
aim
词源
源自中古英语 'amen',来自古法语 'esmer'(估计或瞄准),最终源自拉丁语 'aestimare'(评估或判断)。
verb
❶ 指向或对准某个目标,通常指有意识地调整方向或位置以达到特定目的。
“He aimed the camera at the sunset.”
(他把相机对准了日落。)
“She aimed her arrow at the target.”
(她把箭瞄准了靶子。)
❶ 努力或计划实现某个目标,通常指长期或具体的意图。
“They aim to finish the project by next month.”
(他们的目标是在下个月完成这个项目。)
“She aims to become a doctor.”
(她的目标是成为一名医生。)
noun
❶ 目标或目的,指一个人或组织努力想要实现的事情。
“His main aim is to improve his skills.”
(他的主要目标是提升自己的技能。)
“The aim of the meeting was to discuss the budget.”
(会议的目的是讨论预算。)
❶ 瞄准的动作或状态,通常用于射击或指向某个方向。
“His aim was perfect, and he hit the bullseye.”
(他的瞄准非常精准,击中了靶心。)
“She took careful aim before shooting.”
(她在射击前仔细瞄准。)
常见短语
take aim — 瞄准或准备射击,也可比喻为准备批评或攻击某人。
“The archer took aim and released the arrow.”
(弓箭手瞄准并射出了箭。)
aim for — 努力争取或试图达到某个目标。
“We should aim for the highest standards.”
(我们应该力争达到最高标准。)