This idiom means: the real intention is revealed in the end.

这则成语意思是指：直到最后才显现真正意图。

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I think this undoubtedly distorts the real intention of the regional architecture.

我想这无疑曲解了地域性建筑的本意。

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When the Germans were clear of the real intention of the Allies at last, it was too late to organize reinforcements.

当德国人最终意识到盟军的作战意图时，已经来不及组织援军反扑了。

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"But we have to make sure... that the other side comes with authentic intentions with a fair and real intention to resolve the issue, " he said.

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But we have to make sure this time -- and this I think is very fair of us -- to make sure the other side this time comes with an authentic intention -- authentic and real intention to resolve the issue.

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Before, batsmen could play with their pads, usually with the bat tucked in behind, so they would be deemed to be playing a shot, despite having no real intention of hitting the ball.

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