purposes
US /ˈpɜːrpəsɪz/
UK /ˈpɜːpəsɪz/
复数名词
目的, 用途
the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists
示例:
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The new software serves multiple purposes.
新软件有多种用途。
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For all intents and purposes, the project is complete.
从所有意图和目的来看，该项目已完成。