Aim to… （打算/旨在）?

The new environmental program aims toprotect endangered species.?

這項(xiàng)新的環(huán)保計(jì)劃旨在保護(hù)瀕危物種。?

Be about to do sth （剛要做某事）?

She was about to answer the phone when thedoorbell rang.?

她剛要接電話，門(mén)鈴就響了。?

For the sake of? 為了

They moved to the countryside for the sake

of their children’s health.

他們?yōu)楹⒆拥慕】蛋岬洁l(xiāng)下。

In order to/So as to 為了

She studies hard in order to get into a topuniversity.

她努力學(xué)習(xí)以進(jìn)入頂尖大學(xué)。

Mean to do sth （打算做某事）?

I meant to call you yesterday, but Iforgot.?

我昨天打算給你打電話，但忘了。?

End最終目的（常與means對(duì)比）?

They believe the end justifies the means.

他們認(rèn)為目的正當(dāng)即可不擇手段。

Goal （目標(biāo)）?

His ultimate goal is to become aprofessional musician.?

他的最終目標(biāo)是成為一名職業(yè)音樂(lè)家。?

Intend （計(jì)劃/打算）?

We intend to visit the ancient templeduring the summer vacation.?

我們計(jì)劃在暑假參觀那座古寺。?

Intention （意圖）?

Her intention in sharing the story was toinspire others.?

她分享這個(gè)故事的意圖是激勵(lì)他人。?

Mission 使命

NASA’s mission is to explore space.

NASA的使命是探索太空。

Objective （目標(biāo)）?

The team’s objective is to complete theproject ahead of schedule.?

團(tuán)隊(duì)的目標(biāo)是提前完成項(xiàng)目。?

Purpose （目的）?

The purpose of this workshop is to teachbasic first aid skills.?

這個(gè)研討班的目的是教授基礎(chǔ)急救技能。?

Target 可量化的目標(biāo)

We need to hit the sales target byDecember.

我們需在12月前達(dá)成銷售目標(biāo)。