プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第4版)の解説
こころざし【志】
❶〔意志〕one's will；〔決意〕one's resolution
志の固い男
a man of 「strong will [resolution]
❷〔目的〕an aim, (a) purpose；〔意図〕one's intention(s)
彼は志を立てて家を出た
He decided on his path in life and left home.
20歳の時に医者になろうと志を立てた
At twenty he determined [resolved] to become a doctor.
ついに志を遂げた
He attained [accomplished] his aim [purpose] at last.／He finally realized his aspiration [ambition/goal].
事は志と違ってしまった
Things turned out contrary to my hopes [intentions].
❸〔望み〕(a) wish
父の志に従って家業を継いだ
Following my father's wishes, I took over the family business.
❹〔好意〕kindness
お志はありがたいのですが…
I appreciate your kindness very much, but....
助けてくれるという彼女の志を無にしてはいけない
You should accept her kind offer to help you.
❺〔気持ちを表した贈り物〕
これはほんの［感謝の］志です
This is only 「a small present [a small token of my gratitude].
彼はテーブルにいくらかの志を置いた
He left some money on the table as a tip.