intentional state

基本解释

Unlike Somalia, or, for that matter, its neighbor Afghanistan, Pakistan is an intentional state.
和索马里，或者确切的说它的邻国阿富汗相反，巴基斯坦是个有意志的国家。
Ironic effect of self-control refers to paradoxical or counter-intentional mental state effects arising during efforts at self control under high pressure.
自我控制的逆效应是指在高压力下，在进行努力地自我控制的过程中产了与意愿相反的心理状态的现象。
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And given what neuroscience and anecdotal evidence have shown us, this state of constant intentional self-distraction could well be of profound detriment to individual and cultural well-being.
神经科学和我们所见的事实已经表明：这种持续的故意的自我注意力分散会对个体健康和社会文化健康产生深远的影响。