purposes

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT The purpose of something is the reason for which it is made or done. 目的; 用途
The purpose of the occasion was to raise money for medical supplies. 此次活动的目的是为医疗用品筹款。
...the use of nuclear energy for military purposes. …军事用途的核能的使用。
2. N-COUNT Your purpose is the thing that you want to achieve. 目标
They might well be prepared to do you harm in order to achieve their purpose. 他们很可能有备而来伤害你，以实现其目标。
3. N-UNCOUNT Purpose is the feeling of having a definite aim and of being determined to achieve it. 意志
The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose. 教师们热情高涨，感到很有奔头。
4. PHRASE If you do something on purpose, you do it intentionally. 故意地
Was it an accident or did David do it on purpose?
这是个意外呢，还是戴维故意干的？