
purpose
英 /ˈpɜːpəs/ 美 /ˈpɜːrpəs/
- n. 目的;用途the reason for doing something or what something is intended for
- n. 目标感;使命感a feeling of having meaningful aims in life
What is the purpose of this tiny kitchen tool?
这个小小的厨房工具是做什么用的?
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide equal access to information and learning opportunities.
公共图书馆的主要目的是让人们平等地获取信息和学习机会。
搭配
main purpose 主要目的serve a purpose 起作用on purpose 故意地a sense of purpose 目标感
辨析提示
on purpose意为“故意地”,不是“有目的地”。
词族
purposeful (adj.)、purposeless (adj.)、purposely (adv.)
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