"purpose," early 13c., from Old French entente, from Latin intentus "a stretching out," in Late Latin "intention, attention," noun use of past participle of intendere "stretch out, lean toward, strain," literally "to stretch out" (see intend).
intent (adj.)
"very attentive," late 14c., from Latin intentus "attentive, eager, waiting, strained," past participle of intendere "to strain, stretch" (see intend). Related: Intently.
中文解释
1. in- + tent-2. 含义：stretch into sth, stretch on sth. => direct one's attention into sth, direct one's attention on sth.
实用例句
1. A peaceful demonstration had been hijacked by anarchists intent on causing trouble.
和平示威已遭到蓄意制造事端的无政府主义者的操控。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Booth was a revivalist intent on his Christian vocation.
布思是一个坚定不移地奉行其基督徒天职的宗教复兴运动者。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The rebels are obviously intent on keeping up the pressure.
叛乱分子显然决心继续施压。
来自柯林斯例句
4. It is regrettable that strike leaders seem intent on spoiling holidays.