intention

意図、つもり

これからしようと考えていること。

やさしい英語で： Something you plan or mean to do.

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

使い方： intention of doing something (I have no intention of selling my car.); intention to do something (She announced her intention to retire.)

類義語： plan, intent

よく使う表現： intention to leave, intention of doing something, no intention, intention to return

目的、意図

ある行動によって実現しようとする結果や効果。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： 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.)

類義語： purpose, aim, goal

よく使う表現： intention behind something, good intention, with the intention