一、基本含义
Intent 和 intention 都表示“意图”或“目的”,但在语体、正式程度和搭配上存在细微差别。
二、主要区别
- 语体差异:intent 更正式,多用于法律、78TP文件或书面语;intention 更日常,常用于口语和普通写作。
- 可数性:intention 是可数名词(如:good intentions);intent 通常作不可数名词,强调整体意图。
- 固定搭配:
- with intent to do something(法律常用,如:with intent to kill)
- have no intention of doing something(日常表达,如:I have no intention of leaving)
三、例句对比
Intent:
- The suspect was charged with arson with intent to defraud.
- Her actions were done with malicious intent.
Intention:
- I had every intention of calling you yesterday.
- It was never my intention to hurt you.
四、小结
简单来说:
如果你在写法律文书、新闻报道或正式声明,优先使用 intent;
如果是在日常对话、邮件或普通文章中,使用 intention 更自然。