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1. Oxford Dictionary

   purpose

   • IPA[ˈpəːpəs]

   英式

   • n.
     the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists；a particular requirement or consideration, typically one that is temporary or restricted in scope or extent
   • v.
     have as one's intention or objective

   • noun: purpose, plural noun: purposes

2. • 釋義
   • 片語

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists the purpose of the meeting is to appoint a trustee the building is no longer needed for its original purpose 同義詞 motive, motivation, grounds, cause, impetus, ... 更多occasion, reason, point, basis, justification, intention, aim, object, objective, goal, end, plan, scheme, target, ambition, aspiration, desire, wish, hope, advantage, benefit, good, use, usefulness, value, merit, worth, gain, profit, avail, result, outcome, effect, informalmileage, percentage, archaicbehoof, boot, function, role, raison d'être
   • ▪ a particular requirement or consideration, typically one that is temporary or restricted in scope or extent state pensions are considered as earned income for tax purposes
   • 2. a person's sense of resolve or determination there was a new sense of purpose in her step as she set off 同義詞 determination, resoluteness, resolution, resolve, firmness (of purpose), ... 更多steadfastness, backbone, drive, push, thrust, enthusiasm, ambition, initiative, enterprise, motivation, single-mindedness, commitment, conviction, dedication, informalget-up-and-go

   v.

   動詞

   • 1. formal have as one's intention or objective God has allowed suffering, even purposed it

   片語

   • accidentally on purpose
   • on purpose
   • to no purpose
   • to the purpose