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单词 purpose 怎么用？

内容简介

“Purpose” 作名词用，可以指 “意图，目的”，还可以指 “决心，意志”。它在搭配 “a sense of purpose” 中是什么意思？副词搭配 “on purpose” 该怎么用？看视频，学习单词 “purpose” 的常见用法。

用法总结

1. 用名词 “purpose” 指 “意图，目的”。

The purpose of this video is to learn a new word.

What is the main purpose of this research study?

2. 用名词 “purpose” 指 “决心，意志”，可用在搭配 “real purpose（下定决心）” 和 “a sense of purpose（有决心，意志坚定）” 中。

She showed real purpose to complete her course.

To get promoted, you need to show a sense of purpose.

3. 副词搭配 “on purpose” 的意思是 “故意地”，类似于 “deliberately”。

He didn't forget his money – he left it at home on purpose.

She didn't push him on purpose. It was too crowded.