purpose /ˈpɜːpəs/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT The purpose of something is the reason for which it is made or done. 目的; 用途

  例：

  The purpose of the occasion was to raise money for medical supplies.

  此次活动的目的是为医疗用品筹款。

  例：

  ...the use of nuclear energy for military purposes.

  …军事用途的核能的使用。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Your purpose is the thing that you want to achieve. 目标

  例：

  They might well be prepared to do you harm in order to achieve their purpose.

  他们很可能有备而来伤害你，以实现其目标。

• 3. 

  N-UNCOUNT Purpose is the feeling of having a definite aim and of being determined to achieve it. 意志

  例：

  The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose.

  教师们热情高涨，感到很有奔头。

• 4. 

  PHRASE If you do something on purpose, you do it intentionally. 故意地

  例：

  Was it an accident or did David do it on purpose?

  这是个意外呢，还是戴维故意干的？