intend
/ɪnˈtend/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #3245 in the learning path
打算；计划
Definitions
v. To have a plan or purpose in mind.
打算；计划
v. To mean something or design it for a particular purpose.
意欲；为某用途而设计
Example
I intend to finish painting the kitchen this weekend.
我打算这周末刷完厨房。
The council intends to expand public transport services to reduce dependence on private cars.
地方议会打算扩大公共交通服务，以减少人们对私家车的依赖。
Collocations
- intend to do something
- be intended for
- be intended to
Word family
- intention (n.)
- intentional (adj.)
- intentionally (adv.)
- unintentional (adj.)
Synonyms
- plan
- mean
Usage tip
intend to do表示打算做；be intended for表示供……用。
FAQ
- What does intend mean?
- To have a plan or purpose in mind. To mean something or design it for a particular purpose.
- How is intend pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈtend/, US /ɪnˈtend/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
