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基本释义
  • n. 目的,意向,决心,效果,意义,论题
    vt. 意欲,企图,计划
词形变化
  • 时　态：pur·posed, pur·pos·ing, pur·pos·es
常用短语
    1. on purpose
      adv.故意
参考例句
    1. He created disturbances on purpose.
      他故意制造事端。
    2. To punish for the purpose of improving or reforming.
      责罚为提高或改革的目的而处罚
    3. Lacking a purpose;meaningless or aimless.
      缺少目的的;无意义的或无目标的
    4. The devil can cite scripture for his purpose.
      魔鬼也会引证《圣经》为自己辩护。
    5. To move about restlessly and with little purpose.
      闲逛无目的地不停歇地到处游荡
英英解释

  • 　3个名词解释

    1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
      [同] design, intent, intention, aim, purpose
      [例]
      • his intent was to provide a new translation
      • good intentions are not enough
      • it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
      • he made no secret of his designs
    2. what something is used for
      [同] function, purpose, role, use
      [例]
      • the function of an auger is to bore holes
      • ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
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    　2个动词解释

    1. propose or intend
      [同] aim, propose, purport, purpose
      [例]
      • I aim to arrive at noon
    2. reach a decision
      [同] purpose, resolve
      [例]
      • he resolved never to drink again