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intend verb
⇨ intend (What do you intend to do?) ⇨ mean 2 (What do you intend by that remark?) ⇨ be intended for/as/to be sth ⇨ design 2 intend verb intend ♦︎ mean ♦︎ plan ♦︎ aim ♦︎ have sb/sth in mind ♦︎ proposeThese words all mean to have a plan, result or purpose in your mind when you do sth. 这些词均表示打算、计划、想要做。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to intend / mean / plan / aim / have in mind / propose to do sth◆to intend / propose doing sth◆sb originally intended / meant / planned sth◆to clearly / directly intend / aim to do sth■ intend [intransitive, transitive] to have a plan, result or purpose in your mind when you do sth 打算；计划；想要做◆We finished later than intended.我们完成的时间比原定的晚。◆I fully intended (= definitely intended) to pay for the damage.我确实诚心想赔偿损失。◆The writer clearly intends his readers to identify with the main character.作者显然想使读者能与主人公产生共鸣。◆ (BrE) I don't intend staying long.我不打算长期逗留。◆It is intended that production will start at the end of the month.计划月底将开始生产。◆The company intends a slow-down in expansion.公司准备放慢扩张速度。ⓘ Intend is often used in the present to talk about future plans. * intend常用于现在时指将来的计划◆He intends to retire at the end of this year.他打算今年年底退休。◆What do you intend to do now?你现在想做什么？When intend is used to talk about past events, it often describes sth which was planned or wanted but which did not happen. * intend指过去的事件时，常表示计划或希望的事没有发生◆They stayed much longer than they'd originally intended.他们逗留的时间比原定的长得多。◆She didn't intend to kill him (= but she did).她本来没打算杀死他。 see also intended ⇨ deliberate , intention ⇨ purpose ■ mean (meant, meant) [transitive] (especially spoken) to have sth as a purpose or intention in your mind when you do sth 打算；意欲；有⋯目的◆I've been meaning to call her, but I've been so busy lately.我一直想给她打电话，但我最近太忙了。◆I'm sorry I hurt you. I didn't mean to.对不起，我伤害了你。我不是故意的。◆ (especially BrE) You're meant to (= you are supposed to) pay before you go in.你要先交钱才能进去。◆Don't be upset－I'm sure he meant it as a compliment.别生气，我肯定他本意是要称赞你的。◆Don't laugh! I mean it (= I am serious).别笑！我是认真的。◆He means what he says (= is not joking, exaggerating, etc.).他说话是当真的。◆He means trouble (= to cause trouble).他存心捣乱。◆The chair was clearly meant for a child.这椅子显然是专为儿童预备的。ⓘ Mean is often used when sb does not in fact succeed in doing what they intended to do, or sth does not happen the way they intended. * mean常用以表示某人实际上没有做成原打算做的事，或某事没有按某人希望的那样发生。■ plan (-nn-) [intransitive, transitive] to have a clear idea in your mind about what you hope or expect to do, often when you have decided in detail how you will do it 打算；计划；精心安排◆We hadn't planned on going anywhere this evening.我们今晚没打算外出。◆They plan to arrive some time after three.他们预计在3点钟以后到达。◆We're planning a trip to France in the spring.我们计划春天去法国旅游。 see also plan ⇨ purpose ■ aim [intransitive, transitive] to try or plan to achieve a particular goal 力求达到；力争做到◆The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment.政府正力争减少50%的失业人数。◆We should aim for a bigger share of the market.我们应努力争取更大的市场份额。◆We aim to be there around six.我们力争6点钟左右到那里。 see also aim ⇨ purpose ■ have sb/sth in ˈmind idiom (had, had)to be thinking of sb/sth, especially for a particular purpose, job or activity 心中有适当人选（或想做的事情）◆Do you have anyone in mind for the job?你有没有想好什么人可以做这项工作？◆Watching TV all evening wasn't exactly what I had in mind!我才不想整个晚上看电视呢！◆I had (it) in mind to give you an overview first of all.我想首先给你们概述一下。■ propose [intransitive] (rather formal) to intend to do sth in the future 打算；希冀；计划◆What do you propose to do now?你现在打算做什么？◆How do you propose getting home?你打算怎么回家？ mean2 verb What does this sentence mean? 这个句子是什么意思？What do you mean by that remark? 你说那话是什么意思？This new order will mean working overtime. 这新订单一来，我们就得加班加点。mean ♦︎ suggest ♦︎ hint ♦︎ imply ♦︎ intend ♦︎ what sb is getting/driving at ♦︎ insinuateThese words all mean to intend to say sth, or to say sth in an indirect way. 这些词均表示本意是、暗示、意指。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to mean / intend sth by / as sth◆to mean / suggest / hint / imply / insinuate that...◆to suggest / imply agreement / acceptance◆to suggest / imply an intention◆to seem / appear to mean / suggest / hint / imply sth◆to (not) mean / intend to suggest / imply sth◆to suggest / hint / imply sth clearly / strongly■ mean (meant, meant) [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (especially spoken) to intend to say sth on a particular occasion 意思是；本意是◆What did he mean by that remark?他说那话是什么意思？◆'Perhaps we should try another approach.' 'What do you mean?(= I don't understand what you are suggesting.)'“也许我们应该试一试别的方法。”“什么意思？”◆What do you mean, you thought I wouldn't mind?(= of course I mind and I am very angry.) 你这是什么意思，你以为我会不在意吗？◆I know what you mean (= I understand and feel sympathy). I hated learning to drive too.我明白你的意思。我也不愿学开车。◆I see what you mean (= I understand although I may not agree), but I still think it's worth trying.我知道你是什么意思，但我仍然认为那值得一试。◆'But Pete doesn't know we're here!' 'That's what I mean!(= that's what I have been trying to tell you.)'“可是皮特不知道我们在这儿呀！”“我就是这个意思嘛！”◆Did he mean (that) he was dissatisfied with our service?他是不是表示对我们的服务不满意？◆You mean (= are you telling me) we have to start all over again?你是不是说我们得从头再来一遍？■ suggest [transitive] (used especially in negative statements and questions 尤用于否定陈述和疑问句) to state an opinion indirectly 暗示；言下之意是说◆Are you suggesting (that) I'm lazy?你言下之意是说我懒？◆I would never suggest such a thing.我根本不会有这样的意思。 see also suggestion ⇨ suggestion ■ hint [intransitive, transitive] to suggest that sth might be true without saying so directly 暗示；透露；示意◆What are you hinting at?你在暗示什么？◆They hinted (that) there might be more job losses.他们暗示说可能会有更多人失业。 see also hint ⇨ suggestion noun NOTE 辨析 Suggest or hint?People use suggest especially in questions to ask sb if they feel or think sth, or in negative statements to deny that they do. Hint is used when people give facts or talk about possibilities in an indirect way. * suggest尤用于疑问句中询问某人是否有某种感受或想法，或用于否定陈述中对某种感受或想法加以否认。hint表示以间接的方式说出事实或讨论可能性。■ imply / /ɪmˈplaɪ/ / [transitive] (rather formal) to suggest that sth is true or that you feel or think sth, without saying so directly 含有⋯的意思；暗示；暗指◆His silence seemed to imply agreement.他的沉默似乎暗示着同意。◆I disliked the implied criticism in his voice.我讨厌他暗含批评的口吻。■ intend [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (rather formal) to plan that sth should have a particular meaning 意指◆What exactly did you intend by that remark?你那句话到底想说什么？◆He intended it as a joke.他只想开个玩笑。■ what sb is ˈgetting at■ what sb is ˈdriving at idiom (informal, spoken) the thing that sb is trying to say or suggest 某人的用意；某人话中的意思◆I'm partly to blame? What exactly are you getting at?我应负部分责任？你究竟是什么意思？■ insinuate / /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/ / [transitive] (rather formal, disapproving) to suggest that sth unpleasant is true, without saying so directly 暗示，拐弯抹角地指出（不快的事）◆The article insinuated that he was having an affair with his friend's wife.文章含沙射影地点出他和朋友的妻子有染。◆What are you trying to insinuate?你拐弯抹角想说什么？ design2 verb design a kitchen/poster 设计厨房／海报instruments designed for use in cold conditions 专供为寒冷环境下使用的仪器design ♦︎ be aimed at sth ♦︎ be intended for/as/to be/to do sth ♦︎ meanThese verbs all mean to make or plan sb/sth for a particular purpose, aim or role. 这些词均表示意欲做某事。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to be designed / intended / meant for / as sth◆to be designed / intended / meant to be / do sth◆to be clearly designed for / aimed at / intended for / meant to be sth◆to be specifically / primarily / mainly / principally / largely designed for / aimed at / intended for sth■ design [transitive, usually passive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to make, plan or intend sth for a particular purpose （为特定目的）制造，设计；意欲◆The method is specifically designed for use with small groups.这方法是专为小组活动设计的。◆These classes are primarily designed as an introduction to the subject.这些课主要作为该学科的入门课程而开设。◆The programme is designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time.这项计划的目的是帮助长期失业者。■ be aimed at sth phrase to have sth as an aim 目的是；旨在◆These measures are aimed at preventing violent crime.这些措施旨在防止暴力犯罪。■ be intended for sth■ be intended as sth■ be intended to be sth■ be intended to do sth phrase to be planned or designed for a particular purpose or group of people （为特定目的或群体）计划，设计◆The book is intended for children.这本书是为儿童写的。◆The notes are intended as an introduction to the classes.这些注释旨在介绍这些课程。◆The programme was intended to encourage more local involvement in education.该计划目的在于鼓励当地人在教育问题上更加投入。■ mean (meant, meant) [transitive, usually passive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to plan, intend or expect sb/sth to be sth or to do sth particular 打算；意欲；想要⋯成为；想要（某人）做◆The house was clearly meant to be a family home.这所房子显然要用作家庭住宅。◆ (especially BrE) His father meant him to be an engineer.他父亲想让他当工程师。◆I was never meant for the army (= did not have the qualities needed to become a soldier).我根本就不是当兵的料。◆Philip and Kim were meant for each other (= are very suitable as partners).菲利普和金真是天生一对。 |