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intentioned

UK //ɪnˈtenʃənd//US //ɪnˈtenʃənd//

词源

源自中古英语,由 'intention'(意图)加后缀 '-ed' 构成,表示具有某种意图或目的。

adjective

❶ 指某人的行为或态度带有特定的意图或目的,通常用于描述善意或恶意的动机。

“She is a well-intentioned person who always tries to help others.”

(她是一个善意的人,总是尽力帮助他人。)

“His ill-intentioned remarks caused a lot of trouble.”

(他恶意的言论引发了很多麻烦。)

同义词:motivated, purposeful, deliberate

常见短语

well-intentioned — 形容某人或某事出于善意,但可能效果不佳或适得其反。

“His well-intentioned attempt to mediate only made the situation worse.”

(他善意的调解尝试反而让情况变得更糟。)

ill-intentioned — 形容某人或某事带有恶意或不良动机。

“The ill-intentioned rumors spread quickly through the office.”

(恶意的谣言在办公室里迅速传播。)