purpose

US /ˈpɝː.pəs/
UK /ˈpɝː.pəs/
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1.

目的, 用途

the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists

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The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the new project.
会议的目的是讨论新项目。
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What is the main purpose of your visit?
你此行的主要目的是什么？
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2.

决心, 目的性

a sense of resolve or determination

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She pursued her dreams with great purpose.
她怀着巨大的决心追求自己的梦想。
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He spoke with a clear sense of purpose.
他说话时带着明确的目的性。
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1.

打算, 旨在

have as one's intention or objective

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He purposed to finish the book by the end of the week.
他打算在本周末前读完这本书。
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The committee purposed to review all applications thoroughly.
委员会旨在彻底审查所有申请。
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