purposefulness
purposefulness — 名詞
1. knowing what you want to achieve and working towards it with steady concentratio
目的性；堅定
清楚目標並堅定行動的特質
knowing what you want to achieve and working towards it with steady concentration and firm resolve
Quinn approached every project with a sense of purposefulness that inspired the whole team.
Quinn 接手每個專案時都帶著一種目的性，激勵了整個團隊。
collocation: sense of purposefulness
Nikos admired the quiet purposefulness of the nurses on the night shift.
Nikos 十分敬佩那位夜班護理師沉穩的堅定態度。
Visitors to the workshop were struck by the purposefulness of everyone in the room.
參觀工作坊的人們對現場每個人的目的性留下了深刻印象。
Imani read the proposal with the same purposefulness she brought to her own writing.
Imani 帶著與自己寫作時同樣的目的性，仔細閱讀了那份提案。
- determination
focuses more on stubborn persistence than on having a clear direction
- resolve
suggests firmness of purpose, often in difficult situations; slightly more formal
- drive
emphasises inner energy pushing one forward; less formal and more active
- aimlessness
lack of direction or purpose
- indecision
inability to settle on a clear goal
用法筆記
Unlike 'determination', which focuses on stubborn persistence, purposefulness emphasises having a clear reason and direction behind one's actions. Frequently paired with 'sense of'.
常見錯誤
purposefulness — 形容詞
- purposefulnesspositive
- more purposefulnesscomparative
- most purposefulnesssuperlative
1. done or made with a specific goal or reason in mind; not happening by chance or
有目的的
有明確目標或用途的
done or made with a specific goal or reason in mind; not happening by chance or without a purpose
Every exercise in the training programme is purposeful — nothing is included by accident.
訓練課程中的每個動作都是有目的的——沒有任何一項是隨意加入的。
predicative use: 'is purposeful'
Tamás chose a career in public health that felt meaningful and purposeful.
Tamás 選擇了一份既有意義又有目的的公衛職業。
The garden was designed in a purposeful way — each plant served a function.
這座花園的設計別具匠心——每種植物都有其功能。
Selim asked purposeful questions that moved the discussion forward.
Selim 提出了有目的的問題，推動了討論的進展。
- meaningful
emphasises that something matters, not just that it has a purpose
- deliberate
stresses conscious choice; more formal
- pointless
having no purpose or reason
2. having real importance, value, or depth; not empty, shallow, or pointless
有意義的
有真實價值、不空洞的
having real importance, value, or depth; not empty, shallow, or pointless
Mayumi wanted her daily work to feel purposeful, not just a way to pass time.
Mayumi 希望她每天的工作是有意義的，而不只是打發時間。
purposeful: meaningful, substantial
The conversation was short but purposeful, leaving both friends feeling heard.
那段對話雖然短暫卻充滿意義，讓兩位朋友都感到被傾聽。
Feng spent years looking for a purposeful role in education.
Feng 花了多年時間在教育部門尋找一份有意義的職務。
The ceremony was simple yet deeply purposeful for the whole community.
那場典禮雖然簡單，對整個社群來說卻深具意義。
- significant
suggests importance or consequence; often used for events or achievements
- worthwhile
emphasises that something is worth the time or effort spent
用法筆記
This sense often describes time, work, relationships, or conversations — things whose value goes beyond their surface function.
3. done on purpose, with a specific intention in mind; not accidental or unplanned
故意的
出於特定意圖而非偶然的
done on purpose, with a specific intention in mind; not accidental or unplanned
Feng made a purposeful decision to study abroad rather than staying close to home.
Feng 刻意決定出國留學，而不是留在家鄉附近。
collocation: purposeful decision
Selim's choice of words was highly purposeful — he wanted to avoid any misunderstanding.
Selim 用詞極具用意——他想避免任何誤解。
Zola gave a purposeful pause before answering the question.
Zola 在回答之前刻意停頓了一下。
Megan's purposeful silence told everyone she disagreed with the plan.
Megan 刻意保持沉默，表明她不贊同這個計畫。
- deliberate
suggests careful thought beforehand; slightly more formal
- intentional
directly emphasises that an act was chosen, not accidental
- accidental
happening by chance, not planned
- unintentional
not done on purpose
4. showing strong resolve and a clear sense of direction in what one does; not hesi
堅定的
表現出決心和明確方向的
showing strong resolve and a clear sense of direction in what one does; not hesitant or half-hearted
With a purposeful stride, Sana entered the room and greeted the panel.
Sana 邁著堅定的步伐走進房間，向與會人士打招呼。
collocation: purposeful stride
Joaquín's voice was calm but purposeful as he explained his plan.
Joaquín 說明他的計畫時，語氣平靜卻堅定。
Noa walked with a purposeful step toward the head teacher's office.
Noa 邁著堅定的步伐朝校長辦公室走去。
The lawyer's purposeful tone made the witness pay close attention.
律師堅定的語氣讓證人全神貫注地聆聽。
- resolute
firm in purpose; more formal and literary
- determined
emphasises strong intention not to give up; more common in everyday speech
- hesitant
showing uncertainty or lack of resolve
- half-hearted
lacking full effort or commitment
用法筆記
This sense often modifies visible behaviour such as walking, speaking, or moving — it describes the outward appearance of determination.