| 单词 | purpose |
| 例句 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔COOK〕The use of garlic, whether for medicinal or culinary purposes, dates back several centuries. 大蒜的使用，无论是用于医学目的还是烹任目的，都可上溯至几个世纪以前。朗文写作活用〔COUNTRY〕People think our country has lost its sense of purpose and direction. 民众认为我们国家已经失去了目标感和方向感。朗文写作活用〔ENOUGH/NOT ENOUGH〕The measurements are sufficiently accurate for our purposes. 这些数据对于我们的目的来说已够精确的了。朗文写作活用〔GOOD〕Everything that he writes has a high moral purpose. 他写的每一样东西都有很深的道德寓意。朗文写作活用〔INDEPENDENT〕The purpose of this question is to force students to think for themselves. 这个问题的目的是迫使学生独立思考。朗文写作活用〔MAIN〕The chief purpose of the march was to draw attention to the poor condition of schools. 这次游行示威的主要目的是想引起大家对学校的恶劣状况的关注。朗文写作活用〔achievable〕The police crackdown on speeders achieved its purpose.警察对违章超速驾驶者的制裁实现了它的目的。21世纪英汉〔agent provocateur〕A person employed to associate with suspected individuals or groups with the purpose of inciting them to commit acts that will make them liable to punishment.内奸，坐探：受雇与嫌疑人或团体联系的人，诱使他们公然犯罪以使其受到惩罚美国传统〔agricultural〕The land is only to be used for agricultural purposes.这些土地只用于农业用途。麦克米伦高阶〔aim〕A purpose or intention toward which one's efforts are directed.目的；志向：某人努力的目标或打算美国传统〔answer〕The makeshift tent answered their purpose.临时代用帐篷解决了他们的问题。英汉大词典〔answer〕The makeshift tent answered their purpose.将就代用的帐篷解决了他们的问题。21世纪英汉〔answer〕This will answer the purpose.这将能符合需要。21世纪英汉〔apiculture〕The raising and care of bees for commercial or agricultural purposes.养蜂业：为商业或农业目的而养殖照料蜜蜂美国传统〔appointment〕Law The act of directing the disposition of property by virtue of a power granted for this purpose.【法律】 指定财产受益人：根据授予的权力对财产进行处置的行为美国传统〔artificial language〕A language invented for a specific purpose and based on a set of prescribed rules.人造语言：一种为某特定目的并以一套特定规则为基础而发明的语言美国传统〔assembly〕A group of persons gathered together for a common reason, as for a legislative, religious, educational, or social purpose.与会者：为一共同理由，如为立法的，宗教的，教育的或社会目的聚集在一起的人美国传统〔bazaar〕A fair or sale at which miscellaneous articles are sold, often for charitable purposes.义卖，义卖市场：出售各种各样物品的一个义卖或拍卖（活动），常常是为了慈善目的美国传统〔biopsy〕The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes.活组织检查，切片检查：因诊断目的而从生命体中取出、消除和观察样品组织美国传统〔black magic〕Magic practiced for evil purposes or in league with supposed evil spirits; witchcraft.巫术：为邪恶目的或与想象的恶妖联手实施的妖术；巫术美国传统〔black money〕Income, as from illegal activities, that is not reported to the government for tax purposes.黑钱，黑色收入：来源于非法活动，为逃税而不上报政府的一种收入美国传统〔brotherhood〕Abbr. B.An association of men, such as a fraternity or union, united for common purposes.缩写 B.全体会员：为共同目标组成的，如兄弟会或工会等的会员美国传统〔build〕The purpose is to build new houses for local people.目的是要为当地居民建造新的住宅。朗文当代〔call〕Their purpose was to call a general strike.他们的目的是要举行一次总罢工。21世纪英汉〔carve〕Some of the tunnels in the cliff are natural, some were carved out (= cut into the rock) by soldiers for defensive purposes.峭壁中的一些隧道是天然形成的，一些是士兵们在石头上开凿出来用于防御的。剑桥高阶〔cause〕They make common cause for a few purposes, but for the most part, they pursue their own interests.他们是为了几个目标而进行合作, 但是多数情况下他们是在追求各自的利益。外研社新世纪〔ceremonial〕Feathers of various kinds are used by Native Americans for ceremonial purposes.美洲印第安人在举行仪式时用到各种羽毛。柯林斯高阶〔clear〕You need to be clear about the purpose of the meeting.你要明确这次会议的目的。麦克米伦高阶〔consortium〕An association or a combination, as of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture.合伙：（企业、金融机构或投资者等）为了进行共同投资而形成的一种联合或结合体美国传统〔constancy〕Steadfastness, as in purpose or affection; faithfulness.坚定：（目标或感情上的）坚定不移；忠诚美国传统〔cross-purpose〕A usually unintentionally conflicting or contrary purpose.矛盾：通常是非故意的互相冲突或出于相反的目的美国传统〔customize〕The program can be customized to serve different purposes.这一程序可为服务于不同目的而进行改造。韦氏高阶〔device〕A contrivance or an invention serving a particular purpose, especially a machine used to perform one or more relatively simple tasks.设计：为特定的目的而做出的设计或发明，尤指用于完成某个或几个简单的相关的任务的机器美国传统〔didactic〕In totalitarian societies, art exists for didactic purposes.在极权社会里，艺术只为教化的目的而存在。柯林斯高阶〔dismantle〕The purpose of martial law is to dismantle the rebellion.戒严令的目的是要平定叛乱。英汉大词典〔dispute〕The purpose of industrial tribunals is to adjudicate disputes between employers and employees.设立劳资裁判庭旨在裁决劳资纠纷。牛津搭配〔district〕A division of an area, as for administrative purposes.地区，行政区：一个地域的分支，如为了管理的目的美国传统〔dive〕The main purpose of his holiday to Gre ece was to go diving.他到希腊度假的主要目的就是去潜水。牛津高阶〔division〕A category created for purposes of competition, as in boxing.分类项目：为比赛目的而分的级，如在拳击比赛中美国传统〔dual〕The piece of furniture serves a dual purpose as a cupboard and as a table.这件家具有两个用途，既作食橱也作饭桌。牛津高阶〔dummy〕Shopping mall developers often hire dummy buyers to purchase land without revealing the true purpose of the acquisition.大型购物中心的开发商经常雇挂名买家来买地, 以掩饰其收购的真正目的。外研社新世纪〔elevate〕Their purpose is to elevate AIDS to the top of government priorities.他们的目的是将艾滋病提升成为政府最优先考虑的事。朗文当代〔enrich〕The purpose of the colonies was to enrich the colonists.建立殖民地的目的是让殖民者变得富有。外研社新世纪〔evident〕Their exact purpose was not always evident to observers.对旁观者来说, 他们的确切目标并不总是显而易见。外研社新世纪〔expectancy〕Each of them had his own purposes and expectancies.他们每个人都各怀有自己的目的和期望。英汉大词典〔expediency〕Appropriateness to the purpose at hand; fitness.与目的相称；适合美国传统〔explore〕Medicine To examine for diagnostic purposes.【医学】 探察：为了诊断的目的而检查美国传统〔expressly〕The rule was introduced expressly for this purpose.这项规则是为此特意提出的。牛津高阶〔express〕I came here with the express purpose of speaking with the manager.我特意来这里与经理面谈。牛津高阶〔express〕I had obtained my first camera for the express purpose of taking railway photographs.我已经买了我的第一架照相机, 专门用来拍摄铁路。外研社新世纪〔express〕The school was founded with the express purpose of teaching deaf children.这所学校是特意为教授耳聋儿童建立的。朗文当代〔extend〕To seize or make a levy on for the purpose of settling a debt.征税：为解决债务而制定的征收额美国传统〔flag of convenience〕A foreign flag under which a merchant vessel is registered for purposes of reducing operating costs or avoiding government regulations.方便旗：船主为减少运费或逃避政府规章制度而在他国注册后所悬挂的旗帜美国传统〔fluoridation〕The addition of a fluorine compound to a drinking water supply for the purpose of reducing tooth decay.加氟化物：为减少牙齿受侵蚀而在饮用水中所加的氟化物美国传统〔fraternity〕A body of people associated for a common purpose or interest, such as a guild.兄弟会：为共同的目的或利益而联合的人们的团体美国传统〔general aviation〕The operation of civilian aircraft for purposes other than commercial passenger transport, including personal, business, and instructional flying.一般飞行：为了一般商务用运输旅客为目的之外的民用航空器飞行，包括私人、商务、及教学用飞行美国传统〔generation〕These children seem to have a stronger sense of purpose than the previous generation.这些孩子似乎比上一辈人有更明确的目标。牛津搭配〔goofball〕A barbiturate or tranquilizer in the form of a pill, especially when taken for nonmedical purposes.镇静剂药丸：巴比土酸盐催眠药片，特指用于非医疗目的美国传统〔gutter out〕Her screen career, for all practical purposes, had guttered out.她的银幕生涯实际上默默无闻地结束了。21世纪英汉〔half〕I've come here for a purpose and a half.我到这里来有特殊的目的。英汉大词典〔handle〕An opportunity or a means for achieving a purpose.可乘之机：实现目的的机会或方式美国传统〔houseplant〕Any of a wide variety of plants grown indoors, often for decorative purposes.室内植物：种植于户内的各种植物，常用来作为装饰品美国传统〔ice〕The major purpose of his trip was to break the ice, and his itinerary so far has been packed full.他此行的主要目的是打破僵局，目前的行程已经排满。柯林斯高阶〔illustration〕The following tables are examples, for the purposes of illustration only, of the performance of small businesses.下列表格是小企业经营情况的例子, 仅供举例说明之用。外研社新世纪〔imbue〕He needed something to imbue him with a sense of purpose.他需要一些东西来激发他的目标感。外研社新世纪〔immediately〕The purpose of the meeting wasn't immediately obvious.会议的目的并不明确。剑桥高阶〔in someone's/something's name〕The business is registered in her husband's name for tax purposes.因为税收原因，这家公司是以她丈夫的名字注册的。韦氏高阶〔inflexible〕Unyielding in purpose, principle, or temper; immovable.不屈挠的，不退让的：在目标、原则或个性上不屈挠的；坚定不可动摇的美国传统〔infuse〕To introduce (a solution) into the body through a vein for therapeutic purposes.注射：出于医疗目的通过血管将（一种溶液）注入体内美国传统〔inkling〕I had no inkling of his real purpose until much later.直到后来很久我才对他的真实目的略知一二。柯林斯高阶〔instructional〕These models are used for instructional purposes.这些模型用于教学目的。韦氏高阶〔intelligible〕His purpose is to make the play more intelligible to modern audiences.他的意图是使这出戏更容易为现代观众所理解。麦克米伦高阶〔intend〕To have a design or purpose in mind.怀有某种意图或目的美国传统〔intent〕By 1981 the docks had, to all intents and purposes, closed.到 1981 年，这些码头几乎等于关闭了。牛津高阶〔intent〕To all intents and purposes he was my father.实际上, 他是我父亲。外研社新世纪〔intent〕To all intents and purposes the case is closed.实际上这个案子已了结了美国传统〔labor union〕An organization of wage earners formed for the purpose of serving the members' interests with respect to wages and working conditions.工会联合会：以工资为生的人们结成的一种组织，其目的是为其成员在工资或工作状况方面争得利益美国传统〔lecture〕An exposition of a given subject delivered before an audience or a class, as for the purpose of instruction.演讲：就某特定主题讲解给听众或班级听，如为了教育的目的美国传统〔life〕Ken's whole life revolved around surfing (=that was the main interest and purpose of his life) .肯的全部生活都是以冲浪为中心。朗文当代〔live for〕A lot of people say that they live for no purpose.许多人说他们的生活缺乏目标。21世纪英汉〔maintenance〕The purpose of the UN is the maintenance of international peace and security.联合国的宗旨是维护世界的和平与安全。朗文当代〔medicated〕There are special medicated wipes you can get for this purpose.你可以买特别添加药物成分的纸巾来作此用途。外研社新世纪〔medicinal〕I keep a bottle of brandy purely for medicinal purposes.我留着一瓶白兰地，完全是为了药用。剑桥高阶〔microdot〕A copy or photograph that has been reduced to an extremely small size for ease of transport and purposes of security.微粒照片：为易于运送或保密而将印刷品或照片缩小至极小尺寸的照片美国传统〔mixed farming〕The use of a single farm for multiple purposes, as the growing of cash crops or the raising of livestock.混合耕作：多种目标的单个农场的应用，使其种植多种用途的商品作物或饲养牲畜美国传统〔national park〕A tract of land declared public property by a national government with a view to its preservation and development for purposes of recreation and culture.国家公园：国家政府为了保存和发展而宣布公有的地区，供娱乐和培养之用美国传统〔object〕The customer will benefit most, and that is the object of the exercise (=the purpose of what you are doing) .客户将是最大的得益者，这正是此举的目的。朗文当代〔ostensible〕The ostensible purpose of these meetings was to gather information on financial strategies.这些会议声称旨在收集有关金融策略的信息。柯林斯高阶〔ostensible〕The ostensible purpose of these meetings was to gather information on financial strategies.这些会议的表面目的是收集金融策略方面的信息。外研社新世纪〔outlive〕By the early 1980s, the power station had outlived its purpose.到20世纪80年代初, 这座发电站已经超出了其设计寿命。外研社新世纪〔pat〕The story came pat to his purpose.这个故事正巧使他派上用场。英汉大词典〔pen〕Any of various enclosures, such as a bullpen or playpen, used for a variety of purposes.围栏：用于养牛或游戏等的有多种用途的围栏美国传统〔persevere〕To persist in or remain constant to a purpose, an idea, or a task in the face of obstacles or discouragement.坚持不懈，锲而不舍：在面临阻碍或挫折时，坚持或永久保存一个目标、想法或任务美国传统〔place〕Games Second position for betting purposes, as in a horserace.【游戏】 第二名：如在以赌博为目的赛马中获第二名美国传统〔prate〕To utter idly or to little purpose.毫无目的地瞎扯美国传统〔preamble〕A preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document that serves to explain its purpose.序言：预先陈述，尤指对正式文中的介绍，用以解释其目的美国传统〔profane〕Cardinal Daly has said that churches should not be used for profane or secular purposes.戴利主教已经说过, 教堂不应该用于非宗教或世俗的目的。外研社新世纪〔prostitute〕To sell (oneself or one's talent, for example) for an unworthy purpose.滥用：为了不值得的目的而出卖（如自己的才能）美国传统〔purport〕Intention; purpose.意图；目的美国传统〔purpose〕Don't waste your money; put it to some good purpose.别浪费你的钱;把钱花在多少有点价值的地方。英汉大词典〔purpose〕Encouraged by her example, they all set to work with a fresh sense of purpose.在她的榜样的鼓舞下，他们都怀着新的使命感投入到工作中。牛津搭配〔purpose〕Exercising too much defeats the purpose of doing exercise in the first place.使无法达到某目的麦克米伦高阶〔purpose〕For all practical purposes the treaty has already ceased to exist.实际上协议已经不复存在。柯林斯高阶〔purpose〕For comparative purposes, the populations of three other cities are also shown.为便于比较，还显示了另外三个城市的人口。牛津搭配〔purpose〕For the purposes of this book, America is taken to include the continent north of Mexico.在这本书里，美洲是指墨西哥以北的大陆。朗文当代〔purpose〕He purposed to become one of the world's leading conductors.他决心成为世界上第一流的指挥。英汉大词典〔purpose〕He slammed the door on purpose.他故意把门砰的一声关上了。牛津搭配〔purpose〕He was asked about casualties, but said it would serve no purpose to count bodies.有人问他伤亡人数, 不过他说清点尸体是没用的。外研社新世纪〔purpose〕His purpose was to make a profit by improving the company's performance.他的目标是通过提高公司的业绩来实现盈利。柯林斯高阶〔purpose〕His remarks about gardening were hardly to the purpose.他对园艺的一席话简直文不对题。英汉大词典〔purpose〕I came here on purpose to see you.我专程来这儿看你。英汉大词典〔purpose〕I can see no useful purpose in continuing this conversation.我看不到继续这次谈话有任何益处。剑桥高阶〔purpose〕I finally realized that we were talking at cross purposes.我最后意识到我们说的是两回事，彼此误解了。牛津搭配〔purpose〕I put the chair there for a purpose.我特意把椅子放在那儿。牛津搭配〔purpose〕I've always admired her for her strength of purpose.我一直佩服她意志坚定。剑桥高阶〔purpose〕Letters whose sole purpose is to make a political point will not be published.以宣扬政治观点为唯一目的的来信是不会被发表的。剑桥高阶〔purpose〕Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money.我们这次活动的主要目的就是募款。牛津高阶〔purpose〕She is weak of purpose.她优柔寡断。英汉大词典〔purpose〕The purpose of conducting a business is to make money.做生意的目的是赚钱。朗文当代〔purpose〕The purpose of sitting perfectly still in meditation is to observe whatever comes without trying to avoid or judge it.静坐冥想的目的是不加回避或判断地省察一切。外研社新世纪〔purpose〕The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university.本书旨在全面介绍这所大学。牛津高阶〔purpose〕The building is used for religious purposes.这座建筑是用于宗教活动的。牛津高阶〔purpose〕The fabric I bought isn't exactly what I wanted, but it will serve my purposes (= fulfil my needs).我买的布料严格说不是我想要的那种，但可以满足我的需要。剑桥高阶〔purpose〕The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose.教师们很热情并且很有决心。柯林斯高阶〔purpose〕They might well be prepared to do you harm in order to achieve their purpose.为了实现目标, 他们很可能会不惜伤害你。外研社新世纪〔purpose〕They think the fire was started on purpose.他们认为有人故意纵火。麦克米伦高阶〔purpose〕We delete the data once it has served its purpose.这些数据一旦用过我们就把它删除。朗文当代〔purpose〕You stepped on my toe on purpose.你故意踩我脚趾。英汉大词典〔put〕It's time to put our differences by and work together for a common purpose.现在已是抛弃我们之间的分歧并为一个共同目的而工作的时候了。英汉大词典〔rally〕To come together for a common purpose.聚集：为了一个共同的目的聚集到一起美国传统〔recalcitrant〕The taxpayers are becoming increasingly recalcitrant about open-ended programs for overseas purposes.纳税人对于资助那些无底洞似的海外项目越来越持抗拒态度。英汉大词典〔relevantly〕More relevantly, for our purpose, he had a deep understanding of electronics.更重要的是, 他精通电子学, 这正是我们所需要的。外研社新世纪〔research〕Copies of the tape can be made for research purposes.为研究所用可以复制该磁带。牛津搭配〔reserve〕To keep back, as for future use or for a special purpose.保留，收藏：保留，如用于将来使用或某一特殊的目的美国传统〔screw off〕The cap screws off for filling purposes.这个帽拧下来是为了进行灌装。外研社新世纪〔sense〕He had a sense that no one had mentioned the real purpose of this meeting.他有一种感觉,那就是任何人都没有提到这次会议的真正目的。英汉大词典〔serve〕A large cardboard box will serve the purpose .一个大纸板箱就会解决问题。朗文当代〔serve〕I really do not think that an inquiry would serve any useful purpose.我真的认为调查没有任何实际意义。柯林斯高阶〔session〕A meeting of a legislative or judicial body for the purpose of transacting business.会议：关于合同交易的立法或司法机构的会议美国传统〔sewing circle〕A group of people, especially women, who meet regularly for the purpose of sewing, often for charitable causes.缝纫组：一群人（尤指妇女）为缝纫目的定期集会，通常是为慈善原因美国传统〔silence〕It's obvious that the purpose of this law is to silence dissent.很明显，这项法律的目的在于压制异议。韦氏高阶〔sole〕His sole purpose in going there was to see Kelly.他去那儿的唯一目的是去看凯利。麦克米伦高阶〔specific〕The leaders met for the specific purpose of preserving the ceasefire.领导人们专门为了维持停火而会面。麦克米伦高阶〔sponge〕Porous plastics, rubber, cellulose, or other material, similar in absorbency to this skeleton and used for the same purposes.人造海绵：多孔的塑料、橡胶、纤维质或其他物质，与海绵体的吸收性能相近，用于同等用途美国传统〔stall-feed〕To lodge and feed (an animal) in a stall for the purpose of fattening.关养：为了使牲畜长胖而把它关在棚里喂养美国传统〔state〕Please state the purpose of your visit.请说明你的来意。韦氏高阶〔stroke〕A movement of the upper torso and arms for the purpose of striking a ball, as in golf or tennis.一击：身体上躯干和手臂的运动以击打球，如在高尔夫球或网球中美国传统〔sympathy strike〕A strike by a body of workers for the purpose of supporting a cause or another group of strikers.同情罢工：一部分工人为了坚持某种目的或声援其他的一组罢工者而举行的罢工美国传统〔taxation〕They were treated as a married couple for taxation purposes.计算税额时他们被视同已婚夫妇。牛津搭配〔tax〕He is non-resident for tax purposes.他不是当地居民，这是为了避税。牛津搭配〔teleology〕Philosophy The study of design or purpose in natural phenomena.【哲学】 目的论：对自然现象的设计或目的的研究美国传统〔three-D〕Anatomy has seized upon three-D to give a new view for teaching and researching purposes.解剖学已采用立体视成像设备为教学与科研提供新的视域。英汉大词典〔tool〕I find the best tool for the purpose is a pair of shears.我发现做这件事最得力的工具是一把大剪刀。柯林斯高阶〔trick〕His real purpose is to trick his way into your home to see what he can steal.他的真实目的就是设局欺骗你以进入你的家里，看看他可以偷走什么。柯林斯高阶〔twist〕He always twists the facts to suit his own purpose.他总是曲解事实以适合自己的意图。21世纪英汉〔unity〕They set off with a renewed unity of purpose.他们带着重新确认一致的目标启程了。外研社新世纪〔unnerve〕To deprive of fortitude, strength, or firmness of purpose.使…失去意志：使…失去坚韧，力量或对目标的执着美国传统〔upon〕He believes we were put upon this earth for a purpose.他认为我们来到这个世界上是有目的的。麦克米伦高阶〔valued〕I asked him if he would have my jewellery valued for insurance purposes.我问他能否给我的珠宝进行保险估价。柯林斯高阶〔vigil light〕A candle lighted by a worshiper for a special devotional purpose.祷告烛：为了某种特殊的虔诚目的由崇拜者点燃的蜡烛美国传统〔visitation〕An official visit for the purpose of inspection or examination, as of a bishop to a diocese.视察，巡视：以视察或检查为目的官方性察看，如主教对一主教管区的视察美国传统〔wall〕Often walls A continuous structure of masonry or other material forming a rampart and built for defensive purposes. 常作 walls 屏障：为了防御而用石头或其他建筑材料建筑的连续构造美国传统〔wander〕To move about without a definite destination or purpose.徘徊：没有明确目标或目的到处游荡美国传统〔war chest〕A fund reserved for a particular purpose such as a political campaign.专款：用于某个特殊目的，如为政治竞选而保存的款项美国传统〔weak-kneed〕Lacking strength of character or purpose.易屈服的：缺乏个性力量或目的的美国传统〔wherefore〕For what purpose or reason; why.为何：为什么目的或原因，为何美国传统〔witness〕One who signs one's name to a document for the purpose of attesting to its authenticity.保证人：在一文件上签字以保证其真实性的人美国传统〔wonder〕I can't help wondering if he lost on purpose.我忍不住想他是不是有意输的。牛津搭配〔workboat〕A boat used for work rather than for recreation, transportation, or military purposes.工作船：用来工作而不是用来娱乐、运输或军事目的的船美国传统After an exchange of pleasantries, the delegation revealed the purpose of their visit.说了一些打趣的话之后，代表团说出了他们访问的目的。剑桥国际For the purpose of valuation, expected capital gains can be ignored.为了估价起见，所期望的资本增值可以忽略不计。剑桥国际He purposes to visit Taipei. 他打算访问台北。译典通He did it on purpose. 他故意的。译典通He seems to lack the inner toughness and singleness of purpose needed in a president.他似乎缺少作为总统所需要的坚定性格和专一目标。剑桥国际He showed great singleness of mind / purpose (= attention to one thing) in dealing with the problem.在解决问题时，他表现得十分专心致志。剑桥国际Hunter is infirm of purpose. 亨特为人优柔寡断。译典通I don't think children should waste their time at school doing things which don't have any real purpose.我认为孩子们不应当在学校浪费时间做没有任何实际意义的事。剑桥国际I've always admired her for her strength of purpose.我一直佩服她意志坚定。剑桥国际In some religions, sex that is not for the purpose of reproduction is considered a sin.在某些宗教中，非为繁衍后代而发生性行为被认为是一种罪孽。剑桥国际It was revealed that investors’savings had been diverted for nefarious purposes.据揭发投资者的存款曾转到不正当的用途。剑桥国际It's no use trying (= There is no purpose in trying) to escape--no one has ever got away before.想逃跑是没有用的----以前谁也没有能够逃成功。剑桥国际Our purpose is not to do it for you but to teach you to do it by yourself. 我们的目的不是替你做这事，而是教会你自己来做。译典通The purpose of the orientation is to induct the new students into the university. 新生训练的目的就是要引导新的学生进入大学。译典通The purpose of the research is to try and find out more about the causes of the disease.研究的意图是设法更多地查明有关引起这种疾病的原因。剑桥国际The fabric I bought isn't exactly what I wanted, but it will serve my purposes (= fulfil my needs).我买的织物严格说不是我要的那种，但它能满足我的需要。剑桥国际The firm has not yet managed to find new premises that are suitable for their purposes.这个公司还没有找到适合他们的要求的新房产。剑桥国际The government tried to reestablish the national sense of common interests and purpose. 政府试图重新建立利益与共和目标一致的国民意识。译典通The latest bomb attacks serve as a reminder of the universal truth that wars are conducted for political purposes.最近的炸弹袭击提醒人们一个普遍真理: 战争是为了政治目的。剑桥国际The lawyer argued that the accused had gone to the victim's house with the express purpose of killing her.律师争论说，被告曾去过受害者的家，明确的目的就是要谋杀她。剑桥国际The legislation will make it illegal to use personal information for marketing purposes.这项立法将使用个人信息作营销用途定为非法。牛津商务The main purpose of GATT is to ensure free trade between nations.关贸总协定的主要目的是要保证国家间的自由贸易。剑桥国际The main purposes of the dam were to provide irrigation and produce hydroelectric power.这个水坝的主要目的是提供灌溉及水力发电。剑桥国际The original purpose of trooping the colour was to teach soldiers to recognize their unit's flag in the middle of a battle.军旗列队仪式的最初目的是教士兵们在战斗中辨认他们部队的旗子。剑桥国际The plan has a twin purpose. 这一计划有双重目的。译典通The use of opium for non-medical purposes is illegal in many countries.非医疗使用鸦片在许多国家是非法的。剑桥国际The whole purpose of the selection process is to pick the best person for the job.这一选拔的目的在于挑选出适合这份工作的最佳人选。牛津商务These comics will serve the purpose (= achieve the result) of keeping the children occupied during the journey.这些连环漫画能够用来使孩子们在旅途中有事干。剑桥国际This action is barbaric--and I use the word advisedly (=on purpose and knowing what it means).这一行为是野蛮的----我是有意使用这个词的。剑桥国际To/For all intents and purposes (=Almost or very nearly) the project is completed.这项计划实际上已完成了。剑桥国际We used to keep pigs for breeding purposes.我们曾经培育种猪。剑桥国际 |
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