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purpose

英['pɜːpəs] 美['pɝpəs]
  • n. 目的;用途;意志
  • vt. 决心;企图;打算

英英释意


1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions;
"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;
"the function of an auger is to bore holes"
"ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
3. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something;
"his determination showed in his every movement"
"he is a man of purpose"