intention

Absicht, Vorhaben

Etwas, das jemand plant oder zu tun beabsichtigt.

In einfachem Englisch: Something you plan or mean to do.

• My intention was to help.
• He has no intention of leaving.
• Did she explain her intentions?

So benutzt man es: intention of doing something (I have no intention of selling my car.); intention to do something (She announced her intention to retire.)

Synonyme: plan, intent

Häufige Wendungen: intention to leave, intention of doing something, no intention, intention to return

Zweck, Absicht

Das Ergebnis oder die Wirkung, die man mit einer Handlung erreichen möchte.

In einfachem Englisch: The result or effect that an action is meant to achieve.

• The intention was to reduce waste.
• What is the intention behind this policy?
• Despite good intentions, the changes caused more problems.

So benutzt man es: intention behind something (The intention behind the rule is to keep everyone safe.); with the intention of doing something (They changed the layout with the intention of saving space.)

Synonyme: purpose, aim, goal

Häufige Wendungen: intention behind something, good intention, with the intention