单词 | on purpose |
释义 | on purpose on purpose B1 If you do something on purpose, you do it intentionally, not by accident: » I didn't do it on purpose - it was an accident.Thesaurus+: ↑Planning, expecting and arranging , ↑Plotting and trappingC2 [U] determination or a feeling of having a reason for what you do: » I've always admired her for her strength of purpose.» Parenthood would give him a sense of purpose.Thesaurus+: ↑Strength of will and determinationF0 [C] a need: » We haven't yet managed to find new premises that are suitable for our purposes.» The fabric I bought isn't exactly what I wanted, but it will serve my purposes (= fulfil my needs).Thesaurus+: ↑Goals and purposesMain Entry: ↑purpose |
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