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intent

🇬🇧 UK/in'tent/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

n.

A purpose or aim; what someone plans or means to do.

意图,目的,意向

adj.

Firmly focused or determined on a goal or course of action.

专注的,坚定的,一心一意的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
tentstretch, extend
=intent

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His intent was to surprise his wife with a romantic dinner.

  • 2.

    With intent focus, she completed the difficult puzzle.

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