intention
/ɪnˈtenʃən/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #2199 in the learning path
意图；打算；目的
Definitions
n. Something that you plan or mean to do.
意图；打算；目的
Example
I had no intention of staying out so late.
我原本没打算在外面待到这么晚。
The government announced its intention to expand public transport in order to reduce traffic congestion.
政府宣布计划扩大公共交通服务，以缓解交通拥堵。
Collocations
- have no intention of
- with the intention of
- announce an intention to
- good intentions
Word family
- intend (v.)
- intentional (adj.)
- intentionally (adv.)
- unintentional (adj.)
Synonyms
- aim
- purpose
- plan
Usage tip
用intention to do或intention of doing。
FAQ
- What does intention mean?
- Something that you plan or mean to do.
- How is intention pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈtenʃən/, US /ɪnˈtenʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
