intent
/ɪnˈtent/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6840 in the learning path
意图；目的
Definitions
n. What someone plans or means to do.
意图；目的
adj. Giving all your attention to something.
专注的；全神贯注的
adj. Firmly determined to do or achieve something.
决意的；坚决的
Example
My intent was to help, not to interrupt you.
我本意是帮忙，而不是打断你。
Many governments are intent on reducing traffic congestion through investment in reliable public transport.
许多政府决心通过投资可靠的公共交通来减少交通拥堵。
Collocations
- with the intent of
- intent on doing something
- an intent gaze
- a statement of intent
Word family
- intend (v.)
- intention (n.)
- intentional (adj.)
- intently (adv.)
Synonyms
- purpose
- intention
Usage tip
intent on后接名词或动名词，表示专注或决意。
FAQ
- What does intent mean?
- What someone plans or means to do. Giving all your attention to something. Firmly determined to do or achieve something.
- How is intent pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈtent/, US /ɪnˈtent/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
