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intention

英 [ɪn'tenʃ(ə)n] 美[ɪn'tɛnʃən]
  • n. 意图;目的;意向;愈合

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词态变化


复数: intentions;

助记提示


1. in- + tent- + -ion.
2. 含义:stretch into sth, stretch on sth. => direct one's attention into sth, direct one's attention on sth.
3. 动词intend的名词形式。noun of action from intend.
4. 在内心伸展. 在内心、心中盘算。

中文词源


intention 意图,目的

来自intent,意图,目的。

英英释意


1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions;
"his intent was to provide a new translation"
"good intentions are not enough"
"it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"
"he made no secret of his designs"
2. (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal;
"his intentions are entirely honorable"
3. an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out;
"my intention changed once I saw her"

英文词源


intention (n.)
mid-14c., from Old French entencion "stretching, intensity, will, thought" (12c.), from Latin intentionem (nominative intentio) "a stretching out, straining, exertion, effort; attention," noun of action from intendere "to turn one's attention," literally "to stretch out" (see intend).

同义词辨析


intention, intent, design

这些名词均有"意图,企图"之意。

intention: 普通用词,指某人内心产生的想做某事的想法,侧重内心活动。

intent: 法律用词,常指某人怀有歹意而犯罪。

design: 多用复数形式,含贬义多指行为不轨的意图。

考试真题


The intention to put a home-cooked meal on the table was pretty much universal.

出自-2015年12月阅读原文

Violation of a rule is misconduct even ifit is committed with good intentions?

出自-2011年12月阅读原文

it is committed with good intentions

出自-2011年12月阅读原文

Most Grand Tourists, however, stayed for briefer periods and set out with less scholarly intentions, accompanied by a teacher or guardian, and expected to return home with souvenirs of their travels as well as an understanding of art and architecture formed by exposure to great masterpieces.

出自-2017年6月阅读原文

So why has it taken so long? The Department of Health declared its intention to consider the move in November 2010 and consulted through 2012.

出自-2016年12月阅读原文

These norms can take us beyond good intentions.

出自-2015年12月阅读原文

The road to climate hell is paved with our good intentions.

出自-2015年12月阅读原文

He behaves in a way contrary to his real intention.

出自-2012年12月听力原文

The Department of Health declared its intention to consider the move in November 2010 and consulted through 2012.

2016年12月六级真题(第三套)阅读 Section C

She had a firm intention within herself to be the best she could be.

2016年高考英语天津卷 完形填空 原文

But the intention is not to neglect social science; rather, the complete opposite.

出自-2013年考研阅读原文

Time, rather than intention, has given them legitimacy.

出自-2014年考研阅读原文

Along with the many folks looking to make a permanent home in the United States came those who had no intention to stay, and who would make some money and then go home.

2013年考研真题(英语二)阅读理解 Section Ⅱ

time, rather than intention, has given them legitimacy.

2014年考研真题(英语一)阅读理解 Section Ⅱ

实用场景例句


I have no intention of going to the wedding.
我无意去参加婚礼。

牛津词典

He has announced his intention to retire.
他已经宣布他打算退休。

牛津词典

It was not my intention that she should suffer.
我没有要她吃苦头的意思。

牛津词典

He left England with the intention of travelling in Africa.
他离开英格兰,打算去非洲旅行。

牛津词典

I have every intention of paying her back what I owe her.
我一心想把我欠她的还给她。

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The original intention was to devote three months to the project.
最初的计划是在这个项目上投入三个月的时间。

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She's full of good intentions but they rarely work out.
她虽然处处出于善意,却往往事与愿违。

牛津词典

I did it with the best (of) intentions (= meaning to help) , but I only succeeded in annoying them.
我的原意是要帮忙,却惹得他们生气了。

牛津词典

Beveridge announced his intention of standing for parliament...
贝弗里奇宣布他打算竞选议员。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

It is my intention to remain in my position until a successor is elected...
我的打算是继续呆在岗位上,直到选出继任者。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

We have no intention of buying American jets...
我们无意购买美国喷气式飞机。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

Those close to him are convinced that he has every intention of staying on until the end of his seven-year term.
他身边的人都确信他打算继续留任,直到 7 年任期期满。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

They told me you dug up two bodies covered in tar?
他们告诉我你挖出了两具被柏油包着的尸体?

电影对白

She stated categorically that she had no intention of leaving.
她明确地说她无意离开.

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I have no intention to traverse that ground in my present lecture.
在这次演讲中我不打算详细讨论这一点.

《现代英汉综合大词典》

My mother acquainted her with my intention.
我母亲把我的意图告诉了她.

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He declared his intention to run for office.
他宣布了自己参加竞选的想法.

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He had no intention of changing his mode of attire.
他无意改变着装方式.

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The intention of the clause is clear.
那条款的含义是清楚的.

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I simply couldn't figure out his intention.
我简直揣摩不透他的用意.

《现代汉英综合大词典》

I'm sorry I offended you, but it wasn't my intention.
对不起,冒犯你了, 但我绝不是有意的.

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The intention by the local authority to build 2 000 new houses is unrealistic.
当地政府修建2,000座新房舍的打算不切实际.

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If I've hurt your feelings, it was quite without intention.
如果我伤了你的感情那完全是无意的.

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One's intention is not clear.
意向不明.

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We have no intention of intervening in the internal affairs of other countries.
我们无意干涉别国内政.

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Again and again she hinted about the intention of her visit to me.
她反复向我暗示她来访的意图.

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Bob , who had no intention of working, leaned lazily on his spade.
鲍勃不想干活, 懒洋洋地倚在铁铲上.

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My original intention was to study all morning, but this turned out to be impractical.
我原本打算整个上午都学习, 可是后来发现行不通.

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If I've hurt your feelings, it was not my original intention.
如果我伤害了你的感情, 那不是我的本意.

《现代汉英综合大词典》

I had enough presence of mind not to mention my intention.
我镇定自若,没有说起我的意图.

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