1.(aim)目的；意图
Various insurance schemes already exist for this purpose.针对此已经有了各种各样的保险方案。
2.(objective)目标；目的
They might well be prepared to do you harm in order to achieve their purpose.为了实现目标, 他们很可能会不惜伤害你。
Her only purpose in life was to get rich.她唯一的生活目标就是发财致富。
3.(direction, determination; in life)毅力；决心；方向
4.(practical use)实效；用途；效果；好处
It worked to good purpose.它非常有效。
5.(that which is relevant)切题；相关
6.<古>(purport)意义；含义
7.for all practical purposes or to all intents and purposes
(in effect)实际上；事实上
For all practical purposes the treaty has already ceased to exist.实际上, 这个条约已经不复存在了。
To all intents and purposes the case was closed.实际上, 这个案子已经结了。