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.
他的意圖是提供幫助,而不是造成傷害。
focused and paying close attention
She was intent on finishing her work before the deadline.
她專注於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.
他似乎決意要在派對上惹麻煩。
giving full attention to something
The child was intent on watching the birds outside.
孩子全神貫注地看著外面的鳥兒。