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| /ɪnˈtent/ |
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| 1 | singular/U formal the intention to do something 意图；目的 | sb’ s intent to do sth The government has declared its intent to put the railways into private ownership. 该政府已宣布打算将铁路所有权私有化。 | | | 1a | a formal or official statement that you intend to do something 意向声明/书/公告 | | |
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| 2 | U legal the intention to commit a crime or an offence 故意 | with intent (to do sth) He’ s been charged with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. 他被指控持有武器且企图危害他人生命。 | |
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| - | to all intents and purposes
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| used for saying that although something is not exactly true or accurate , the situation is the same as if it were true or accurate |
| 几乎在一切方面；实际上；基本上 |
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| They run a car that to all intents and purposes is a commercial delivery vehicle. 他们开了辆车，实际上是一辆商用运输车。 |
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