intent

• Beschreibt eine Person, die fest entschlossen ist, etwas zu tun, oder die ihre Aufmerksamkeit ganz auf etwas richtet.

Describes someone who is determined to do something or who is paying close attention to something.

1. Determined or focusedB2formal

   Having a strong determination or fixed attention on a particular goal or action.

   Entschlossen

   • She was intent on finishing the project before the deadline.
   • He gave her an intent look, waiting for her answer.
   • The students were intent on understanding the complex theory.

   Synonymeabsorbedattentiveconcentrateddeterminedengrossedfixedfocusedresolutesingle-mindedsteadfast

   Antonymeaimlessdistractedinattentiveindifferentundeterminedunfocused

2. Concentrated or absorbedB2formal

   Showing great concentration or mental absorption in something.

   Konzentriert

   • He was so intent on his book that he didn't hear the doorbell.
   • The audience was intent on the speaker's every word.
   • She remained intent on solving the puzzle despite the distractions.

   Synonymeabsorbedattentiveengrossedfocusedoccupiedpreoccupiedrapt

   Antonymedistractedinattentiveunfocused

• Substantiv, das die Absicht, das Ziel oder den Plan bezeichnet, die hinter einer Handlung oder Entscheidung stehen; auch die bewusste Ausrichtung auf ein Ziel.

A noun referring to a purpose, aim, or plan behind an action or decision.

1. Purpose or aimB2formal

   The intention or purpose behind an action or plan.

   Absicht

   • His intent was to help the community.
   • The document clearly states the intent of the agreement.
   • She acted with good intent, but the outcome was unfortunate.

   Synonymeaimdesignendgoalintentionobjectivepurposetarget

2. Legal intentionC1formal

   The state of mind with which an act is done, often used in legal contexts.

   Vorsatz

   • The court considered the defendant's intent when making the ruling.
   • Proving criminal intent is essential in this case.
   • The lawyer argued that there was no malicious intent.

   Synonymeaimdesignintentionobjectpurpose