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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1261 COCA: 1931

aim

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 aim /ˈeɪm/ verb
aims; aimed; aiming
1 aim
/ˈeɪm/
verb
aims; aimed; aiming
Learner's definition of AIM
: to point (a weapon) at a target瞄准;对准
[+ object]
[no object]
: to point (a device) at something(用仪器)对准,瞄准
[+ object]
[no object]
[+ object] : to direct (something, such as a missile, a ball, a punch, or a kick) at a target把…对准掷向
: to have a specified goal or purpose旨在;以为目的
[no object]
often + at
often + for
[+ object]
followed by to + verb接动词不定式
[+ object] : to direct (something) at a particular goal, group of people, etc.针对(特定目标、人群等)
usually used as (be) aimed通常用作(be) aimed
2 aim /ˈeɪm/ noun
plural aims
2 aim
/ˈeɪm/
noun
plural aims
Learner's definition of AIM
[count] : a goal or purpose目标;目的
[noncount] : the ability to hit a target枪法;击中目标的能力

take aim

: to point a weapon at a target瞄准
US : to have a specified goal or intention目标;意图
: to have something as the object of an action or effort以…为目标
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1261 COCA: 1931

aim

1 of 3

verb

aimed; aiming; aims

intransitive verb

1
: to direct a course
specifically : to point a weapon at an object
Aim carefully before shooting.
2
: aspire, intend
She aims to win.

transitive verb

1
a
: point
aim a gun
b
: to direct toward a specified object or goal
a story aimed at children
2
obsolete : guess, conjecture

aim

2 of 3

noun

plural aims
1
a
: the pointing of a weapon at a mark
She took careful aim.
b
: the ability to hit a target
a shooter with good aim
c
: a weapon's accuracy or effectiveness
The gun's aim is off.
2
: a clearly directed intent or purpose
Our aim is to win.
3
obsolete
b
: the directing of effort toward a goal
4
obsolete : mark, target

see also take aim at

AIM

3 of 3

abbreviation

American Indian Movement
Choose the Right Synonym for aim

intention, intent, purpose, design, aim, end, object, objective, goal mean what one intends to accomplish or attain.

intention implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about.

announced his intention to marry

intent suggests clearer formulation or greater deliberateness.

the clear intent of the statute

purpose suggests a more settled determination.

being successful was her purpose in life

design implies a more carefully calculated plan.

the order of events came by accident, not design

aim adds to these implications of effort directed toward attaining or accomplishing.

her aim was to raise film to an art form

end stresses the intended effect of action often in distinction or contrast to the action or means as such.

willing to use any means to achieve his end

object may equal end but more often applies to a more individually determined wish or need.

his constant object was the achievement of pleasure

objective implies something tangible and immediately attainable.

their objective is to seize the oil fields

goal suggests something attained only by prolonged effort and hardship.

worked years to reach her goals

Example Sentences

Verb He aimed the gun carefully before shooting. Don't aim that pistol at me! He aimed carefully before shooting. Try to aim the antenna in the right direction. She aimed the telescope at a point in the eastern sky. She aimed at a point in the eastern sky. He aimed the stone at the dog but missed. The throw from the shortstop was poorly aimed. well-aimed and badly aimed kicks He aimed his criticism primarily at parents. Noun a political movement whose aim is to promote world peace Our ultimate aim is to create something of lasting value. The book has two basic aims. She was unable to achieve her aims. I started this business with the aim of making a profit. He fired at the target but his aim was off and he missed. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The Queen’s Court Scholarship Pageant will headline the night, as Kendall County high school-age girls aim for scholarships and the title of Miss Kendall County Fair. Ricardo Delgado, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Aug. 2022 Instead of celebrating the monumental reversal of Roe vs. Wade, the GOP is trying to turn the focus elsewhere, even as Democrats aim to keep the spotlight fixed on the change. Erin B. Logan, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 But solar demand will likely shoot up faster in other parts of the world too as consumers aim to save on high electricity costs, especially in Europe. Jacky Wong, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 Interest continues to peak and expand as different industries across entertainment and social media aim to capitalize on this lucrative industry. Josh Wilson, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Even though specialty chefs like Pamonicutt aim to feed their own communities, the cost of her premium catering service is out of the price range for many urban Natives. Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2022 As progressives aim to defend incumbents and increase their ranks in Congress, Tuesday's primaries offered a couple of wins. Rick Klein, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2022 As universal as a perfume might aim to be, smells are still largely subjective depending on our personal taste and cultural upbringing, Baghriche notes. Emily Jensen, Allure, 29 Apr. 2022 One pushes to create the first ever Black union and the other chases power on the wrong side of the law, as both aim to free themselves and their families from oppression. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2022
Noun
The subscript took aim at Cudi, mocking the artist’s recent departure from Rolling Loud mid-set. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022 Last year, Scottie took aim at Michael for his portrayal in the 2020 ESPN documentary The Last Dance. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 The rapper, who now goes by Ye, took aim at the clothing retailer in Instagram posts two days in a row. Anna Chan, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2022 Calhoun, who was appointed to the Pleasant Grove City Council last Monday, was a plaintiff in a 2018 federal lawsuit that took aim at the city’s at-large election method. Rebecca Griesbach | Rgriesbach@al.com, al, 30 Aug. 2022 The former president also took aim at U.S. Magistrate Bruce Reinhart, who ordered the affidavit’s release, charging that Reinhart should not have allowed the search. Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 In announcing the new store rule, Kitson also took aim at Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, who have encouraged mask wearing. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2022 Blanchard also took aim at two undercover FBI informants during closing, Jenny Plunk and Steve Robeson, neither of who testified at trial. Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 22 Aug. 2022 Charlie Crist took aim at Gov. Ron DeSantis and spoke little of his Democratic primary opponent Nikki Fried on a sweltering swing across Central Florida Friday. Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French aesmer & esmer; Anglo-French aesmer, from a- (from Latin ad-) + esmer to estimate, from Latin aestimare

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Time Traveler
The first known use of aim was in the 14th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1261 COCA: 1931
aim

noun¹

1purpose/goal目的;目標ADJECTIVE | VERB + AIM | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbroad, general, overall整體目的;總體目標basic, central, fundamental基本目標;中心目標chief, first, key, main, major, overriding, primary, prime, principal主要目的;首要目標;重要目標sole唯一的目標His sole aim in life is to enjoy himself.他人生唯一的目的就是享樂。clear, explicit, specific清楚的/明確的/具體的目標It is important to have a clear aim in view.心中有明確的目標十分重要。ambitious宏偉目標high, noble, worthy (especially BrE) 高遠的/崇高的/值得的目標Simple truth must be the highest aim of any real investigation.任何真正的探尋都是以尋找樸素的真理為最高目標。limited, modest有限的/適度的目標legitimate合理的目標common共同目標I want to see a strong and united country in which people work together with common aims.我希望看到一個強大而統一的國家,人民為了共同的目標而努力奮鬥。immediate, initial最近的/最初的目標original原先的目標eventual, ultimate最終目的;終極目標His ultimate aim was to force the chairman to resign.他最終的目的是迫使主席辭職。long-term, short-term長期/短期目標avowed, declared, express, expressed, stated公開聲明的/公開宣佈的/明確的/表明了的/明示的目標The express aim of the treaty is to keep the whole region free from nuclear weapons.這個條約的明確目的是實現整個地區的無核化。war戰爭目標policy, political, strategic政策目標;政治目的;戰略目標VERB + AIMhave有目標set (yourself)為(自己)定目標accomplish, achieve, fulfil/fulfill達到目的;實現目標You will have to work hard to achieve your aim.你必須努力才能實現你的目標。further, pursue向前推進/追求目標They were intent on furthering their aims.他們決心進一步推動他們目標的實現。The country is still pursuing its aim of joining the EU.該國仍在努力實現加入歐盟的目標。PREPOSITIONwith the aim of以⋯為目的She started the organization with the aim of helping local people.她創立這一組織的目的是為了幫助當地人。PHRASESaims and objectives目的與宗旨What are the aims and objectives of this visit?這次訪問的目的和宗旨是什麼?
aim

noun²

2pointing weapon, etc.瞄準ADJECTIVE | VERB + AIM | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEcareful, direct, steady細心的/直接的/穩定的瞄準I'll take more careful aim next time.下次我會更仔細地瞄準。poor瞄得不準His aim was poor and he missed the target.他瞄得不準,沒有擊中目標。VERB + AIMtake瞄準adjust校準PREPOSITIONaim at向⋯的瞄準He took aim at the target and fired.他瞄準目標開火。
aim

verb¹

1try/plan to achieve sth努力獲得;計劃取得PREPOSITION | PHRASES PREPOSITIONat致力於得到She's aiming at a scholarship this year.她今年在努力爭取獎學金。for致力於⋯He is aiming for a win in this race.他一心想贏這場比賽。PHRASESaim high (= to attempt to achieve a lot) 志向遠大a young man who is prepared to aim high一個胸懷大志的年輕人
aim

verb²

2intend sth for sb針對ADVERB | PHRASES ADVERBclearly, directly, squarely明確針對;直接針對deliberately有意針對largely, mainly, mostly, primarily, principally大多針對;主要針對particularly, specifically特別/具體針對solely只針對PHRASESbe aimed at針對⋯educational courses aimed particularly at older people特別針對年紀較大的人開設的教育課程
aim

verb³

3point/direct sth at sb瞄準ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBdirectly, straight直接對準;直接瞄準carefully, deliberately細心瞄準;不慌不忙地對準PREPOSITIONat瞄準⋯She aimed the gun straight at the intruder.她用槍直接瞄準闖入者。for對準⋯Aim for his legs, not his body.對準他的腿,而不是身體。

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