Definition
意欲 is a formal/literary noun meaning 'intention' or 'volition'. It often appears in written or academic contexts to describe a purposeful drive or desire. Though the POS is noun, it can also be used verbally (e.g., 意欲做某事 'intend to do something') in classical or elevated registers.
n.
intentionvolition
Examples
- 意欲。Tā yǒu hěn qiáng de xuéxí yì yù.He has a strong desire to learn.
- 意欲。Tā de yì yù shì xiǎng bāngzhù gèng duō de rén.Her intention is to help more people.
- 意欲。Zhè zhǒng yì yù tuīdòng le zhěng gè jìhuà de shíshī.This willpower drove the implementation of the entire plan.
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