pur·port /ˈpɝˌport, ˌpɔrt/
意義,要旨,大要(vt.)意味著,做為…要旨,聲稱,打算
Pur·port n.
1. Design or tendency; meaning; import; tenor.
The whole scope and purport of that dialogue. Norris.
With a look so piteous in purport
As if he had been loosed out of hell. -- Shak.
2. Disguise; covering. [Obs.]
For she her sex under that strange purport
Did use to hide. --Spenser.
Pur·port, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Purported; p. pr. & vb. n. Purporting.] To intend to show; to intend; to mean; to signify; to import; -- often with an object clause or infinitive.
They in most grave and solemn wise unfolded
Matter which little purported. --Rowe.
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purport
n 1: the intended meaning of a communication [syn: intent, spirit]
2: general meaning or tenor; "caught the drift of the
conversation" [syn: drift]
v 1: have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or
claiming; "The letter purports to express people's
opinion"
2: propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon" [syn: aim, purpose,
propose]