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aiming

UK //ˈeɪmɪŋ//US //ˈeɪmɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'amen', 最终来自古法语 'esmer'(估算/评估),与拉丁语 'aestimare'(评估)相关。动词形式最早记录于14世纪。

verb

❶ 指将某物对准特定目标或方向的行为,常用于描述射击、投掷等动作的准备工作。

“He was carefully aiming the arrow at the target.”

(他正仔细地将箭瞄准靶心。)

“The soldier is aiming his rifle towards the enemy.”

(士兵正将步枪瞄准敌人。)

❶ 表示努力达成某个目标或目的,强调行动的方向性和意图。

“Our company is aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 30%.”

(我们公司正致力于减少30%的碳排放。)

“She's aiming for a promotion this year.”

(她今年的目标是获得晋升。)

同义词:targeting, directing, striving, intending, seeking

常见短语

aiming for — 表示努力争取或试图达到某个特定目标,常用于个人或组织的发展规划中。

“The athlete is aiming for a gold medal in the Olympics.”

(这位运动员的目标是获得奥运会金牌。)

aiming at — 指针对特定对象采取行动或制定策略,强调行为的针对性。

“The marketing campaign is aiming at young professionals.”

(这次营销活动针对的是年轻职场人士。)