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● to all intents and ˈpurposes (BrE ) (NAmE for all intents and ˈpurposes ) in the effects that sth has , if not in reality ; almost completely 几乎完全；差不多等于◆ By 1981 the docks had , to all intents and purposes , closed . 到 1981 年，这些码头几乎等于关闭了。◆ The two items are , to all intents and purposes , identical . 这两件物品几乎完全一样。See also intent |