in·ten·tion /ɪnˈtenʃən/ n. 1. 意图，意向，目的；打算 He is motivated by good intentions. 他的动机是善意的。 He told me of his intention to resign. 他告诉我他打算辞职。 The boy hurt his sister's feelings without intention. 那男孩子无意间伤了姐姐的感情。 2. 〈口〉[intentions] 求婚意图 He had made it clear that he had no intentions toward her. 他已明确表示自己没有向她求婚的意图。 3. 意思，含义 The intention of the clause is clear. 那条款的含义是清楚的。 4. 【逻】意念；〈罕〉内涵 5. 【医】(伤口的)愈合(过程) healing by first (second) intention 第一期(第二期)愈合 6. (天主教)弥撒(或祈祷等宗教活动)的目的 7. 〈古〉专心致志