プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第３版)の解説
こころざし【志】
1 〔意志〕one's will; 〔決意〕one's resolution
- 志の固い男
a man of 「strong will [resolution]
2 〔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].
3 〔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.
4 〔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.
5 〔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]. - 彼はテーブルになにがしかの志を置いた
He left some money as a tip on the table.