intent /ɪnˈtɛnt/ CET6 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ If you are intent on doing something, you are eager and determined to do it. 坚决的 [v-link ADJ 'on/upon' -ing/n]

  例：

  The rebels are obviously intent on keeping up the pressure.

  反叛分子显然决心继续施加压力。

• 2. 

  ADJ If someone does something in an intent way, they pay great attention to what they are doing. 专注的 [书面]

  例：

  She looked from one intent face to another.

  她看着一张张专注的面孔。

• 3. 

  intently ADV 专注地 [ADV after v]

  例：

  He listened intently, then slammed down the phone.

  他专注地听着，然后猛地把电话放下。

• 4. 

  N-VAR A person's intent is their intention to do something. 意图 [正式]

  例：

  The timing of this strong statement of intent on arms control is crucial.

  发表这项意图实施军备控制的强硬声明的时机至关重要。

• 5. 

  PHRASE You say to all intents and purposes to suggest that a situation is not exactly as you describe it but the effect is the same as if it were. 实际上

  例：

  To all intents and purposes he was my father.

  他实际上可以称得上是我的父亲。