intent design intention 同义词辨析

intent n. [正式]意图

〔辨析〕

指某人做某事的目的；也可作法律术语，指犯罪意图。

〔例证〕

The company has declared its intent to get a bank loan.

该公司已宣布打算向银行贷款。

He broke the window with the intent to enter and steal.

他打破窗户意图入室行窃。

He denies possessing the gun with the intent to commit robbery.

他否认持有枪械是为了抢劫。

design n. 意图，目的

〔辨析〕

指在头脑中形成的计划，有时含贬义。

〔例证〕

He believed that this had happened by design.

他认为这件事是事先安排的。

What is your opinion on his grand designs for the company?

关于他对公司的这些宏图大计，你有什么想法？

intention n. 意图，目的

〔辨析〕

普通用词，指做某事的打算或计划。

〔例证〕

I came to London with the intention of studying English literature.

我来伦敦是为了学习英国文学。

She has no intention of making an apology to John.

她不打算向约翰道歉。