intent

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Definitions

Intention or purpose, especially in formal or legal contexts

意图，目的（尤用于正式或法律语境）

adj.

Showing earnest concentration; firmly determined (intent on)

专注的，热切的；坚决要做（intent on）

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

in-not, opposite of

tentstretch, extend

=intent

in- (toward) + tent (stretched form of tend) = "stretched toward." As a noun it is the bare purpose (criminal intent = the aim behind an act). As an adjective it describes a mind stretched in one direction: an intent stare, intent on winning — wholly focused.

Root tend still carries 40 more words

Common Collocations

1.criminal intent犯罪意图
2.intent on一心要
3.with intent to意图……
4.to all intents and purposes实际上，基本上

Example Sentences

1.
He was charged with assault with intent to harm.
2.
She was intent on finishing the marathon, no matter what.
3.
The child watched the magician with an intent expression.

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