purpose

目的；意图

用途；效果；结果；意义

决心；毅力

意欲；企图；打算

purpose

目的, 意图, 用途, 效果, 决心, 意志

打算, 企图, 决心

purpose

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"

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2. what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"

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3. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"

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1. propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"

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2. reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again"

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