她正打算去伦敦观光。 She is contemplating a visit to (ie may visit) London.
吉姆正打算为一部新书准备材料。 Jim is going to get material for a new book.
我正打算开价买下这个农场,不想一个邻居提出了一个我无法相比的价格,而使我的想法破灭。 I was about to raise my offer far the farm when a neighbour cut the ground from under my feet by offering a sum that I couldn't possibly match.