| 单词 | purpose |
| 释义 | purpose purpose /ˈpɜː.pəs/ aep /ˈpɝː-/ noun B1 [C] why you do something or why something exists: » The purpose of the research is to try and find out more about the causes of the disease.» His only purpose in life seems to be to enjoy himself.» Her main/primary purpose in suing the newspaper for libel was to clear her name.» I came to Brighton for/with the express purpose of seeing you.» Letters whose sole purpose is to make a political point will not be published.» She had the operation entirely for cosmetic purposes.» a multi-purpose kitchen knife» I can see no useful purpose in continuing this conversation.» All my efforts were to no purpose (= failed).» He gave her a sum of money which she used to good purpose (= well).Thesaurus+: ↑Goals and purposeson purposeB1 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 purposesserve a purposeC2 to have a use: » These small village shops serve a very useful purpose.Thesaurus+: ↑Performing a function , ↑FunctioningWord partners for purpose• ♯have a purpose• the ♯main/♯primary/♯real purpose• a ♯clear/♯practical/♯useful purpose• a ♯variety of purposes• the purpose ♯of sth• ♯for the purpose ♯of sth• ♯for [business/cosmetic/tax] purposesWord Builder:–Nouns: purpose–Adjectives: purposeful–Adverbs: purposefully, purposelyCollocations:–Verbs-lu. accomplish/have/fulfil a purpose» Does this knob have a purpose?-lu. serve a (useful) purpose» Constantly complaining about the past can serve no useful purpose.-lu. defeat the purpose (of sth)» If you have chips, it will defeat the purpose of having a healthy salad.–Adjectives-lu. a clear purpose» The committee has no clear purpose.-lu. a common purpose» All three organizations are working together for a common purpose.-lu. the express/main/primary purpose» The main purpose of this meeting is to get to know each other.-lu. a particular/specific purpose» This form has a specific purpose.-lu. the ostensible/real purpose» The real purpose of his visit was to see Laura.-lu. the sole/whole purpose» The sole purpose of the journey was to look at a racehorse.-lu. a general purpose sth» Regular watering with a general purpose fertilizer will improve the crop.-lu. an all-/multi- purpose sth» This is an all-purpose cleaning gel.-lu. a good/legitimate/practical/useful purpose» Such unpleasant behaviour can serve no useful purpose.-lu. for nefarious purposes» He used the money for his own nefarious purposes.–Nouns-lu. a sense of purpose» I set out on my journey with a sense of purpose.-lu. a unity of purpose» To rescue this company will require a unity of purpose.-lu. a variety of purposes» These cloths can be used for a variety of purposes.–Types-lu. commercial/economic/educational/military/political purposes» They used the information for commerical purposes.-lu. humanitarian/moral purposes» Food drops are being carried out for humanitarian purposes.–Prepositions-lu. for the purpose of sth» He rented the room for the purpose of holding secret meetings.-lu. for [business, practical, tax, etc.] purposes» He maintains a house abroad for tax purposes.-lu. a purpose in sth/doing sth» There is little purpose in talking to them.-lu. the purpose of sth» The purpose of the letter was to explain his decision.–Determiners-lu. any/no purpose» Was there any purpose to his visit?–Phrases-lu. to all intents and purposes» To all intents and purposes, she is a single woman.-lu. for all practical purposes» For all practical purposes, he is an adult.-lu. for/to good purpose» He put his new wealth to good purpose.• • • Extra Examples:» This room has a dual purpose, serving as both a study and a dining room.» Let's try to concentrate on the main purpose of this meeting.» The money is intended to be used for specific purposes.» The paper charged her with using the company's money for her own purposes.» You probably think I'm here to deliver your newsletter, but actually I've come for a very different purpose. |
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