To admit wrongdoing, fault, or a crime, often to authorities.

承认过错、罪行或责任，常向当局或他人招认。

To admit or reveal a fact, secret, or personal feeling.

坦承或透露事实、秘密或个人感情。

In religion, to confess one’s sins to God or a priest.

宗教语境中，向上帝或神父忏悔自己的罪过。

Of a priest, to hear and receive someone’s confession.

指神职人员，聆听并接受他人的忏悔。

To declare openly one’s faith or religious belief.

公开宣认自己的信仰或宗教信念。