confess that I admire death's negativity.
我必须坦白的是，我赞美死亡的否定性。
Most rape victims confess a feeling of helplessness
大部分强奸案受害者都承认有一种无助的感觉。
It was beyond laziness now, I confess.
我承认，现在我已超越了懒散。
The criminal was caught red-handed, all he could do was to confess.
罪犯被当场捉住，他只能认罪。
You are, I have to confess, my idol.
你是，我必须得承认，我的偶像。
A priest visited her to confess her every day.
一位神父天天前来听她忏悔。