n.

1. 目的，意圖[C]
   What is the purpose of his visit?

   他來訪的目的是什麼？

2. 用途；效用，效果[C]
   The purpose of a trap is to catch and hold animals.

   陷阱是用來捕捉野獸的。

3. 意志，決心[U]
4. （討論中的）議題

vt.

1. 【書】意圖；決意；打算[+to-v][+v-ing][+that]
   He purposes to visit Taipei.

   他打算訪問臺北。

n.

1. the reason for which something is done or for which something exists.
2. resolve or determination.

v.