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purpose

purpose
[英] [ˈpə:pəs] [美] [ˈpɚpəs] 生词本

n.

vt.

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1. N-COUNT 意义；用途 The purpose of something is the reason for which it is made or done. 

  • The purpose of the occasion was to raise money for medical supplies...

    那次活动是为筹集资金购买医药物资。

  • Various insurance schemes already exist for this purpose.

    已经有各种保险计划可以实现这一目的。

  • ...the use of nuclear energy for military purposes...

    核能在军事上的运用

2. N-COUNT 目标；目的 Your purpose is the thing that you want to achieve. 

  • They might well be prepared to do you harm in order to achieve their purpose...

    为达成自己的目的，他们说不定已经做好了伤害你的准备。

  • His purpose was to make a profit by improving the company's performance.

    他的目标是通过提高公司的业绩来实现盈利。

3. N-UNCOUNT 意志；毅力；决心 Purpose is the feeling of having a definite aim and of being determined to achieve it. 

  • The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose.

    教师们很热情并且很有决心。

4. See also: cross-purposes;  
5. PHRASE 实际上 You use for all practical purposes or to all intents and purposes to suggest that a situation is not exactly as you describe it, but the effect is the same as if it were. 

  • For all practical purposes the treaty has already ceased to exist...

    实际上协议已经不复存在。

  • To all intents and purposes the case was closed.

    实际上该案已经了结了。

6. PHRASE 特意地；故意地；有意地 If you do something on purpose, you do it intentionally. 

  • Was it an accident or did David do it on purpose?

    是意外还是戴维故意所为？

Noun

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"
Verb

1. propose or intend;

  • "I aim to arrive at noon"

2. reach a decision;

  • "he resolved never to drink again"
1. All this suits my purpose very well.
这一切都很合我意。

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2. All water used by the fire-brigade for fire extinction purpose is supplied free by an act of Congress.
根据议会的法案，消防队用于灭火的水全部免费供应。

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3. Although we have only met by chance, I can see you are a very remarkable girl with a clear purpose in life.
虽然我们萍水相逢，可是我觉得你是个了不起的有志气的姑娘。

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4. Always keep sight of your main purpose in life.
要始终把自己的人生主要目标记在心里。

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5. Antitrust authorities must investigate the effect and purpose of an agreement to determine its legality.
反托拉斯当局需要通过调查该协定的影响和目的来确认其合法性。

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6. He hinted about the purpose of his visit.
他暗示了他来访的意图。

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7. He returned to his homeland with the purpose of serving his own people.
他返回祖国，意在为祖国人民服务。

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8. He walked with a stride full of purpose.
他迈着坚定的步伐向前走。

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9. He was defeated in his purpose.
他的计划失败了。

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10. He went to all lengths to compass his purpose.
他想尽一切办法去实现他的目标。

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11. His defending argument was well to the purpose.
他的辩白非常中肯。

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12. His remarks about gardening were hardly to the purpose.
他对园艺的一席话简直是文不对题。

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13. I am rather hazy as to what your purpose.
我摸不清你的用意何在。

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14. I came here on purpose to see you.
我特地来这里看你。

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15. I didn't hurt your pride on purpose.
我不是故意伤害你的自尊心。

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16. I do not purpose that he will have his own way.
我不准备让他一意孤行。

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17. I don't think he stepped on your toes on purpose.
我想他不是有意伤害你的感情。

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18. I haven't got a pen, but a pencil will answer the same purpose.
我没带钢笔，不过铅笔也能起到一样的作用。

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19. I know she is steady in her purpose.
我知道她意志坚定。

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20. I purpose going to London.
我想去伦敦。

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