purpose
['pə:pəs]
n.目的, 决心, 意图, 议题
vt.打算, 决意
例句与用法:
She seems to do these things on purpose.
她似乎是有意地做这些事。
He purposed to visit South America.
他计划去南美。
Did you come to London for the purpose of seeing your family, or for business purposes?
你到伦敦来的目的是为了要看望家人还是为了公事?
词形变化:
动词过去式: purposed | 动词过去分词: purposed | 动词现在分词: purposing | 动词第三人称单数: purposes |
n.
1. 目的, 意图[C]
What is the purpose of his visit?
他来访的目的是什么?
2. 用途; 效用, 效果[C]
The purpose of a trap is to catch and hold animals.
陷阱是用来捕捉野兽的。
3. 意志, 决心[U]
4. (讨论中的)议题
vt.
【书】意图; 决意; 打算[+to-v][+v-ing][+that]
He purposes to visit Taipei.
他打算访问台北。
短语词组:
for (all) practical purposes
1. 实际上
For all practical purposes, it was useless.
实际上它毫无用处。
on purpose
1. 故意地; 有目的地
He did it on purpose.
他故意的。
to the purpose
1. 中肯的(地); 合适的(地)
What he had said was not to the purpose.
他所说的话并不中肯。
purpose
名词复数:purposes
过去式:purposed
过去分词:purposed
现在进行时:purposing
词形变化:
动词过去式: purposed | 动词过去分词: purposed | 动词现在分词: purposing | 动词第三人称单数: purposes |
词义辨析:
同义:
vt.打算; 意图; 目标
plan
aim
intention
design
object
goal
target
resolution
determination
will
同义参见:
meaning
thing
sake
pursuit
propose
end
objective
object1
determine
mission
purpose['pə:pəs]vt.1.■企图,打算(做);决意(做):We purpose another trial.我们打算再试一下。vi.1.■有目的n.1.■意图;目的;意向2.■意志;决心,决断3.■(进行中的)行动;观察的结果4.■(讨论中的)论题;(进行中的)行动5.■用途;效果;意义近义词intendintentionanswer (或 serve) the (或 someone's) purpose适用;符合需要;解决问题be (或 get )at cross purposes彼此不合,相互误解;有不同目的(在实现共同目标时)彼此方法不同be firm(或infirm,weak) of purpose意志坚强(或薄弱),有(或无)决断力be purposed[古语]想,打算,决心beside the purpose不适当,与目的无关bring about (或attain,accomplish,carry) someone's purpose达到目的cross purposes观点分歧;志趣相异;误解 [亦作 be at cross purposes]一种滑稽问答游戏for (all) practical purposes实际上;事实上for (the) purpose of为…的目的;为的是;为…起见from the purpose[古语]不得要领,不中肯infirm of purpose优柔寡断的;意志薄弱的miss one's purpose达不到目的of (set) purpose为了,用以有意地;故意地on purpose故意地;有意地;有目的地serve no purpose无用,不适用,无济于事serve the (或 someone's) purpose适用;符合需要;解决问题set purpose坚定的意图;既定目标(或目的)singleness of purpose一心一意;目的专一to all intents and purposes见 intentto good purpose很成功,富有成效地,有用地to little purpose少有成效地;几乎无效地;几乎毫无结果;近乎徒劳无益to much purpose很有效地,很有成效地to no purpose毫无成效(或结果)地;完全徒劳无益to purpose= to the purposeto the purpose得要领,中肯,合适,与本题有关to this purpose在这意义上变形vt.purposedpurposing
purposepurpose[ˈpə:pəs]n.1.■目的, 意图, 宗旨2.■意志, 决心3.■效用, 用途, 意义4.■(讨论中的)论题an all purposes army[美]全能军be firm [weak] of purpose意志坚强[薄弱]What is your purpose in doing that?你做那件事的意图是什么?You should spend your money to good purpose.你要把钱花得有意义。He walked with a stride full of purpose.他迈着坚定的步伐向前走。
词性变化purposevt.1.■打算, 想, 决意(做), 企图I do not purpose that he will have his own way.我不准备让他一意孤行。
继承用法purpose-madeadj.1.■特制的, 定做的purposeless[ˈpɜ:pəslɪs]adj.1.■无目的的2.■无决心的3.■无意义的, 无益的purposely[ˈpɜ:pəslɪ]adv.1.■特意地, 故意地
noun
- the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists
目的,意图
the purpose of the meeting is to appoint a trustee.
会议的目的是指定受托人。
the building is no longer needed for its original purpose.
这个建筑物现在已不派原来的用场。
■[mass noun]a person's sense of resolve or determination
意志;决断;决心
there was a new sense of purpose in her step as she set off.
她一走起来步伐就显得前所未有地坚定有力。
■(一般作 purposes)a particular requirement or consideration, typically one that is temporary or restricted in scope or extent
(尤指临时或有限的)要求;考虑
state pensions are considered as earned income for tax purposes.
出于税收方面的考虑,国家发放的退休金被视为工作收入。
- [with obj.](formal)have as one's intention or objective
(正式)旨在,以…为目标,企图,打算;决意
God has allowed suffering, even purposed it.
上帝已经容许苦难的存在,甚至有意为之。
on purpose
- intentionally
特意地,故意地,有意地
- with no result or effect; pointlessly
无结果地,无成效地,徒劳地
- relevant or useful
与本题有关的,得要领的,合适的;有用的
you may have heard something from them which is to the purpose.
你或许已从他们那儿听到了一些有关的事情。
- Middle English: from Old French porpos, from the verb porposer, variant of proposer (see propose)
purpose
名词 purpose:
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
同义词:intent, intention, aim, design
what something is used for
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something
同义词:determination
动词 purpose:
propose or intend
reach a decision
同义词:resolve
purpose
■The purpose of the "Citadel" remains debated.
“大本营”的使用目的仍然受到争议。
■A collection of cards, commonly a complete set of cards which have been punched for a definite service or purpose.
一组卡片,通常是一叠完整的穿孔卡片,它具有确定的服务对象和明确的用途。
■Something of the wrong size or shape for its purpose.
不合适与其所要求的目标尺寸或形状不符的事物
■Happen what may, I will accomplish my purpose.
不管怎样,我一定要达到目的。
■Inadequate for or unsuited to a particular purpose or application.
不足的,不适合的对某一计划或应用不适合或不适当的
■In learning to work and live with people,the most important thing I am coming to understand is the simple truth that'no one makes mistakes on purpos.
与人相处共事,我学到一件非常简单的事实:“没有人故意犯错。”
■A group of persons gathered together for a common reason, as for a legislative, religious, educational, or social purpose.
与会者为一共同理由,如为立法的,宗教的,教育的或社会目的聚集在一起的人
■A room was set apart for the purpose.
专门为这留出了一个房间。
■The min purpose of Chinese education is to teach the science and technology needed to made China into a modern socialist nation.
中国教育的主要目的是教授所需的科技知识以把中国变成现代化的社会主义国家。
■The teacher paired us off for the purpose of the exercise.
为了做练习,老师把我们分成一对一对。
■They played me a dirty trick to suit their purpose.
为了达到目的,他们对我耍卑劣手段。
■He will go all lengths to accomplish his purpose.
为了达到目的,他会不择手段的。
■For this purpose everybody must exert himself.
为了这个目的,就要大家努力。
■A method of transforming a search key into an address for the purpose of storing and retrieving items or data. The method is often designed to minimize the search time.
为存储和检索数据项或数据,把搜索关键字转换为一个地址的一种方法。该方法常用于减少搜索时间。
■Can you make us some special offer for the purpose of introducing your product to our market?
为把你方产品介绍给我方市场,可否给我们一些特别报价?
■It is impossible to charter a ship for the purpose.
为此目的而包租船只是不可能的。
■A strong organized effort to accomplish a purpose.
为达到目的而进行的强大的组织力量
■The main purpose is fresh and bright.
主旨鲜明。
■What is the purpose of buying this useless TV set?
买这台没用的电视机有何意思呢?
■Understand the purpose of the SCF.
了解现金流量表的用途。
■Nothing will ever turn him from his purpose.
什么也不能使他改变目标。
■Nothing will turn us from our purpose.
什么也不能阻碍我们向我们的目标前进。
■They painted the house for the express purpose of selling it.
他们专为卖房而油漆房子。
■They hoped that it would serve a double purpose.
他们希望这能起双重作用。
■They felt that all the regularities in nature have a purpose.
他们感到自然界一切有规律的事物均有目的性。
■They didn't accomplish the purpose desired.
他们没有达到预期的目的。
■His purpose of learning is to be a doctor.
他学习的目的是想当医生。
■He wanted it to serve a good and useful purpose.
他希望这能起有益的作用。
■He often hurts my feelings on purpose.
他常常有意伤害我的感情。
■He used his car for business purpose, and many of the minor repairs were done on the house.
他常用私车办公事,许多次小修费用都由公家报销。
■He always spend his time to no purpose.
他总是把时间花在毫无意义的事上。
■He always twists the facts to suit his own purpose.
他总是曲解事实以适合自己的意图。
■He went to all lengths to compass his purpose.
他想尽一切办法去实现他的目标。
■What he had said was not to the purpose.
他所说的话并不中肯。
■He created disturbances on purpose.
他故意制造事端。
■He knocked the old man down on purpose.
他故意把那个老人撞倒。
■He has constancy of purpose.
他有坚定不移的目标。
■What is the purpose of his visit?
他来访的目的是什么?
■The purpose of his life is fulfilled.
他生命的目的达到了。
■He cloaked his evil purpose under friendly words.
他用友好的语言来掩盖他罪恶的目的。
■He went to all lengths to accomplish his purpose.
他用尽手段以达到目的。
■He cloaked his evil purpose under sweet words.
他用甜言蜜语掩盖着他邪恶的目的。
■His purpose remains as firm as a rock.
他的意志仍坚如磐石。
■He explained that he have not do it on purpose.
他解释他不是故意做这件事的。
■He said that the purpose of the meeting was to air our views.
他说开这个会议的目的是让我们发表看法。
■He walked with a stride full of purpose.
他迈着坚定的步伐向前走。
■What is his purpose in coming back this time?
他这次回来的意图是什么?
■A deceptive action calculated to divert attention from one's real purpose.
伪装,假象设计好的分散对方注意力的虚假行为
■The purpos of buddhisim is not to make you happy, is to go beyond it,to reach enlightment.
佛法的目的不是为了让你快乐,而是超越快乐,到达证悟。
■What is your purpose in doing that?
你做那件事的意图是什么?
for (all) practical purposes
1. 实际上
For all practical purposes, it was useless.
实际上它毫无用处。
on purpose
1. 故意地; 有目的地
He did it on purpose.
他故意的。
to the purpose
1. 中肯的(地); 合适的(地)
What he had said was not to the purpose.
他所说的话并不中肯。
习惯用语answer [serve] one's [the] purpose1.■适合目的, 适用; 解决问题be [get] at cross purposes1.■彼此不和, 观点分歧, 相互误解; (在实现共同目标时)彼此方法不同beside the purpose1.■不适当地, 不适宜地bring about [attain, accomplish, carry] one's purpose1.■达到目的cross purposes1.■误解; 观点分岐; 志趣不同2.■一种滑稽问答游戏for (all) practical purposes1.■事实上; 实际上for most purposes1.■对大多数(实用)场合来说, 在很多(实际)场合for our present purposes1.■对目前实际应用来说, 目前for the purpose at hand1.■对目前实际应用来说, 目前for (the) purpose of1.■为的是; 为了....起见; 为了...的目的from the purpose1.■[古]不得要领, 不中肯in purpose1.■[古]故意地infirm of purpose1.■意志薄弱的, 优柔寡断的of (set) purpose1.■有意地, 故意地on purpose1.■为了2.■故意地serve no purpose1.■不中用; 无济于事, 无用serve the [sb.'s] purpose1.■符合需要; 解决问题; 适用set purpose1.■既定目标; 坚定的意图singleness of purpose1.■目的专一; 一心一意to good purpose1.■富有成效地, 富有成果地; 效果良好地to little purpose1.■几乎无结果[收获]to no purpose1.■完全徒劳无益, 毫无结果地, 毫无成效地to some purpose1.■有一定的意义; 有一定的效果to the purpose1.■得要领的, 中肯的; 合适的with the purpose of1.■以...为目的特殊用法accounting purpose1.■会计目的educative purpose1.■教学目的promotional purposes1.■推广宣传目的special purpose1.■特殊用途[目的], 单一用途three-fold purpose1.■三重意义