intend
gb/ɪntˈɛnd/ us/ɪntˈɛnd/
B1
英语
~ 1000
义项
0 个义项
动词
B1
state
1
Plan or aim to do something
To plan or want to do something.
用法模式：
to intend to [do something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'intend' with 'attend'. 'Intend' means to plan or aim, while 'attend' means to be present at an event.
近义词
plan (More general; can refer to making arrangements, not just having an aim.)
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aim (Focuses more on the goal rather than the act of planning.)
反义词
neglect (Implies not planning or failing to consider doing something.)
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forget (Implies losing the idea or plan from memory.)
搭配
intend to go
|intend to use
|intend to start
|fully intend
|intend for someone
主题
daily life
|planning
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
例句
- I intend to finish this project by Friday.
- She intends to move abroad next year.
- We fully intend to keep our promise.
- They intend for their children to attend college.
- I never intended to hurt your feelings.
学习者例句
- I intend to call you tomorrow.
- He intends to buy a car.
- We intend to visit Paris.
- She intends to learn English.
- They intend to play soccer.
动词
B2
state
2
Mean something by words or actions
To mean something when you say or do it.
用法模式：
to intend [something] by [words/action]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this with simply 'meaning' something without considering intention; 'intend' stresses deliberate choice.
近义词
mean (Most common equivalent; 'intend' can sound slightly more formal or deliberate.)
反义词
misinterpret (Implies understanding differently from what was meant.)
搭配
intend a message
|intend meaning
|intend as a compliment
主题
communication
|interpretation
|core_vocabulary
例句
- What do you intend by that remark?
- I intended my comment as a joke.
- He intended the gift as a peace offering.
学习者例句
- I intended my words as thanks.
- She intended the smile as a welcome.
- He intended the note as a warning.
动词
B1
action
3
Design for a particular use/person
To make or choose something for a person or purpose.
用法模式：
to intend [something] for [someone/something]
近义词
designate (More formal; often used in official contexts.)
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allocate (Focuses on assigning resources rather than purpose.)
反义词
misuse (Using something for a purpose it was not planned for.)
搭配
intended for children
|intended audience
|intended use
主题
design
|planning
|core_vocabulary
|work
例句
- This book is intended for beginners.
- The funds are intended for community projects.
- The medicine is intended to treat high blood pressure.
学习者例句
- This toy is intended for small children.
- The food is intended for the party.
- This chair is intended for the office.
语法
词典原形
intend
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛnd/
US/ɪntˈɛnd/
音节与重音
in - tend （2 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (tend)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: intend
- 3rd Person Singular: intends
- Present Participle: intending
- Past: intended
词族
Forms
intends
verb
intending
verb
intended
verb
Core family
Related words
intent
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unintentional
adjective
unintentionally
adverb
unintended
adjective
Advanced or less common
intentionality
noun
相关表达
be intended for someone/something
1/bˈi ɪntˈɛndɪd fɚ sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Made or meant for someone/purpose
To be made or planned for a specific person or thing.
例句
- This letter is intended for you only.
- These lessons are intended for advanced students.
intend to do something
1/ɪntˈɛnd tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Plan to perform an action later
To plan or want to do an action in the future.
例句
- I intend to call her tonight.
- They intend to start the meeting at 9 a.m.
what do you intend by that?
1/wˈʌt dˈu jˈu ɪntˈɛnd bˈaɪ ðˈæt ‖/
fixed phrase
Ask meaning behind words/actions
Used to ask what someone means by what they said or did.
例句
- What do you intend by that comment?
- What exactly do you intend by giving me this?