单词	intent
释义	intent1 adjectiveintent2 noun intentin‧tent1 /ɪnˈtent/ ●○○ adjective Word Origin WORD ORIGINintent1 Origin: 1600-1700 Latin intentus, a past participle of intendere; ➔ INTEND Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES an intent gaze EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS He couldn't have observed her intent scrutiny which was fuelled by an unfamiliar feeling she found deeply shocking. He is intent only on saving his own skin. Still onward pressed the columns, each seemingly intent to be ahead and enter first the rebel works. The children were all intent and serious. The Hammonds, intent on fraud, certainly would not have explained the proposed sale transaction to Mrs. Steed. They were wide and very intent, the pupils dilated, and an expression of most extraordinary expectancy on her face. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► so · Harry was so intent on his work that he did not hear the door open.· I think you were so intent on winning that you didn't care what happened to anyone that got in your way.· I think what they mean is that they appear so intent on their work that they don't seem to notice onlookers.· For a moment the boy was so intent, Lois thought tears would spring to his eyes.· If you're so intent on keeping the young alive then why don't you ban rock climbing?· Why he was so intent on seducing her was beyond her comprehension. ► too · They were too intent on the priest or each other.· They are too intent on their game to notice the blur of his body running by.· Tish intends to do some drawing, but is too intent on keeping a diary.· He had not heard them pass him; he had been too intent on watching the singer.· He was too intent on catching the female rogue who had taken his grey. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► be intent on/upon (doing) something Abortion foes are intent on changing the laws allowing abortion. And as they were intent on their work, Bill was getting hysterical, calling his agent. Even then, too, Alvin was intent on displaying the male dancer in all his vitality. His best work is done far in advance, and he is intent on broadening his base. If his opponents were intent on overplaying their hand, it could only improve his position with the cardinal. Mr Mieno is still talking and acting tough because he is intent on bursting the speculative bubbles in shares and property. No-one spoke, everyone was intent on listening. The company is intent upon shielding them from the prying eyes of reporters. The staff at Howard were intent on giving their students the best they could offer. Word family WORD FAMILYadjectiveintended ≠ unintendedintentional ≠ unintentionalintentnounintentintentionverbintendadverbintentionally ≠ unintentionally 1be intent on/upon (doing) something to be determined to do something or achieve something:  She was intent on pursuing a career in business.2giving careful attention to something so that you think about nothing else:  his intent gazeintent on/upon Intent upon her work, she didn’t notice the cold.—intently adverb:  Jake listened intently. intent1 adjectiveintent2 noun intentintent2 ●○○ noun [uncountable] Word Origin WORD ORIGINintent2 Origin: 1200-1300 Old French entent, from Latin intentus, from a past participle of intendere; ➔ INTEND Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES He was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to sell. It is not my intent to deny the value of university education. The intent of the change was to give local officials more power to make decisions. The gun was fired with intent. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS At Guinness, these principles constitute our Strategic Intent. you have already seen the first part of that intent. At times, without ill intent, we overburden ourselves. Bock looked frightened, but Grigoriev's face was predatory and full of avid intent. He was convicted of abduction with intent to defile and could be sentenced to 20 years to life imprisonment. His team certainly were, and as a reflection of new intent, they quickly got the turning-point goal. It was not my intent or purpose to injure her. It will culminate Wednesday, the first day that binding letters of intent may be signed. Redmond denied attempted murder but admitted wounding with intent. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorsomething that you intend to do► intention also intent formal · Army leaders could not guess at the enemy's movements or intentions.intention to do something · The government announced its intention to create 50,000 jobs by the end of the year.with the intention of doing something · Bouvier returned to Europe with the intention of gathering further support for his cause.have every intention of doing something (=use this to emphasize that someone intends to do something) · The lawyers had every intention of calling Smythe to the witness stand. ► intent formal what you intend to do: · The intent of the change was to give local officials more power to make decisions.intent to do something: · It is not my intent to deny the value of university education.with intent (=having the intention to do something - used in legal contexts): · He was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to sell. to intend to do something► intend to do something if you intend to do something, you have decided that you want to do it at some time in the future: · I wasn't sure why he'd done it, but I intended to find out.· Most of these students intend to continue their education at university.· Her lawyers stated that they intended to call at least five witnesses. ► mean to do something especially spoken to intend to do something - use this especially when you forget to do something or did not have the chance to do it: · I've been meaning to phone Anne for ages.· I meant to tell you, but I forgot.· Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. ► be going to do something especially spoken if you are going to do something, you have arranged to do it at a particular time - use this to talk about definite arrangements: · Ruth and Al are going to move to Seattle.· I'm going to go to the hospital tomorrow.· The committee is going to have several meetings to get student input. ► plan to do something to intend to do something - use this especially when you have thought carefully about when and how you will do something: · Josie's planning to return to work after she's had the baby.· We're planning to go on vacation in October.· The Board plans to release the report to the press on Sept. 11. ► be looking to do something informal to intend to achieve something that you are sure you can achieve: · The company is looking to increase its sales in Europe during the next two years.· The Redskins will be looking to repeat their Super Bowl victory next season. ► set out to do something to decide to do something and make plans for how you will achieve it, especially in a very determined way: · He set out to make Newcastle the best football team in the country.· The new administration set out to develop a better immigration policy. ► be out to do something informal to intend to do something and be determined to succeed: · A young man from Norway is out to be the youngest person ever to finish the race.· Manchester United are out to win the European Cup this year.be out to get somebody (=to intend to do something that harms someone else): · Brock believes that Aaronson is out to ruin his reputation. ► it is somebody's intention to do something formal use this in public statements, news reports, meetings etc in order to tell people what someone intends to do: · It is our intention to become the number one distributor of health products in the UK.· It was never the department's intention to prevent teachers from trying out new ideas. ► with intent to do something use this especially in legal contexts about someone who deliberately intends to do something bad: do something with intent to do something: · Kelly was accused of carrying a deadly weapon with intent to endanger life.· He is charged with using a false name with intent to commit fraud. WORD SETS► Law access, nounacquit, verbacquittal, nounactionable, adjectiveact of God, nounadjourn, verbadminister, verbadmissible, adjectiveADR, nounadversarial, adjectiveadvocate, nounaffidavit, nounage, nounaggrieved, adjectiveagreement, nounannual return, anti-dumping, adjectiveantitrust, adjectiveAppeal Court, nounappear, verbappellate court, nounarraign, verbarticled clerk, articles of association, nounassignee, nounassizes, nounattachment, nounattest, verbattorney, nounattorney-at-law, nounattorney general, nounaverage clause, bailable, adjectivebailee, nounbailiff, nounbailment, nounban, nounbarrister, nounbeneficial owner, beneficiary, nounbequeath, verbbequest, nounbest efforts, adjectivebid-rigging, nounbill, nounbill of rights, nounblue law, nounbody corporate, bond, nounbook, verbbox, nounbreakdown clause, break fee, brief, nounbroker's lien, burden of proof, nounbusiness entity, buyer's risk, bylaw, nouncabotage, nouncadastre, nouncase, nouncase law, nouncash shell, nouncause, nouncause célèbre, nouncause of action, nouncaution, nouncaution, verbcertificate of incorporation, nouncertificate of protest, nouncertificate of search, nounchain of title, nounchallenge, nounchallenge, verbchancery, nounChapter 7, nouncharge, nouncharge, verbcharges register, chief justice, nouncircuit court, nouncite, verbcitizen's arrest, nouncivil, adjectivecivil law, nounclaim, nounclaimant, nounclass action, nounclause, nounclean, adjectivecloud on title, nouncollusion, nouncommerce clause, committal, nouncommon law, nouncommunity property, nounCommunity Reinvestment Act, nouncommutation, nounCompanies House, nouncompanies registry, company limited by guarantee, nouncompany limited by shares, nouncompany officer, competence, nouncompetent, adjectivecomplainant, nouncompletion, nouncompletion date, compliance officer, compulsory purchase, nounconditional discharge, nouncondition precedent, nouncondition subsequent, nounconduct money, confidentiality clause, confirmation hearing, conflict of laws, nounconjugal, adjectiveconsensus ad idem, nounconsent decree, consenting adult, nounconservator, nounconstituted, adjectiveconstitution, nounconstitutional, adjectiveconstitutionality, nouncontempt, nouncontest, verbcontingency fee, contract of insurance, nouncontract of purchase, nouncontract of service, nouncontravene, verbcontravention, nouncontributory negligence, nounconvey, verbconveyance, nounconveyancing, nounconvict, verbconviction, nouncopyright, nounco-respondent, nouncosignatory, nouncounsel, nouncounty court, nouncourthouse, nouncourt-martial, nouncourt-martial, verbCourt of Appeal, nounCourt of Appeals, nouncourt of inquiry, nouncourt of law, nounCourt of Queen's Bench, nouncourt order, nouncourt reporter, nouncourtroom, nouncramdown, nouncriminal, adjectivecriminal injury, criminalize, verbcriminal law, nouncross-examine, verbCrown Court, nouncurfew, nouncustodial, adjectiveD.A., noundata protection, death sentence, noundeath warrant, noundeclaration of association, noundecree, noundecree absolute, noundecree nisi, noundecriminalize, verbdeed, noundeed of conveyance, noundefalcation, noundefend, verbdefendant, noundeficiency judgment, noundeficiency judgment, de jure, adjectivedeposition, noundeputy, nounderivative lease, desertion, noundiminished responsibility, noundiplomatic immunity, noundirectors register, disabled quota, disbar, verbdischarge of contract, noundisclaim, verbdisclaimer, noundiscretionary, adjectivedisinherit, verbdismiss, verbdispense, verbdisposition, noundispossess, verbdissent, noundissolution, noundistrain, verbdistrict attorney, noundistrict court, noundivorce, noundivorce, verbdivorced, adjectivedocket, noundonee, noundouble jeopardy, noundraftsman, noundrink-driving, noundrunk driving, noundue process, nounduress, nouneasement, nounedict, nouneffective, adjectiveeminent domain, nounempower, verbenabling, adjectiveenabling clause, enact, verbendowment, nounenforced, adjectiveenjoin, verbescape clause, escrow, nounescrow agent, estate, nounestoppel, nounevidence, nounexamination, nounexamination-in-chief, nounexamine, verbexculpate, verbexecute, verbexecutor, nounexecutrix, nounexhibit, nounexpectations, nounex post facto law, nounexpropriate, verbextradite, verbextrajudicial, adjectivefair dealing, false representation, nounfee absolute, nounfiduciary, nounfiduciary, adjectivefinding, nounfirm name, nounfixtures and fittings, nounforce majeure, nounforeman, nounforewoman, nounfreeholder, nounfree pardon, nounfrustration of contract, fugitive, nounfugitive, adjectivegagging order, gag order, noungarnishee, verbgarnishee, noungeneral counsel, noungeneral practice, noungive, verbgrand jury, noungrantee, noungrantor, noungreen paper, noungross misconduct, ground rent, nounguarantee, verbguarantor, nounguaranty, nounguillotine, verbguilt, noungun control, nounhabeas corpus, nounHague Rules, nounhear, verbhearing, nounheir, nounheir apparent, nounhereafter, adverbhereditament, nounhereinafter, adverbhereof, adverbhereto, adverbheritable, adjectiveHigh Court, nounHighway Code, nounhirer, nounhuman right, nounimplied term, inadmissible, adjectiveinalienable, adjectiveincriminate, verbindemnify, verbindemnity, nounindict, verbindictable, adjectiveindictment, nounindustrial tribunal, nouninitiative, nouninjunction, nounin loco parentis, adverbinnocence, nouninnocent, adjectiveinoperative, adjectiveinquest, nouninsanity, nouninstruct, verbintellectual property, nounintent, nouninterdict, nouninterlocutory injunction, invoke, verbJane Doe, nounjob quota, joint and several liability, JP, nounjudge, nounjudge, verbjudicial, adjectivejuridical, adjectivejurisdiction, nounjurisprudence, nounjurist, nounjuror, nounjury, nounjury box, nounjury service, nounjustice, nounJustice of the Peace, nounjustifiable homicide, nounjuvenile, adjectivekangaroo court, nounKing's Counsel, nounlaw firm, nounlawyer, nounlease, nounleasehold, adjectiveleaseholder, nounlegatee, nounlegator, nounlessee, nounlessor, nounletters of administration, nounliable, adjectivelicensee, nounlien, nounlienee, nounlienor, nounlimited liability, nounliquidated damages, litigant, nounlitigate, verblitigation, nounlitigator, nounlitigious, adjectiveliving will, nounloophole, nounmagisterial, adjectivemagistracy, nounmagistrate, nounMagistrates' Court, nounmaintenance, nounmajority, nounmalfeasance, nounmalpractice, nounmarriage certificate, nounmarriage licence, nounmarriage lines, nounmaterial, adjectivematerial fact, nounmemorandum, nounmiscarriage of justice, nounmisdirect, verbmisfeasance, nounmisstatement, nounmistrial, nounM'lord, nounM'lud, nounmoiety, nounmonies, nounmoot court, nounmoratorium, nounmovable, nounno-fault, adjectivenolo contendere, nounnonfeasance, nounnon-negotiable, adjectivenotary, nounnuisance, nounnullify, verbnullity, nounoath, nounopen-and-shut case, nounopen verdict, nounoperative mistake, nounordinance, nounoriginating application, originating summons, outlaw, nounout-of-court settlement, nounoyez, interjectionpalimony, nounpanel, nounparalegal, nounpardon, verbpardon, nounparty, nounpass, verbpassage, nounpatent, nounpatent, adjectivepaternity, nounpaternity suit, nounpatrimony, nounpenal code, nounpenalty, nounperformance contract, perjury, nounpersonal injury, personal representative, personalty, nounpetition, nounpetition, verbpetitioner, nounplaintiff, nounplanning permission, nounplea bargaining, nounpleadings, nounpledgee, nounpolice, verbpositive discrimination, nounpower of attorney, nounprecedent, nounprejudice, verbpreservation order, nounpresume, verbprice-fixing, nounprima facie, adjectiveprimary residence, prime tenant, primogeniture, nounprivate law, nounprivileged, adjectiveprivity, nounprobate, nounprobate, verbprobation, nounprobationer, nounprobation officer, nounpro bono, adjectiveprocedural, adjectiveproceeding, nounproceedings, nounprohibit, verbprohibition, nounprohibitive, adjectivepromulgate, verbpronounce, verbproposition, nounproscribe, verbprosecute, verbprosecution, nounprosecutor, nounprotective custody, nounprove, verbprovision, nounprovisional licence, nounproximate cause, nounpublic defender, nounpublic prosecutor, nounpublic service vehicle, punishable, adjectiveQC, nounquarter sessions, nounquash, verbQueen's Counsel, nounreal property, nounrecess, nounrecess, verbrecognition, nounrecognizance, nounrecorder, nounreeve, nounregulation, nounremand, verbremand, nounrepeal, verbrescind, verbrespondent, nounrestoration, nounrestore, verbretainer, nounretrial, nounretroactive, adjectiveretrospective, adjectiveretry, verbreversion, nounrevocation, nounrevoke, verbRex, nounright of appeal, nounroad tax, nounroot of title, royalty payment, rule, verbruling, nounsaid, adjectivesalami slicing, nounSarbanes-Oxley Act, nounscheme of arrangement, nounsentence, nounsentence, verbsequester, verbsession, nounsettlement date, settlement terms, shall, modal verbshell company, sheriff, nounsheriff court, nounshow trial, nounsitting tenant, nounsmall claims court, nounsolicitor, nounsolicitor general, nounSOX, nounspecial licence, nounspecific performance, speed limit, nounstakeholder, nounstate attorney, nounstate court, nounstated case, statute, nounstatute law, nounstatute of limitations, nounstatutory, adjectivestatutory report, stay, nounstay of execution, nounstipendiary magistrate, nounstoppage in transit, nounsub judice, adverbsubmission, nounsuborn, verbsubpoena, nounsubpoena, verbsue, verbsuit, nounsumming up, nounsumming-up, nounsummons, nounsummons, verbSupreme Court, nounsurety, nounsuspended sentence, nounswear, verbtechnicality, nountenant at sufferance, nountenant at will, nountenant for years, nountenant in common, nountenure, nountestament, nountestator, nountest case, nountest certificate, nountestify, verbtestimony, nounthereinafter, adverbthird party, nounthrough, prepositionticket, nounticket, verbtitle, nountitle deed, nountitle holder, nountort, nountradename, nounTrading Standards, treasure trove, nountrespass, verbtrespass, nountrial, nountrust for sale, nounultra vires, adjectiveunderwriting power, undue influence, noununlicensed, adjectiveuphold, verbverdict, nounvindicate, verbvisa, nounvoucher, nounward, nounwarrant, nounwhereas, conjunctionwill, nounwill, verbwinding up, nounwitness, nounwitness, verbwitness box, nounwrit, nounwrongful termination, Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► criminal · Mr Jones pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm with criminal intent and affray.· Police say few police investigations have been opened in these cases because of sketchy information or absence of criminal intent.· Protective agency workers, however, are not investigating for criminal intent.· Anywhere he settles, even for a minute, you sense an air of criminal intent.· Most experts such as Koss focus on factors outside of criminal intent that contribute to date and acquaintance rape.· And the war was portrayed not only as criminal in intent but also as criminal in conduct. ► evil · The mental suffering and the evil intent won't be separated.· Why should it suspect these harmless creatures of any evil intent?· Pockets were emptied of loose change, parcels scanned as if for a malignant tumour and handbags rifled for evidence of evil intent. ► serious · The Natural Step There's a serious intent behind this frivolity.· At the time of the Xerox visit, Apple had a working prototype of a machine that reeked of serious intent.· As a gesture, rather than with serious intent, I bank fished.· She struggled momentarily but not, it seemed, with serious intent.· The overdose did not appear to have involved serious suicidal intent.· But it is entertainment with a serious intent.· After all, the best comedy has a serious intent, and Forsyth clearly wants to evoke more than just laughter.· Oldenberg's Lipstick is therefore transgressive precisely because it blends serious intent and playful imagery. ► suicidal · The second group comprises patients who inflict serious injuries on themselves with considerable suicidal intent.· The overdose did not appear to have involved serious suicidal intent.· Janet, a 14-year-old schoolgirl, had taken an overdose of paracetamol in circumstances which suggested low suicidal intent.· Only very rarely has the patient carried out the act with suicidal intent in mind. Word family WORD FAMILYadjectiveintended ≠ unintendedintentional ≠ unintentionalintentnounintentintentionverbintendadverbintentionally ≠ unintentionally 1formal what you intend to do SYN  intention:  She behaved foolishly but with good intent.2law the intention to do something illegalwith intent (to do something) Jones was found guilty of wounding with intent. He is charged with possession of a gun with intent to commit a robbery.3to all intents and purposes (also for all intents and purposes American English) used to say that a situation is not exactly as you describe it, but the effect is the same as if it were:  The war was, to all intents and purposes, over.
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