| 词汇 | purpose |
| 释义 | purpose 7 ENTRIES FOUND: purpose (noun) purpose-built (adjective) all-purpose (adjective) cross-purposes (noun) general-purpose (adjective) intent (noun) practical (adjective) purpose /ˈpɚpəs/ noun plural purposes purpose /ˈpɚpəs/ noun plural purposes Learner's definition of PURPOSE 1 [count] : the reason why something is done or used : the aim or intention of something目的；意图 The purpose of the new resort is to attract more tourists.这个新景点的目的是为了吸引更多的游客。 There's little/no purpose in restarting the process. [=there is little/no reason to start the process again]重新启动这项程序的意义不大/没有任何意义。 These ancient mounds were probably used for ceremonial purposes. [=were probably used in ceremonies]这些古冢可能是举行仪式时用的。 Please keep a record of your receipts for tax/business purposes. [=for situations involving taxes/business]请保留收据用作税收/商业凭证。 Everything on the boat serves a purpose. [=everything has a particular use or function]船上的每一样东西都有它的用处。 The loans are small but they serve a good purpose.这些贷款数额不大，却很有用。 We were happy to know that the money was being used for a good purpose. [=for something useful, important, etc.]我们高兴地得知，这笔钱用在了有意义的地方。 She used her skills to (no) good purpose. [=she used her skills in a way that was (not) good or helpful]她把自己的技能用在了有/没有价值的地方。 Changes had suddenly been made for no apparent purpose. [=for no clear reason]突然不明不白地出了变动。 For the purpose(s) of this discussion, let's assume that sales will increase next year.为了方便讨论，咱们假设明年销售额会上涨。 2 [noncount] : the feeling of being determined to do or achieve something决心 She wrote with purpose. [=she knew exactly what she wanted to write]她写作时目的明确。 Sometimes his life seemed to lack purpose or meaning.有时候，他的生活似乎缺少目标或者意义。 He was a man of purpose. [=he was very clear about what he wanted to do and how to do it]他是一个目标明确的人。 We started work again with a renewed sense of purpose.带着重新设定的目标，我们又干了起来。 He showed great strength of purpose. [=he showed that he was very determined to achieve his goals]他表现出了极大的决心。 3 [count] : the aim or goal of a person : what a person is trying to do, become, etc.目标 She knew from a young age that her sole purpose (in life) was to be a writer. [=she knew that all she wanted (in life) was to be a writer]她从小就知道，自己唯一的目标就是要当作家。 We shared a common purpose. [=we had the same goals]我们有着共同的目标。 He was searching for a higher purpose. [=a more meaningful reason to live, work, etc.]他正在寻求更高的目标。 for (all) practical purposes — see 1practical on purpose : in a way that is planned or intended : in a deliberate way故意地 Someone set the fire on purpose. [=purposely, intentionally]有人故意纵火。 I knew she hadn't done it on purpose.我知道她不是故意为之。 to/for all intents and purposes — see 1intent to the purpose old-fashioned : appropriate to the situation恰当地 He didn't say much to the purpose. [=he didn't say much that was useful or helpful]他说的话基本不起作用。 |
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