| 词组 | intention |
| 释义 | intention /ɪnˈtenʃən/ noun what you are intending to doadjectivessb’s real/true intention He had made the mistake of revealing his true intentions.sb’s only/sole intention Their sole intention was to make a profit.good intentions also the best of intentions (=intentions to do something good or kind, especially when the result is not good) I’m sure you acted with good intentions.sb’s original intention My original intention was to write four books, but I ended up writing seven.sb’s stated/declared/avowed intention (=that someone has stated openly) Their avowed intention is to get rid of the government.the firm intention of doing sth He returned home to Yorkshire with the firm intention of becoming a farmer.verbsstate/express your intention (=say what you intend to do) They expressed their intention to work together. | The government has stated its intention to reduce taxation.announce/declare your intention The actor has announced his intention to do more comedy.indicate/signal your intention formal (=show it) Several celebrities have already indicated their intention of taking part. | The unions had signalled their intention not to accept further wage reductions.prepositionswith the intention of doing sth They bought the building two years ago with the intention of turning it into an art gallery.the intention behind sth The intention behind this policy is to reach a wider audience.phrasessb’s intention is to do sth Her intention was to start her own business.have no intention of doing sth also not have the slightest intention of doing sth I have no intention of leaving my job.have every intention of doing sth (=definitely intend to do something) He had every intention of marrying Maria.give notice of your intention to do sth formal He gave notice of his intention to appeal against the decision.make clear your intention The education minister has made his intentions quite clear.THESAURUS: intention → purpose |
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