intend
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(a) [Tn, Tf, Tt, Tnt, Tg, Cn.n/a, Dn.n]
~ sth (as sth) have (a particular purpose or plan) in mind; mean 打算; 意欲; 想要
I meant it to be an informal discussion, but it didn't turn out as I intended (it should). 我本想隨便商量一下, 結(jié)果事與愿違.
It's not what I intended (it to be). 那并不是我的本意.
I hear they intend to marry/intend marrying. 聽說他們要結(jié)婚了.
I intended to do it, but I'm afraid I forgot. 我本有意去做, 但很遺憾, 我忘記了.
I don't intend to listen to this rubbish any longer! 我再也不想聽這種無稽之談了!
I intended it as a joke. 我不過說笑罷了.
He intends you no harm, ie does not plan to harm you. 他對你并無惡意.
(b) [Tf, Tnt]
have (sth) as a fixed plan or purpose for sb else 為某人定下計(jì)畫或目標(biāo)
I intend that you shall take over the business. 我有意讓你接管公司.
I intend you to take over. 我打算讓你來接管.
You weren't intended (ie supposed) to hear that remark. 你按說不應(yīng)該聽那些話.
2 [Dn.pr] ~ sth for sb plan that sb should receive or be affected by sth 為某人準(zhǔn)備某事物; 要使某人受某事物的影響
I think the bomb was intended for (ie planned to harm) me. 我認(rèn)為那顆炸彈是要炸我的.
3 [Cn.n/a] ~ sth as sth plan that sth should be or become sth 打算使某事物成為另一事物
Was that remark intended as (ie supposed to be) a joke? 那句話是不是當(dāng)作笑話說的?
4 [Tn.pr] ~ sth by sth plan that sth should have the specified meaning 欲使某事物具有某意義; 意指; 意謂
What did he intend by that remark? 他說那話是什麼意思?