purpose

美音音标: ['pɜː(r)pəs] purpose
英音音标: ['pɜː(r)pəs] result.0.expl|add:"

同义
purpose design aim intent intention
词性
n
解释
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
示例
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

同义
use purpose role function
词性
n
解释
what something is used for
示例
the function of an auger is to bore holes|ballet is beautiful but what use is it?

同义
determination purpose
词性
n
解释
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
示例
his determination showed in his every movement|he is a man of purpose

同义
purport purpose propose aim
词性
v
解释
propose or intend
示例
I aim to arrive at noon

同义
purpose resolve
词性
v
解释
reach a decision
示例
he resolved never to drink again