| 单词 | sense of purpose |
| 释义 | > as lemmassense of purpose sense of purpose n. a clear idea of one's goals or ambitions, or the means of achieving them; a sense of resolve or determination. ΚΠ 1906 Friends' Intelligencer 20 Oct. 82/2 This sense of purpose is evident in a great deal of what is said in the reports to-night. 1949 New Era Home & School June 126/2 The individual or the society lacking a sense of purpose is already half-dead and its creative capacities must atrophy also. 1962 S. Wynter Hills of Hebron xv. 190 The minister's wife was caught up in her husband's new enthusiasm and sense of purpose. 1986 L. Garfield December Rose i. 7 She no longer hesitated, but walked rapidly and with a definite sense of purpose. 2003 Daily Tel. 28 July 13/3 Public resistance only heightens their sense of purpose. < as lemmas |
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