This flashcard provides a comprehensive overview of the word 'aim', distinguishing its usage as a noun (purpose, goal) and a verb (intending, directing). It offers detailed explanations, examples, and related phrases.
[VERB 动词]致力于；旨在；以…为目标 If you aim for something or aim to do something, you plan or hope to achieve it.
[V for/at n/-ing]
[V to-inf]
He is aiming for the 100 metres world record...
他志在打破100米世界纪录。
Businesses will have to aim at long-term growth.
企业必须以长期增长为目标。
...an appeal which aims to raise funds for children with special needs.
旨在为有特殊需要的孩子筹集资金而发出的呼吁
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]目的；目标 The aim of something that you do is the purpose for which you do it or the result that it is intended to achieve.
[oft with poss]
The aim of the festival is to increase awareness of Hindu culture and traditions.
该节庆日的目的在于增强人们对印度文化和传统的认识。
...a research programme that has largely failed to achieve its principal aims.
在较大程度上未能实现其主要目标的研究项目
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[V-PASSIVE 被动动词]旨在；目的是 If an action or plan is aimed at achieving something, it is intended or planned to achieve it.
[be V-ed at n/-ing]
[V-ed]
The new measures are aimed at tightening existing sanctions.
新措施旨在加强现行的制裁。
...talks aimed at ending the war.
旨在结束战争的谈判
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[VERB 动词]决定；想要 If you aim to do something, you decide or want to do it.
[V to-inf]
[AM 美]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
Are you aiming to visit the gardens?...
你想去逛公园吗？
I didn't aim to get caught.
我并不想被抓住。
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[VERB 动词]（行为、言论）针对，指向 If your actions or remarks are aimed at a particular person or group, you intend that the person or group should notice them and be influenced by them.
[be V-ed at n]
[V-ed]
[usu passive]
His message was aimed at the undecided middle ground of Israeli politics...
他所传达的信息针对的是以色列政局中尚未表态的中间派。
Advertising aimed at children should be curbed.
针对儿童的广告应受到限制。
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[VERB 动词]瞄准；对准 If you aim a weapon or object at something or someone, you point it towards them before firing or throwing it.
[V n at n]
[V-ed]
[V at n]
[Also V]
He was aiming the rifle at Wade.
他将步枪瞄准了韦德。
...a missile aimed at the arms factory...
瞄准军工厂的导弹
I didn't know I was supposed to aim at the same spot all the time.
我不知道自己应该一直瞄准同一目标。
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[N-SING 单数名词]瞄准，对准（指技巧或动作） Your aim is your skill or action in pointing a weapon or other object at its target.
[oft poss N]
He stood with the gun in his right hand and his left hand steadying his aim.
他站立着，右手举枪，左手稳住枪对准目标。
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[VERB 动词]踢向；挥（拳）向 If you aim a kick or punch at someone, you try to kick or punch them.
[V n prep/adv]
[Also V n]
They aimed kicks at his shins.
他们踢向他的小腿。
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[PHRASE 短语]瞄准；对准 When you take aim, you point a weapon or object at someone or something, before firing or throwing it.
[V inflects]
She had spotted a man with a shotgun taking aim.
她发现一个正持猎枪瞄准的男子。
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[PHRASE 短语]激烈地批评 If you take aim at someone or something, you criticize them strongly.
[V inflects]
[AM 美]
Republican strategists are taking particular aim at Democratic senators.
共和党的战略家正尖锐地攻击民主党的参议员。
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aim★/eɪm; NAmEeɪm/
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aimaimsaimedaimingnoun★1★[countable ]the purpose of doing sth; what sb is trying to achieve 目的；目标◆the aims of the lesson本课教学目标◆She went to London with the aim offinding a job. 她去伦敦是为了找工作。◆Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe.我们的主要目标是增加在欧洲的销售量。◆Bob's one aim in life is to earn a lot of money.鲍勃唯一的人生目标就是挣很多的钱。◆Teamwork is required in order to achieve these aims.要达到这些目标需要齐心协力。◆She set out the company's aims and objectivesin her speech. 她在讲话中提出了公司的各项目标。☞synonyms at
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2[uncountable ]the action or skill of pointing a weapon at sb/sth 瞄准◆Her aim was good and she hit the lion with her first shot.她瞄得准，第一枪就打中了狮子。◆The gunman took aim(= pointed his weapon)and fired. 持枪歹徒瞄准后就射击了。IDIOMtake ˈaim at sb/sth( NAmE) to direct your criticism at sb/sth 把目标对准某人（或某事物）；把批评的矛头指向某人（或某事物）verb★1★[intransitive , transitive ]to try or plan to achieve sth 力求达到；力争做到◆He has always aimed high(= tried to achieve a lot).他总是心气很高。aimfor sth ◆We should aim for a bigger share of the market.我们应该以更大的市场份额为目标。aimat sth ◆The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment.政府正着力减少 50% 的失业人数。aimto do sth ◆They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%.他们正力求使失业人数下降 50%。◆We aim to be there around six.我们设法六点钟左右到那里。aimat doing sth ◆They're aiming at training everybody by the end of the year.他们力求在年底前让人人得到培训。2★[transitive ]be aimed at sth/at doing sthto have sth as an aim 目的是；旨在◆These measures are aimed at preventing violent crime.这些措施旨在防止暴力犯罪。3★[intransitive , transitive ]to point or direct a weapon, a shot, a kick, etc. at sb/sth 瞄准；对准aimat sb/sth ◆I was aiming at the tree but hit the car by mistake.我对准树射击，不料误中了汽车。aimfor sb/sth ◆Aim for the middle of the target.瞄准靶心。aimsth (at sb/sth) ◆The gun was aimed at her head.枪瞄准了她的头。4★[transitive , usually passive ]aimsth at sb to say or do sth that is intended to influence or affect a particular person or group 针对；对象是◆The book is aimed at very young children.这本书的对象是幼童。◆My criticism wasn't aimed at you.我的批评不是针对你的。aim/eɪm; NAmEeɪm/
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aimaim1 /eɪm/ ●●●S2W2 noun
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1[countable] something you hope to achieve by doing somethingaim of The aim of the research is to find new food sources. The main aim of the course is to improve your writing.with the aim of doing something a campaign with the aim of helping victims of crime Teamwork is required in order to achieve these aims. a policy which sets out the school’s aims and objectives► see thesaurus at
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2take aim to point a gun or weapon at someone or something you want to shootaim at Alan took aim at the target.3take aim at somebody/something American English to criticize someone or something: Critics took aim at the president.4[uncountable] someone’s ability to hit what they are aiming at when they throw or shoot something: Val’s aim was very good.COLLOCATIONSadjectivesthe main/primary/principal aim· The country’s main aim was to slow inflation.the ultimate/eventual/long-term aim (=that you hope to achieve in the end)· The ultimate aim is to replace gasoline with non-polluting energy sources.the immediate/initial/short-term aim (=that you hope to achieve quickly)· The immediate aim is to develop the travel business.the overall/general/broad aim (=that concerns the main aim rather than all the details)· The overall aim of the project is to encourage young people to stay in higher education.· Guided by the general aim of the project, we aimed to reach a number of key objectives.a specific aim (=an exact aim)· What are the specific aims of the course?the underlying aim (=a basic aim, that people sometimes do not notice)· The games all have an underlying aim: survival.a political aim· We utterly condemn any acts of violence in pursuit of political aims.a strategic aim (=that is part of a military, political, or business plan)· The broader strategic aims were to safeguard the Dutch East Indies against attack.an educational aim· the educational aims of the schoolsomebody’s declared/stated aim (=an aim that someone has stated clearly)· The Department’s declared aim is targeting benefits where they are most needed.a common aim (=an aim that people, countries etc share)· We know the value of working closely together to pursue our common aims.verbshave an aim· His trip to Milan, his third in two weeks, had a precise aim.achieve/fulfil your aim· The Internet bank achieved its aim of attracting 50,000 customers last year.· Once she had decided to go into publishing, she set out to fulfil her aim.pursue your aims (=try to achieve them over a long period of time)· We worked closely together to pursue our common aims.further your aims (=help them to progress or be successful)· The group is prepared to use violence to further its political aims.set out the aims of something· Is there a set of guidelines setting out the aims of study?phrasesa set of aims· The organization has a set of aims which are listed on its website.aims and objectives (=the things you hope to achieve)· These aims and objectives are set out in chapters two and three.THESAURUSaim something you hope to achieve by doing something: · The main aim of the plan was to provide employment for local people.goal something important that you hope to achieve in the future, even though it may take a long time: · The country can still achieve its goal of reducing poverty by a third.target a particular amount or total that you want to achieve: · The company is on track to meet its target of increasing profits by 10%.objective the specific thing that you are trying to achieve – used especially about things that have been officially discussed and agreed upon in business, politics etc: · Their main objective is to halt the flow of drugs.· We met to set the business objectives for the coming year.ambition something that you very much want to achieve in your future career: · Her ambition was to go to law school and become an attorney.· Earlier this year, he achieved his ambition of competing in the Olympic Games.
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aimaim2 ●●●S2W2 verb
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1[intransitive, transitive] to try or intend to achieve somethingaim to do something We aim to finish by Friday.be aimed at doing something an initiative aimed at reducing road accidentsaim for something We’re aiming for a big improvement.2aim something at somebody to say or do something that is intended for a particular person or group of people: The anti-smoking campaign is aimed at teenagers. The criticism wasn’t aimed at you. He aimed his attacks at his opponent, calling him a "political dinosaur."3[intransitive, transitive] to choose the place, person etc that you want to hit or reach and point a weapon or another object towards them: Denver aimed his gun but did not shoot.aim at/for The pilot was aiming for the runway but came down in a nearby field.GRAMMAR: Patterns with aim• You aim to do something: · I aim to study medicine.✗Don’t say: I aim at studying medicine.• An action is aimed at doing something: · Our policies are aimed at encouraging economic growth.✗Don’t say: Our policies are aimed to encourage economic growth.