mindmap root((目标)) intention implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about: announced his ~ to marry. intent suggests clearer formulation and greater deliberation: the clear ~ of the law. purpose suggests a more settled determination or more resolution: she stopped for a ~, not for an idle chat. design implies a more carefully calculated plan and carefully ordered details and sometimes scheming: the order of events was by ~, not by accident. aim adds implications of effort clearly directed toward attaining or accomplishing: pursued her ~s with great courage. end stresses the intended effect of action often in distinction or contrast to the action or means as such: will use any means to achieve his ~. object may equal end but more often applies to a more individually determined wish or need: the ~ of the research study. objective implies something tangible and immediately attainable: their ~ is to seize the oil fields. goal suggests something attained only by prolonged effort and hardship: worked years to achieve her ~.