purpose

• 名词，指做某事或创造某物的原因，或某物存在的目的、意图。

A noun referring to the reason for which something is done or created, or for which something exists.

1. Reason or intentionA2formal

   The reason for which something is done or created, or for which something exists.

   目的

   • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget.
   • She studied hard with the purpose of getting a scholarship.
   • What is the purpose of this device?

   同义词aimdesignendgoalintentionmotivationmotiveobjectobjectivepointrationalereasontarget

2. Goal or aimA2formal

   An intended or desired result; an objective.

   目的

   • His main purpose in life is to help others.
   • The team worked together with a common purpose.
   • She achieved her purpose of becoming a doctor.

   同义词aimdesignendgoalintentintentionobjectobjectivetarget

3. Determination or resolveB2formal

   The quality of being determined to achieve something.

   决心

   • He spoke with a sense of purpose.
   • She moved through the crowd with purpose.
   • His voice was filled with purpose and conviction.

   同义词determinationfirmnesspurposefulnessresolutionresolve

   反义词hesitationindecisionirresolutionvacillation

• 动词，表示以某个目标或结果为行动方向，有意图地去做某事，或决心达成某个目的。

A verb used to indicate the act of intending or aiming to achieve a specific goal or objective.

1. Intend or resolveB2formal

   To have something as one's intention or objective; to resolve to do something.

   打算

   • She purposed to finish the project by Friday.
   • He purposed to travel the world after retirement.
   • The committee purposed to improve the school's facilities.

   同义词aimintendmeanplanproposeresolve