"intention" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 打算
• 意图

Definition

intention 指做某事的打算、目的或意图。它也可以表示一个行为背后的本意，即使最后结果不同。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常见搭配有 'have no intention of doing something'、'with the intention of' 和 'good intentions'。它比 'plan' 稍正式一些，更强调目的、动机或本意，而不只是未来要做的事。

Examples

My intention was to help you.

我的**本意**是帮助你。

She spoke with the intention of calming him down.

她说话是带着**安抚他的意图**。

I have no intention of leaving my job.

我**无意**辞掉我的工作。

It wasn't my intention to make things awkward.

让我把场面弄尴尬并不是我的**本意**。

He may have good intentions, but he never listens.

他也许有好的**意图**，但他从来不听别人说话。

Just to be clear, our intention is to solve the problem, not blame anyone.

先说明一下，我们的**目的是**解决问题，不是责怪任何人。