purposes 是 purpose 的第三人稱單數、複數purposeKK [ˋpɝpəs] /ˈpɝpəs/發音名詞1目的、意圖The main purpose of this meeting is to review the budget.這場會議的主要目的是檢討預算。2用途、功用This little knife serves many purposes in the kitchen.這把小刀在廚房裡有很多用途。3意義、人生目標Volunteering gave her a new sense of purpose.擔任志工讓她重新找到人生的意義。4決心、堅定正式He walked into the room with purpose and began speaking.他神情堅定地走進房間,開始發言。片語1故意、刻意I think she spilled the drink on purpose.我覺得她是故意把飲料打翻的。2實際上、基本上正式For all intents and purposes, the project is already finished.實際上,這個專案已經算是完成了。動詞1打算、意欲正式The committee purposed to publish the findings by June.委員會打算在六月前公布研究結果。相關片語on purposefor all intents and purposes