单词 | purpose |
释义 | Word Frequency purpose(ˈpɜːpəs) noun 1. the reason for which anything is done, created, or exists 2. a fixed design, outcome, or idea that is the object of an action or other effort 3. fixed intention in doing something; determination a woman of purpose 4. practical advantage or use to work to good purpose 5. that which is relevant or under consideration (esp in the phrase to or from the purpose) 6. archaic purport 7. on purpose verb (transitive) 8. to intend or determine to do (something) Word origin C13: from Old French porpos, from porposer to plan, from Latin prōpōnere to propose |
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