intent
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/ɪnˈtent/
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/ɪnˈtent/
a plan or purpose to do something
His intent was to help, not to cause harm.
他的意图是提供帮助,而不是造成伤害。
focused and paying close attention
She was intent on finishing her work before the deadline.
她专注于在截止日期前完成工作。
determined to do something, especially something harmful
He seemed intent on causing trouble at the party.
他似乎决意要在派对上惹麻烦。
giving full attention to something
The child was intent on watching the birds outside.
孩子全神贯注地看着外面的鸟儿。