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Be out to Meaning in English

expression

ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
bee OWT too, bee OWT tuh, bee OWT tih
bˈiː/ /ˈaʊt/ /tˈuː
bee OWT TOO

释义

To have a strong intention or determination to achieve or do something.

用法与细微差别

Informal and often used to describe someone's aim, sometimes with a negative or competitive sense ('be out to get someone', 'be out to win'). Common in American and British English. Not just 'wanting,' but actively trying to achieve something.

例句

She is out to win the competition this year.

basic

The company is out to hire the best people.

basic

They are out to prove their idea works.

basic

It looks like someone is out to cause trouble tonight.

natural

Reporters are out to get any information they can about the story.

natural

He's really out to make a name for himself in the business world.

natural