purpose

['pə:pəs]

n.目的, 决心, 意图, 议题
vt.打算, 决意

n.

1. 目的, 意图[C]

What is the purpose of his visit?

他来访的目的是什么?

2. 用途; 效用, 效果[C]

The purpose of a trap is to catch and hold animals.

陷阱是用来捕捉野兽的。

3. 意志, 决心[U]

4. (讨论中的)议题

vt.

【书】意图; 决意; 打算[+to-v][+v-ing][+that]

He purposes to visit Taipei.

他打算访问台北。

词形变化

动词过去式: purposed | 动词过去分词: purposed | 动词现在分词: purposing | 动词第三人称单数: purposes |

词义辨析

同义:

vt.打算; 意图; 目标

plan  aim  intention  design  object  goal  target  resolution  determination  will  

同义参见:

meaning  thing  sake  pursuit  propose  end  objective  object  determine  mission  

英英释义

名词 purpose:

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

同义词：intent, intention, aim, design

what something is used for

同义词：function, role, use

the quality of being determined to do or achieve something

同义词：determination

动词 purpose:

propose or intend

同义词：aim, purport, propose

reach a decision

同义词：resolve

短语词组

for (all) practical purposes

1. 实际上

For all practical purposes, it was useless.

实际上它毫无用处。

on purpose

1. 故意地; 有目的地

He did it on purpose.

他故意的。

to the purpose

1. 中肯的(地); 合适的(地)

What he had said was not to the purpose.

他所说的话并不中肯。

补充

purposepurpose英:[ˈpə:pəs] 美:[ˈpɚpəs]n.1.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。2.作用; 用途; 效果This machine serves a double purpose.这部机器有双重用途。3.意志; 毅力; 决心I know she is steady in her purpose.我知道她意志坚定。vt.1.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。

例句

1. Various insurance schemes already exist for this purpose.针对此已经有了各种各样的保险方案。 2. 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。 3. What is the purpose of your visit?您访问的目的是什么？ 4. 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。 5. 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。 6. 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。 7. What was your real purpose in coming to see me?你来看我的真正目的是什么？ 8. 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。 9. 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。 10. 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。 11. Fingerless gloves kind of defeated the purpose of wearing gloves at all.戴无指手套根本不顶事。 12. Getting by was his main purpose in life.他活着主要就是为了能勉强度日。 13. 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。 14. We only went there for that purpose.我们为了那个目的才去那里的。 15. 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。 16. the use of nuclear energy for military purposes核能在军事上的运用 17. He was used purely for propaganda purposes.他被完全用来做宣传。 18. 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。 19. 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。 20. 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。 21. Her only purpose in life was to get rich.她唯一的生活目标就是发财致富。 22. 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。 23. 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。 24. 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。 25. It worked to good purpose.它非常有效。 26. The answer will come from the purpose of the field work.答案将来自于相关调查工作。 27. 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。 28. To all intents and purposes the case was closed.实际上, 这个案子已经结了。 29. It was all to no purpose.这完全徒劳无益。 30. 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。 31. 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。 32. Was it an accident, or did David do it on purpose?这纯属意外, 还是戴维故意为之？ 33. 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。 34. We purpose another trial.我们打算再试一下。 35. the purpose of the meeting is to appoint a trustee.会议的目的是指定受托人。 36. the building is no longer needed for its original purpose.这个建筑物现在已不派原来的用场。 37. there was a new sense of purpose in her step as she set off.她一走起来步伐就显得前所未有地坚定有力。 38. state pensions are considered as earned income for tax purposes.出于税收方面的考虑，国家发放的退休金被视为工作收入。 39. God has allowed suffering, even purposed it.上帝已经容许苦难的存在，甚至有意为之。 40. you may have heard something from them which is to the purpose.你或许已从他们那儿听到了一些有关的事情。 41. The main purpose of this meeting is to decide what we should do next.这次会议的主要目的是要决定我们接下来应该做些什么。 42. You may only use the telephone for business purposes.这个电话只能用于公事。 43. ‘You've torn a page out of my book!’ ‘I'm sorry, I didn't do it on purpose.’“我的书给你撕掉一页啦！”“对不起，我不是故意的。” 44. The purpose of the new resort is to attract more tourists.这个新景点的目的是为了吸引更多的游客。 45. There's little/no purpose in restarting the process. [=there is little/no reason to start the process again]重新启动这项程序的意义不大/没有任何意义。 46. These ancient mounds were probably used for ceremonial purposes. [=were probably used in ceremonies]这些古冢可能是举行仪式时用的。 47. Please keep a record of your receipts for tax/business purposes. [=for situations involving taxes/business]请保留收据用作税收/商业凭证。 48. Everything on the boat serves a purpose. [=everything has a particular use or function]船上的每一样东西都有它的用处。 49. The loans are small but they serve a good purpose.这些贷款数额不大，却很有用。 50. "We were happy to know that the money was being used for a good purpose. [=for something useful, important, etc.]"我们高兴地得知，这笔钱用在了有意义的地方。 51. She used her skills to (no) good purpose. [=she used her skills in a way that was (not) good or helpful]她把自己的技能用在了有/没有价值的地方。 52. Changes had suddenly been made for no apparent purpose. [=for no clear reason]突然不明不白地出了变动。 53. "For the purpose(s) of this discussion, let's assume that sales will increase next year."为了方便讨论，咱们假设明年销售额会上涨。 54. She wrote with purpose. [=she knew exactly what she wanted to write]她写作时目的明确。 55. Sometimes his life seemed to lack purpose or meaning.有时候，他的生活似乎缺少目标或者意义。 56. He was a man of purpose. [=he was very clear about what he wanted to do and how to do it]他是一个目标明确的人。 57. We started work again with a renewed sense of purpose.带着重新设定的目标，我们又干了起来。 58. He showed great strength of purpose. [=he showed that he was very determined to achieve his goals]他表现出了极大的决心。 59. She knew from a young age that her sole purpose (in life) was to be a writer. [=she knew that all she wanted (in life) was to be a writer]她从小就知道，自己唯一的目标就是要当作家。 60. We shared a common purpose. [=we had the same goals]我们有着共同的目标。 61. "He was searching for a higher purpose. [=a more meaningful reason to live, work, etc.]"他正在寻求更高的目标。 62. "Someone set the fire on purpose. [=purposely, intentionally]"有人故意纵火。 63. I knew she hadn't done it on purpose.我知道她不是故意为之。 64. He didn't say much to the purpose. [=he didn't say much that was useful or helpful]他说的话基本不起作用。