intention

UK/in'tenʃәn/US

NGSL 2kTOEFLB1

Definitions

A plan or aim; what one means to do

意图，打算，目的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

in-not, opposite of

tentstretch, extend

-ionact, process, state

=intention

The noun of intend: in- (toward) + tent (stretched form) + -ion (state) = "the state of stretching the mind toward" a goal. Your intention is the target your thoughts are aimed at, like an arrow drawn back and pointed.

Root tend still carries 40 more words

Common Collocations

1.good intentions好意，善意
2.have no intention of无意于
3.with the intention of意在……
4.original intention本意，初衷

Example Sentences

1.
She had every intention of paying the money back.
2.
It was never my intention to upset anyone.
3.
He announced his intention to run for office.

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