单词 | purpose |
释义 | purpose n. & v. --n   1. an object to be attained; a thing intended.   2. the intention to act.   3. resolution, determination. --vtr. have as one's purpose; design, intend. Phrases and idioms on purpose intentionally. purpose-built (or -made) built or made for a specific purpose. to no purpose with no result or effect. to the purpose   1. relevant.   2. useful. Etymology: ME f. OF porpos, purpos f. L proponere (as PROPOUND) |
随便看 |
英语词典包含43808条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。