"purpose," early 13c., from Old French entente, from Latin intentus "a stretching out," in Late Latin "intention, attention," noun use of past participle of intendere "stretch out, lean toward, strain," literally "to stretch out" (see intend).
intent (adj.)
"very attentive," late 14c., from Latin intentus "attentive, eager, waiting, strained," past participle of intendere "to strain, stretch" (see intend). Related: Intently.
例文
1. A peaceful demonstration had been hijacked by anarchists intent on causing trouble.
平和デモは意図的に事を起こす無政府主義者に操られている。
2.Booth was a revivalist intent on his Christian vocation.
ブースは、キリスト教徒の天職を揺るぐことなく遂行する宗教復興運動者である。/
3.The rebels are obviously intent on keeping up the pressure.
反乱分子は明らかに圧力をかけ続けることを決意している。/
4.It is regrettable that strike leaders seem intent on spoiling holidays.