avowed /əˈvaʊd/ star1

• 1.  

  ADJ（形容词） If you are an avowed supporter or opponent of something, you have declared that you support it or oppose it. 公开声明的 [正式][ADJ n]

  例：

  She is an avowed vegetarian.

  她公开声明自己是素食者。

• 2.  

  ADJ（形容词） An avowed belief or aim is one that you have declared formally or publicly. 公开宣称的(信念或目标) [正式][ADJ n]

  例：

  His avowed intention was to bring about reform and spiritual renewal for the church.

  他公开宣称他目标是进行教会改革和灵性的复兴。