purposive

• 形容词，指某事物是为特定目的或意图而做的；在现代英语中显得过时或过于正式。

An adjective describing something that is done with a specific purpose or intention; now considered archaic or overly formal in modern English.

1. Having a clear purposeC1formal

   Acting with a specific intention or goal in mind; deliberate.

   有目的的

   • Her purposive actions led to the successful completion of the project.
   • The team adopted a purposive approach to solve the problem.
   • His purposive behavior was evident in every decision he made.

   同义词calculateddeliberatedesignedintentionalpurposeful

   反义词accidentalaimlessincidentalmeaninglesspointlesspurposelessrandomunintentional

2. Designed for a specific functionC1formal

   Created or intended to serve a particular aim or objective.

   专用的

   • The architect designed a purposive layout for the office to maximize efficiency.
   • This tool is purposive, meant only for cutting metal.
   • The policy was purposive in its focus on reducing carbon emissions.

   同义词deliberatefunctionalgoal-directedintentionalpurposeful

   反义词aimlesspurposeless