purpose
/`pɝpәs/
n.
Settled intention; design. 主意；企图。
The end or aim desired. 目标；宗旨。
- Honesty of purpose is no security for soundness of understanding. 目标纯正未必能保证理解正确。
Resoluteness. 坚定；果断。
短语:
accidently on purpose 【口】无意中遂了己愿。
answer [sever] the purpose 适用。
for purposes [for the purpose] of 为了...。
in purpose 有意的。
of set purpose (a)故意的。(b)目标明确。
on [of] purpose 故意地。
to all intents and purposes 事实上。
to little [no] purpose 无济于事。
to the purpose 适切；中肯。
(过去式: purposed; 过去完成式: purposed; 现在进行式: purposing)
v.t.
To resolve; to determine upon. 确定；决意。
- His mother purposed that he should be a lawyer, and his own heart purposed it too. 他的母亲要他成为一个律师，他自己也是这样决定的。
v.i.
To have an intention. 意欲。
衍生词:
adj. purposeless. adv. purposely.
同义词:
intent, object, plan.
purpose
来自翻译宝典
- 英语>简体中文, 美语词典
purpose¹
/ˈpɜːpəs/
n.
1. (aim) 目的；意图
- Various insurance schemes already exist for this purpose. 针对此已经有了各种各样的保险方案。
the purpose of sth… 的目的
- The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the committee's report. 会议的目的是讨论委员会的报告。
- What is the purpose of your visit? 您访问的目的是什么？
the purpose of doing sth 做某事的目的
- The purpose of sitting perfectly still in meditation is to observe whatever comes without trying to avoid or judge it. 静坐冥想的目的是不加回避或判断地省察一切。
for the purpose of doing sth 为了做…的目的；为了做…起见
- She never picked up a newspaper except for the purpose of starting a fire in the wood stove. 她只有在给柴炉引火时才会拿起报纸。
for the purposes of sth 为了…的目的；为了…起见
- I want it clear, for the purposes of this discussion, that it wasn't actually a gift. 为了这次讨论, 我想澄清一下, 它其实不是一件礼物。
sb's purpose in doing sth 某人做某事的目的
- What was your real purpose in coming to see me? 你来看我的真正目的是什么？
suit sb's purpose 合某人的意
- Doubtless, when it suited his purpose, he would reveal it to me. 毋庸置疑, 当事情合他的意时, 他就会向我透露。
serve a purpose 满足目的
- He was asked about casualties, but said it would serve no purpose to count bodies. 有人问他伤亡人数, 不过他说清点尸体是没用的。
- Most of them are destroyed because they've served their purpose. 它们大多数都因为已经物尽其用而被摧毁了。
defeat the purpose of sth 使…的目的无法实现
- Fingerless gloves kind of defeated the purpose of wearing gloves at all. 戴无指手套根本不顶事。
sb's purpose in life 某人的生活目的
- Getting by was his main purpose in life. 他活着主要就是为了能勉强度日。
for this purpose or for that purpose 为了这个(或那个)目的
- A microphone was fitted into an engine of each bomber especially for this purpose. 专为此目的, 在每架轰炸机的一个引擎里安装了麦克风。
- We only went there for that purpose. 我们为了那个目的才去那里的。
for medicinal purposes 为了医学目的
- Oils have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. 几千年来油一直被用于医学目的。
for military purposes 为了军事目的
- the use of nuclear energy for military purposes 核能在军事上的运用
for propaganda purposes 为了宣传目的
- He was used purely for propaganda purposes. 他被完全用来做宣传。
for illustrative purposes 为了说明
- When used for illustrative purposes, it is important to remember that a good case study cannot make up for weak concepts and ideas. 用来进行说明时, 重要的是要牢记好的案例分析无法弥补毫无说服力的概念和观点的不足。
for teaching purposes 为了教学目的
- The physician documented visible clinical signs of diseases for teaching purposes. 这位内科医生为了教学目的记录了各种疾病的明显临床症状。
2. (objective) 目标；目的
- They might well be prepared to do you harm in order to achieve their purpose. 为了实现目标, 他们很可能会不惜伤害你。
- Her only purpose in life was to get rich. 她唯一的生活目标就是发财致富。
3. (direction, determination; in life) 毅力；决心；方向
a man of purpose 意志坚定的人
a sense of purpose 目标感
- It's given him a new sense of purpose in life. 这给他的生活带来了全新的方向感。
- She lost all sense of purpose in life when her husband died. 她丈夫去世后, 她的生活毫无目标。
- The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose. 这些教师满腔热忱而且富有使命感。
4. (practical use) 实效；用途；效果；好处
- It worked to good purpose. 它非常有效。
5. (that which is relevant) 切题；相关
to the purpose or from the purpose 切题地；相关地
- The answer will come from the purpose of the field work. 答案将来自于相关调查工作。
6. <古> (purport) 意义；含义
7. for all practical purposesorto all intents and purposes
(in effect) 实际上；事实上
- For all practical purposes the treaty has already ceased to exist. 实际上, 这个条约已经不复存在了。
- To all intents and purposes the case was closed. 实际上, 这个案子已经结了。
8. to no purposeorto little purposeorfor no (good) purpose徒劳无益地；毫无结果地；毫无成效地
- It was all to no purpose. 这完全徒劳无益。
- He spent a full hour talking to her but to little purpose. 他和她谈了整整一个小时, 但根本没什么用。
- Violence causes death and human misery for no purpose 暴力会造成毫无意义的死亡和人间苦难。
9. on purpose 故意地；特意地；有意地
- Was it an accident, or did David do it on purpose? 这纯属意外, 还是戴维故意为之？
/ˈpɜːpəs/
n.
1. (aim) 目的；意图
- Various insurance schemes already exist for this purpose. 针对此已经有了各种各样的保险方案。
the purpose of sth… 的目的
- The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the committee's report. 会议的目的是讨论委员会的报告。
- What is the purpose of your visit? 您访问的目的是什么？
the purpose of doing sth 做某事的目的
- The purpose of sitting perfectly still in meditation is to observe whatever comes without trying to avoid or judge it. 静坐冥想的目的是不加回避或判断地省察一切。
for the purpose of doing sth 为了做…的目的；为了做…起见
- She never picked up a newspaper except for the purpose of starting a fire in the wood stove. 她只有在给柴炉引火时才会拿起报纸。
for the purposes of sth 为了…的目的；为了…起见
- I want it clear, for the purposes of this discussion, that it wasn't actually a gift. 为了这次讨论, 我想澄清一下, 它其实不是一件礼物。
sb's purpose in doing sth 某人做某事的目的
- What was your real purpose in coming to see me? 你来看我的真正目的是什么？
suit sb's purpose 合某人的意
- Doubtless, when it suited his purpose, he would reveal it to me. 毋庸置疑, 当事情合他的意时, 他就会向我透露。
serve a purpose 满足目的
- He was asked about casualties, but said it would serve no purpose to count bodies. 有人问他伤亡人数, 不过他说清点尸体是没用的。
- Most of them are destroyed because they've served their purpose. 它们大多数都因为已经物尽其用而被摧毁了。
defeat the purpose of sth 使…的目的无法实现
- Fingerless gloves kind of defeated the purpose of wearing gloves at all. 戴无指手套根本不顶事。
sb's purpose in life 某人的生活目的
- Getting by was his main purpose in life. 他活着主要就是为了能勉强度日。
for this purpose or for that purpose 为了这个(或那个)目的
- A microphone was fitted into an engine of each bomber especially for this purpose. 专为此目的, 在每架轰炸机的一个引擎里安装了麦克风。
- We only went there for that purpose. 我们为了那个目的才去那里的。
for medicinal purposes 为了医学目的
- Oils have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. 几千年来油一直被用于医学目的。
for military purposes 为了军事目的
- the use of nuclear energy for military purposes 核能在军事上的运用
for propaganda purposes 为了宣传目的
- He was used purely for propaganda purposes. 他被完全用来做宣传。
for illustrative purposes 为了说明
- When used for illustrative purposes, it is important to remember that a good case study cannot make up for weak concepts and ideas. 用来进行说明时, 重要的是要牢记好的案例分析无法弥补毫无说服力的概念和观点的不足。
for teaching purposes 为了教学目的
- The physician documented visible clinical signs of diseases for teaching purposes. 这位内科医生为了教学目的记录了各种疾病的明显临床症状。
2. (objective) 目标；目的
- They might well be prepared to do you harm in order to achieve their purpose. 为了实现目标, 他们很可能会不惜伤害你。
- Her only purpose in life was to get rich. 她唯一的生活目标就是发财致富。
3. (direction, determination; in life) 毅力；决心；方向
a man of purpose 意志坚定的人
a sense of purpose 目标感
- It's given him a new sense of purpose in life. 这给他的生活带来了全新的方向感。
- She lost all sense of purpose in life when her husband died. 她丈夫去世后, 她的生活毫无目标。
- The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose. 这些教师满腔热忱而且富有使命感。
4. (practical use) 实效；用途；效果；好处
- It worked to good purpose. 它非常有效。
5. (that which is relevant) 切题；相关
to the purpose or from the purpose 切题地；相关地
- The answer will come from the purpose of the field work. 答案将来自于相关调查工作。
6. <古> (purport) 意义；含义
7. for all practical purposesorto all intents and purposes
(in effect) 实际上；事实上
- For all practical purposes the treaty has already ceased to exist. 实际上, 这个条约已经不复存在了。
- To all intents and purposes the case was closed. 实际上, 这个案子已经结了。
8. to no purposeorto little purposeorfor no (good) purpose徒劳无益地；毫无结果地；毫无成效地
- It was all to no purpose. 这完全徒劳无益。
- He spent a full hour talking to her but to little purpose. 他和她谈了整整一个小时, 但根本没什么用。
- Violence causes death and human misery for no purpose 暴力会造成毫无意义的死亡和人间苦难。
9. on purpose 故意地；特意地；有意地
- Was it an accident, or did David do it on purpose? 这纯属意外, 还是戴维故意为之？
purpose²
/ˈpɜːpəs/
vt.
打算做；决心做
- He purposed at some point to arrive at the Social Club. 他打算什么时候去社交俱乐部转转。
/ˈpɜːpəs/
vt.
打算做；决心做
- He purposed at some point to arrive at the Social Club. 他打算什么时候去社交俱乐部转转。
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉大词典
purpose
/ˈpɜːpəs/, US: /ˈpɜːrpəs/
n. purposes 3
目的，意图
/ˈpɜːpəs/, US: /ˈpɜːrpəs/
n. purposes 3
目的，意图
- 英语>简体中文, 高中课标词汇
purpose
n. 目的，建议
n. 目的，建议
- 英语>简体中文, 中医大词典
purpose
n. 目的，意图，用途，效果，决心，意志；vt. 打算，企图，决心
【根】pro-=for, before, forth, forward 由“为了～”而产生“代替～”、“赞成～的”、“偏爱”等意思；或由“向～”演变为“向前”、“事先”、“公开地”、“因应～”等意思 变化型 pur-, pr-
n. 目的，意图，用途，效果，决心，意志；vt. 打算，企图，决心
【根】pro-=for, before, forth, forward 由“为了～”而产生“代替～”、“赞成～的”、“偏爱”等意思；或由“向～”演变为“向前”、“事先”、“公开地”、“因应～”等意思 变化型 pur-, pr-
- 英语>简体中文, 英文字根词典
purpose
n. 目的，意图，用途，效果，决心，意志
vt. 打算，企图，决心
n. 目的，意图，用途，效果，决心，意志
vt. 打算，企图，决心
- 英语>简体中文, 计算机词典
purpose
n.（名词）
1. The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or a goal: 目标：人们努力达到或某事因其而存在的对象；目标或目的：
- “And ever those, who would enjoyment gain/Must find it in the purpose they pursue”(&b{Sarah Josepha Hale}) “于是那些想要得到快乐的人/一定会在他们的追求的目标中寻求到它”(撒拉·约瑟法·黑尔)
2. A result or an effect that is intended or desired; an intention.See Synonyms at intention 效用，效果：预期的或希望产生的效果或结果；意图参见 intention
3. Determination; resolution: 决定；决心：
- He was a man of purpose. 他是一个意志坚强的人
4. The matter at hand; the point at issue. 手头的事务；争论的议点
v.tr.（及物动词） pur.posed, pur.pos.ing, pur.pos.es
To intend or resolve to perform or accomplish. 意图或决定履行或完成
习惯用语:
on purpose
Intentionally; deliberately. 故意地；有意地to good purpose
With good results. 有益地，有成效地to little purpose 或
to no purpose
n.（名词）
1. The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or a goal: 目标：人们努力达到或某事因其而存在的对象；目标或目的：
- “And ever those, who would enjoyment gain/Must find it in the purpose they pursue”(&b{Sarah Josepha Hale}) “于是那些想要得到快乐的人/一定会在他们的追求的目标中寻求到它”(撒拉·约瑟法·黑尔)
2. A result or an effect that is intended or desired; an intention.See Synonyms at intention 效用，效果：预期的或希望产生的效果或结果；意图参见 intention
3. Determination; resolution: 决定；决心：
- He was a man of purpose. 他是一个意志坚强的人
4. The matter at hand; the point at issue. 手头的事务；争论的议点
v.tr.（及物动词） pur.posed, pur.pos.ing, pur.pos.es
To intend or resolve to perform or accomplish. 意图或决定履行或完成
习惯用语:
on purpose
Intentionally; deliberately. 故意地；有意地to good purpose
With good results. 有益地，有成效地to little purpose 或
to no purpose
With few or no results. 几乎徒劳的，少有成效地
- 英语>简体中文, 美国传统词典
purpose
n. 目的，用途，论题；vt. 想，企图，打算
n. 目的，用途，论题；vt. 想，企图，打算
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉化学大词典
purpose
目的，意向
目的，意向
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉法学大辞典
purpose
n.
目的；目标；意图；宗旨
n.
目的；目标；意图；宗旨
- 英语>简体中文, 英美法词典
purpose
n.
目的; 意图
- 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。
作用; 用途; 效果
- This machine serves a double purpose. 这部机器有双重用途。
意志; 毅力; 决心
- I know she is steady in her purpose. 我知道她意志坚定。
vt.
有意, 打算
- They purpose a further attempt. 他们意图做进一步的尝试。
- He purposes to write the history of India. 他意欲撰写印度史。
- I purpose going to London. 我想去伦敦。
- He purposed that he would marry after graduation. 他打算毕业后结婚。
n.
目的; 意图
- 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。
作用; 用途; 效果
- This machine serves a double purpose. 这部机器有双重用途。
意志; 毅力; 决心
- I know she is steady in her purpose. 我知道她意志坚定。
vt.
有意, 打算
- They purpose a further attempt. 他们意图做进一步的尝试。
- He purposes to write the history of India. 他意欲撰写印度史。
- I purpose going to London. 我想去伦敦。
- He purposed that he would marry after graduation. 他打算毕业后结婚。
- 英语>简体中文, 简明英汉词典
purpose1
(noun 名词)
目的
a particular purpose in mind. 心目中特别的目的。
SYNONYM 同义词:aim, ambition, aspiration, design, end, goal,hope, intention, motive, object, objective,outcome, plan, result, target, wish.
决心
a sense of purpose. 决心。
SYNONYM 同义词:determination,devotion, firmness, persistence, resolution,resolve, steadfastness, zeal.
用途
What’s the purpose of this gadget? 这个小机件有什么用处？
SYNONYM 同义词:application, point, use, usefulness,value.
(noun 名词)
目的
a particular purpose in mind. 心目中特别的目的。
SYNONYM 同义词:aim, ambition, aspiration, design, end, goal,hope, intention, motive, object, objective,outcome, plan, result, target, wish.
决心
a sense of purpose. 决心。
SYNONYM 同义词:determination,devotion, firmness, persistence, resolution,resolve, steadfastness, zeal.
用途
What’s the purpose of this gadget? 这个小机件有什么用处？
SYNONYM 同义词:application, point, use, usefulness,value.
purpose2
(verb 动词)
打算
SEE参阅intend.
(verb 动词)
打算
SEE参阅intend.
- 英语>简体中文, 英语同义词词典
purpose1
(do sth) on 'purpose
(do sth) deliberately 故意，有意﹙做某事﹚:
He took the worst jobs he could find on purpose, and then wrote a book about his experiences. 他故意找了一份最差的工作，然后根据自己的经历写了本书。
Don’t shout at me like that. I didn’t break it on purpose. 别那样对我大吼大叫的，我又不是故意把它打碎的。
to little/good/some/no 'purpose (formal)
with little, good, etc. result or effect 作用不大/很大；有一些/没有作用:
Another meeting was held, to little purpose. 又开了一次会，不过作用不大。
She had used the profits to good purpose and upgraded their software. 她有效地利用盈利，升级了他们的软件。
accidentally on purpose 另见accidentally
serve the purpose (of doing sth) =serve a, his, its, etc.purpose 另见serve
(do sth) on 'purpose
(do sth) deliberately 故意，有意﹙做某事﹚:
He took the worst jobs he could find on purpose, and then wrote a book about his experiences. 他故意找了一份最差的工作，然后根据自己的经历写了本书。
Don’t shout at me like that. I didn’t break it on purpose. 别那样对我大吼大叫的，我又不是故意把它打碎的。
to little/good/some/no 'purpose (formal)
with little, good, etc. result or effect 作用不大/很大；有一些/没有作用:
Another meeting was held, to little purpose. 又开了一次会，不过作用不大。
She had used the profits to good purpose and upgraded their software. 她有效地利用盈利，升级了他们的软件。
accidentally on purpose 另见accidentally
serve the purpose (of doing sth) =serve a, his, its, etc.purpose 另见serve
英语>简体中文, 英语习语词典
purpose1
n.
目的, 意图, 宗旨
意志, 决心
效用, 用途, 意义
(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。
n.
目的, 意图, 宗旨
意志, 决心
效用, 用途, 意义
(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。
purpose2
vt.
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-made
adj.
特制的, 定做的
purposeless
adj.
无目的的
无决心的
无意义的, 无益的
purposely
adv.
特意地, 故意地
answer [serve] one's [the] purpose
适合目的, 适用; 解决问题
be [get] at cross purposes
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 purpose
不适当地, 不适宜地
bring about [attain, accomplish, carry] one's purpose
达到目的
cross purposes
误解; 观点分岐; 志趣不同
一种滑稽问答游戏
for (all) practical purposes
事实上; 实际上
for most purposes
对大多数(实用)场合来说, 在很多(实际)场合
for our present purposes
对目前实际应用来说, 目前
for the purpose at hand
对目前实际应用来说, 目前
for (the) purpose of
为的是; 为了....起见; 为了...的目的
from the purpose
[古]不得要领, 不中肯
in purpose
[古]故意地
infirm of purpose
意志薄弱的, 优柔寡断的
of (set) purpose
有意地, 故意地
on purpose
为了
故意地
serve no purpose
不中用; 无济于事, 无用
serve the [sb.'s] purpose
符合需要; 解决问题; 适用
set purpose
既定目标; 坚定的意图
singleness of purpose
目的专一; 一心一意
to good purpose
富有成效地, 富有成果地; 效果良好地
to little purpose
几乎无结果[收获]
to no purpose
完全徒劳无益, 毫无结果地, 毫无成效地
to some purpose
有一定的意义; 有一定的效果
to the purpose
得要领的, 中肯的; 合适的
with the purpose of
以...为目的
vt.
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-made
adj.
特制的, 定做的
purposeless
adj.
无目的的
无决心的
无意义的, 无益的
purposely
adv.
特意地, 故意地
answer [serve] one's [the] purpose
适合目的, 适用; 解决问题
be [get] at cross purposes
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 purpose
不适当地, 不适宜地
bring about [attain, accomplish, carry] one's purpose
达到目的
cross purposes
误解; 观点分岐; 志趣不同
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for (all) practical purposes
事实上; 实际上
for most purposes
对大多数(实用)场合来说, 在很多(实际)场合
for our present purposes
对目前实际应用来说, 目前
for the purpose at hand
对目前实际应用来说, 目前
for (the) purpose of
为的是; 为了....起见; 为了...的目的
from the purpose
[古]不得要领, 不中肯
in purpose
[古]故意地
infirm of purpose
意志薄弱的, 优柔寡断的
of (set) purpose
有意地, 故意地
on purpose
为了
故意地
serve no purpose
不中用; 无济于事, 无用
serve the [sb.'s] purpose
符合需要; 解决问题; 适用
set purpose
既定目标; 坚定的意图
singleness of purpose
目的专一; 一心一意
to good purpose
富有成效地, 富有成果地; 效果良好地
to little purpose
几乎无结果[收获]
to no purpose
完全徒劳无益, 毫无结果地, 毫无成效地
to some purpose
有一定的意义; 有一定的效果
to the purpose
得要领的, 中肯的; 合适的
with the purpose of
以...为目的
英语>简体中文, 现代英汉综合大辞典
purpose
用途
用途
- 英语>繁体中文(香港), 英汉法律词汇
purpose
目的
目的
- 英语>繁体中文(香港), 英汉法律词汇
purpose
目的
目的
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 电子计算机名词
purpose
目的
目的
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 机械工程名词
purpose
/ˈpɜːpəs/
(purposes)
1. 可数名词 The purpose of something is the reason for which it is made or done. 目的; 用途
- The purpose of the occasion was to raise money for medical supplies. 此次活动的目的是为医疗用品筹款。
- ...the use of nuclear energy for military purposes. …军事用途的核能的使用。
2. 可数名词 Your purpose is the thing that you want to achieve. 目标
- They might well be prepared to do you harm in order to achieve their purpose. 他们很可能有备而来伤害你，以实现其目标。
3. 不可数名词 Purpose is the feeling of having a definite aim and of being determined to achieve it. 意志
- The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose. 教师们热情高涨，感到很有奔头。
4. 习语 If you do something on purpose, you do it intentionally. 故意地
- Was it an accident or did David do it on purpose? 这是个意外呢，还是戴维故意干的？
/ˈpɜːpəs/
(purposes)
1. 可数名词 The purpose of something is the reason for which it is made or done. 目的; 用途
- The purpose of the occasion was to raise money for medical supplies. 此次活动的目的是为医疗用品筹款。
- ...the use of nuclear energy for military purposes. …军事用途的核能的使用。
2. 可数名词 Your purpose is the thing that you want to achieve. 目标
- They might well be prepared to do you harm in order to achieve their purpose. 他们很可能有备而来伤害你，以实现其目标。
3. 不可数名词 Purpose is the feeling of having a definite aim and of being determined to achieve it. 意志
- The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose. 教师们热情高涨，感到很有奔头。
4. 习语 If you do something on purpose, you do it intentionally. 故意地
- Was it an accident or did David do it on purpose? 这是个意外呢，还是戴维故意干的？
英语>简体中文, 高级英汉双解词典
