好词典

aim

UK //eɪm//US //eɪm//

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。)

同义词:target, direct, point, intend, strive

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。)

同义词:goal, objective, purpose, target, intention

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。)